Recently, issues related to the effects (benefit or harm) of processing nuclear waste and its further use as fuel have been increasingly often raised in the scientific discussion. In this regard, the research aims to investigate issues related to the assessment of the economic potential of nuclear waste use, as well as the cooperation between states in the context of the reduction of risks associated with nuclear waste storage and processing. The research methodology is based on an integrated approach, including statistical, factor analysis, and the proposed system of performance indicators for managing spent nuclear fuel use. The research was carried out on the basis of materials from Russia and the EU countries. In the course of the study, a model of cooperation between states has been developed (based on the example of technologies and methods of processing nuclear waste used in the EU and Russia) according to the nuclear waste (spent nuclear fuel) management algorithm. The model considers the risks and threats associated with ecology and safety. The developments and other results described in the study should be used in further research devoted to the use of nuclear waste as heat-producing elements.

Companies are concerned about the need to increase competitiveness and strengthen their positions in the market, based on innovation and the introduction of digital production. Digital innovations affect the performance and results of companies, changing business models, expanding markets and attracting new customers. At the same time, an active role is played by the impact on the modernization of operations at all stages of the life cycle of goods and the emergence of new business lines. At the same time, internal effects are associated with the improvement of various aspects of the company’s life and its economic performance. External effects affect the relationship with customers, competitiveness and position of the company in the market.

The intellectualization of medical companies is gaining special importance in modern conditions of sustainable development, including the minimization of coronavirus consequences. The study aims to form a methodological approach to assess the impact of enterprise intellectualization on the level of leadership potential in the context of stimulating its components. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of a system of factors for achieving leadership based on the intellectualization of Russian clinics, as well as the construction of a synergistic mechanism for combining factors with each other. The scientific contribution of the study is the proposed methodological toolkit for a comprehensive assessment of the impact of a company’s intellectualization on its leadership potential. It provides an opportunity to prioritize the management potential of skills, abilities, and capabilities in order to create a competitive advantage of an enterprise, achieve strategic goals, and form leadership positions in the market. Most of the studied companies were characterized by a lack of balance between leadership potential components in the context of intellectualization. Determining the level of leadership potential development based on companies’ intellectualization demonstrated that the level of qualifications determines the corresponding capabilities, which stimulate the development of a clinics’ personnel. The tested model of assessing the leadership potential of the studied companies’ personnel proves that intellectualization of general clinics influences their leadership potential. It also contributes to sustainable development in the context of actualizing their social component (namely, increased efficiency of medical services, their quality, and, accordingly, the level of health care in general).

New digital technologies are dynamically penetrating the economies of various countries and regions, having a significant impact on the development of its infrastructure and economic efficiency. The effectiveness of the latest digital technologies is becoming a key element in international economic competition. The expanding use of modern information and communication technologies is becoming a prerequisite for the emergence and development of new effective management technologies, entrepreneurial practices, and successful businesses. Therefore, most countries and regions stimulate these processes at the state and regional levels. In order to ensure the systematic implementation and development of digital technologies, the development of methodological approaches to assessing the digitalization level of countries and regions is relevant.

Multidimensional assessment of financial inclusion is crucial for understanding both the financial aspect of people’s lives and the state’s overall financial situation. The northern territories play a significant role in modern Russia, and it is important to study their financial inclusion. The aim of this study is to compare financial inclusion in the northern regions of Russia between 2000 and 2022 and identify the main trends and factors influencing financial accessibility in these areas. To achieve this goal, we need to identify and analyze the main factors that affect financial accessibility in the northern regions and create a rating based on these factors. This will help us better understand the current situation and make informed decisions about future policies. The approach proposed in this paper, which is based on a two-stage principal component analysis (PCA), allows us to get rid of subjective processes in the weighing of indicators and form a comprehensive assessment of financial well being. This method involves endogenous assignment of weights and the creation of a composite index. The Kaiser criterion is used to identify the main components. As a result of our study, we have determined that the most significant factors influencing financial well-being are the number of operating credit institutions, their branches, and funds (deposits) held by legal entities and individuals, both in rubles and foreign currency. We have also developed financial accessibility indices that allow us to conduct rating assessments of regions and identify significant changes over time. The results of the study will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the current policy and provide a basis for developing targeted measures to achieve convergence in financial accessibility in northern Russia.