The Demographic Factor Impact on the Economics of the Arctic Region

Decline of the international price of some minerals, such as coal, has changed the living standards of the Arctic population leading to its considerable out-migration because of the drop in profitability not only in mining, but also in related industries. Being essential for the sustainable economic development, the highly qualified specialists are currently a crucial issue in the Arctic. This research employs demographic and economic indicators to address the gap in the study of demographic challenges for the Arctic administrative-territorial entities. Special attention is paid to the comparative analysis of the population dynamic in the Russian and global Arctic regions. As part of this study, the impact of the demographic factor on the economic indicators of the region was assessed on the basis of GRP data calculation. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the major trends in the Arctic labour market. Based on the results of the assessment, an increase in GRP was determined with the simultaneous decrease in the Arctic population. The current demographic situation in the Arctic regions in the context of gender factors was reviewed. It should be noted that the article contains exceptions and the causes of the phenomena described. The results of the research may contribute to better understanding of regional variation and trends in socio-economic development of the Arctic as well as the stabilisation of the Arctic population.

LABOR MARKET AND DEMOGRAPHY IN A PANDEMIC: TIME CHALLENGES (on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan)

The article is devoted to the transformation of the labor market in the Republic of Bashkortostan in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Particular attention is paid to the influence of the demographic factor, labor migration, adaptation to the consequences of the pandemic

Physical education of children aged 3 to 5 years as the main demographic factor

The article presents the results of a sociological survey of parents of children aged 3-5 years in the regions of the Russian Federation to determine individual needs (motivation) in conditions for physical culture and sports. A detailed study of the issue of physical education of children aged 3 to 5 years made it possible to determine its impact on the demographic situation, as well as to highlight the main problems of involving children in activities related to physical development and to establish the main reasons that impede physical education and sports. It has been determined that physical education of children in Russia aged 3-5 years is advisable to be carried out systematically, using a complex of programs that takes into account the needs of the child under his age, providing for the organization of sports and entertainment events and compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior toward COVID-19 Prevention on Indonesian during Pandemic

Objectives: To know the socio-demographic factor related to the knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards COVID-19 prevention, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Method: Research was conducted through observation with a cross-sectional approach and samples were collected using snowball sampling. The research population was the general Indonesian. The questionnaire was used and distributed online for four days. Chi-square and regression were used for analysis. Result: The questionnaire distributed was fulfilled completely by 1,167 participants from 30 provinces. Gender has a negative correlation with participants' attitudes and behaviour in preventing COVID-19. Age and education were significantly related (p <0.01) to COVID-19 knowledge and had a significant positive effect (p <0.01) on attitude and behaviour. The occupation was significantly related (p <0.01) to COVID-19 knowledge. Occupation has a positive effect, but not significantly on attitudes and behaviour. The province of the participants’ residence was not significantly related to COVID-19 knowledge, and it isn't significantly on attitude and behaviour. Knowledge has highly affected the attitude of preventing COVID-19 (f = 0.36). Conclusion: Age, education and occupation significantly related to COVID-19 knowledge. Age and education are positively correlated with attitude and behaviour. Knowledge has highly affected by the attitude of preventing COVID-19.