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2. Drivers of Sports Globalization and Commercialization
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Kulikov, Daniil, Kuzmina-Merlino, Irina, Bodet, Guillaume, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Gomide, Fernando, Advisory Editor, Kaynak, Okyay, Advisory Editor, Liu, Derong, Advisory Editor, Pedrycz, Witold, Advisory Editor, Polycarpou, Marios M., Advisory Editor, Rudas, Imre J., Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Kabashkin, Igor, editor, Yatskiv, Irina, editor, and Prentkovskis, Olegas, editor
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- 2024
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3. White Paper Shows U.S. Private Sector's Capability in Advancing SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All
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Fresh water ,Water -- Management ,Sanitation ,Globalization ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of rapidly depleting freshwater supplies across U.S. water basins, the private sector can be a pivotal force capable of steering [...]
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- 2024
4. A New Era Begins with Valmet DNAe.
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Salonen, Ralf
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PROCESS control systems ,AUTOMATIC control systems ,PAPER industry ,MANUFACTURING process automation ,GLOBALIZATION ,CLIMATE change - Published
- 2024
5. IMPLEMENTING SCORECARDS AND DASHBOARDS FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING INTERNATIONALIZATION IN HEIs: A CONCEPTUAL PAPER.
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Hassim, Mohammad Nurhafiz
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GLOBALIZATION ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,DATABASES ,SCORECARDS - Abstract
This study aims to explore the implementation of scorecards and dashboards in assessing internationalization activities in universities. The methodology of this concept paper is referencing secondary data comprising established academic databases from Scopus, Web of Science (WOS), and Google Scholar, focusing on aspects related to the benefits, monitoring, and effectiveness of scorecards and dashboards in evaluating an internationalization process or activity carried out by a university. The improvement of a university's reputation and ranking should be based on several key factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio. These are the same criteria considered by institutions such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE), which rank and rate universities and institutions of higher education around the world. This study found that implementing scorecards and dashboards in evaluating a university to improve its reputation and ranking is indeed effective. This is due to various factors, including the benefits, effectiveness, and accurate measurement offered by the scorecards and dashboards and their widespread use in universities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
6. Globalization, fractionalized governments and expansionary fiscal policy
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Hwang, Wonjae, Lee, Hoon, and Lee, Sang-Hwan
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- 2024
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7. Militarization, globalization and liberal democracy: a nexus?
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Kollias, Christos and Tzeremes, Panayiotis
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- 2024
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8. Investigating the Federal Maritime Commission and Its Effects on the Shipping Industry: Simply A Paper Tiger or an Underutilized Tool.
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Fields Jr., Clifford E.
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MARITIME shipping ,ANTITRUST law ,STRATEGIC planning ,GLOBALIZATION - Published
- 2024
9. The Internationalization of Science and the Position of Croatian Language: A Bibliometric Analysis of Selected Sociology and Philology Journals.
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Popović, Toni, Relja, Renata, and Gutović, Tea
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CROATIAN language ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,GLOBALIZATION ,SOCIOLOGY ,PHILOLOGY ,CITATION indexes ,ELECTRONIC journals - Abstract
This article addresses the revernacularization or reduction of the use-value of the standard Croatian language within the scientific and academic system. A bibliometric analysis of 1,152 academic papers was conducted on the sample of the selected Croatian journals in sociology and philology (Croatian studies). A longitudinal approach was used, analyzing all issues of the included journals in the periods 1996 to 1999, 2006 to 2009, and 2016 to 2019. Unlike in the 1990s, the selected journals were in later periods exposed to internationalization by being included in relevant international databases for scientific research. This article aims to investigate whether and how this process has affected the revernacularization of the Croatian language. The results show a similar absolute number of papers written in Croatian within the periods analyzed, and also a decrease in their relative number (share). In the period from 2016, a marked increase in the number of papers written in English was observed, as well as in the number of foreign authors. Such papers mostly do not address the topics of Croatian society. The results indicate an intensified internationalization of the analyzed journals, but not revernacularization. The mentioned trend can, nevertheless, lead to revernacularization with increasing international recognition of the journals, the continued promotion of publication in foreign languages, and a more rigorous policy of academic advancement in Croatia. In this sense, this study considers the need for preserving the standard Croatian language within the academic system, bringing both into a relationship with the widely promoted model of endogenous social development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. Social networking sites adoption among entrepreneurial librarians for globalizing startup business operations
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Gupta, Varun, Rubalcaba, Luis, Gupta, Chetna, and Pereira, Leandro
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- 2024
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11. Globalization and shadow economy: a panel analysis for Africa
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Ajide, Folorunsho M. and Dada, James T.
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- 2024
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12. Globalization, entrepreneurial development and unemployment: a mediation analysis in the context of South Africa
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Amoa-Gyarteng, Karikari and Dhliwayo, Shepherd
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- 2024
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13. Does urbanization cause energy consumption amidst globalization and FDI in South Asia? A pooled mean group estimation
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Islam, Md. Saiful
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- 2024
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14. Evaluating industrial competitiveness strategy in achieving environmental sustainability
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Iqbal, Mubasher, Kalim, Rukhsana, and Arshed, Noman
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- 2024
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15. Using foresight to think and act upon an uncertain future world of work: Trade unions' experiences.
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Peels, Rafael and del Castillo, Aida Ponce
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COVID-19 pandemic ,LABOR unions ,DIGITAL technology ,AUTOMATION ,GLOBALIZATION ,UNCERTAINTY - Abstract
The world of work is experiencing multiple transformations driven by automation and digitalization, environmental changes, (de)globalization, and demographic shifts, among other factors. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening geopolitical tensions, environmental disasters and armed conflicts have further exacerbated these realities to the extent that today we are living in a poly- or perma-crisis. These multiple pressures and crises impact the world of work and oblige trade unions to reflect and act upon uncertainty and change. Increasingly, trade unions worldwide do this, while exploring different tools and methods to think and act upon their future readiness. One method that can be particularly useful is strategic foresight. The paper is the first of its kind, documenting trade union experience worldwide on doing foresight. The research was done through literature review, desk research and direct participation in foresight workshops. Foresight training courses and workshops were organized in various regions in the world (i.e. Europe, the Arab States, Africa, Asia and the Pacific) in the period 2019-2023. The objective of this paper is to provide concrete examples and lessons learned for trade unions that are willing to experiment with strategic thinking and foresight. The paper builds further on the foresight literature by paying particular attention to the context of trade unionism, and trade union realities in different regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. Digital divide, globalization and income inequality in sub-Saharan African countries: analysing cross-country heterogeneity
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Ndoya, Hermann and Asongu, Simplice A.
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- 2024
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17. Global Competitive Strategies: Assessing the Role of Marketing Tools in SME Internationalization and Financial Performance.
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Civelek, Mehmet, Ključnikov, Aleksandr, Hruška, Roman, Světlík, Jaroslav, and Vavrečka, Vladimír
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MARKETING ,FINANCIAL performance ,SMALL business ,COMMUNICATION in marketing ,GLOBALIZATION ,SUPPLIERS - Abstract
Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly important for producing highvalue-added innovative and intermediary goods and play a crucial role in being suppliers of large enterprises, their financial restraints cause them to encounter problems regarding their internationalization process and financial performance. As a dynamic capability of Resourcebased View theory (RBV), the usage of marketing communication tools (MCTs) by SMEs, such as social media (SM), websites, telemarketing, direct mail, SMS campaigns, and Google Adwords, increases the competitiveness of SMEs and might enable them to reduce their financial performance and export concerns. However, the usage of these tools can differ depending on the firm's country of origin since countries have various socio-economic and cultural conditions that affect the competitiveness of firms and their marketing communication approaches to their export and financial performance. In this regard, this paper aims to find international differences in the impact of the usage of MCTs on export and financial performance. This paper examines 1221 SMEs from Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary for this aim. The researchers created an online questionnaire to collect data from randomly selected respondents in the research sample. The researchers also ran Binary Logistic Regression analyses for analysis purposes. Although this paper confirms international differences in the impact of MCTs on the export of SMEs, the effect of SM usage on the financial performance of SMEs does not differ depending on the SMEs' country of origin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Global supply chain resilience: Facts, rationales and responses.
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Li, Zhiyuan and Xu, Mingyao
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SUPPLY chains ,GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
Increasing uncertainties in international trade policies have raised concerns about the possible break of global supply chains. This paper reviews relevant studies shedding light on global supply chain resilience. We first summarise some key facts and current developments of globalisation. We then review mechanisms through which shocks are transmitted along the global supply chains. Finally, we discuss the production relocation or sale adjustment of firms in response to shocks for maintaining supply chain resilience, from which we obtain some hints on how the resilience can be improved. We also highlight some implications and directions for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Political sovereignty in tension with global capitalist accumulation: the case of the European socio-economic strategy.
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Porak, Laura
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SOVEREIGNTY ,NEOLIBERALISM ,GLOBALIZATION ,ECONOMIC activity ,EMPLOYMENT - Abstract
This paper addresses the tensions between political sovereignty and global capitalist accumulation that arise from neoliberal globalization: in the context of neoliberal globalization, the role of the state was substantially altered, and competitiveness became important to sustain economic growth, employment and wealth. However, for this purpose, the internal stabilization of the economy also has to be ensured. Competition state-ness aims to reconcile domestic and global market dynamics. This paper addresses this challenge from a Cultural Political Economy perspective, arguing that the specific way this is done results from ideas, institutional selectivities and materiality. As the supranational level gained importance during globalization, this paper uses the European competition state project as an empirical example. It uses a Critical Discourse Analysis to analyze the economic imaginaries on competition of the European socio-economic strategy, Europe 2020. The central findings are two imaginaries on competition that address different market dynamics in the neoliberal political economy: the 'sovereign entity' that promotes a well-functioning domestic market, and the 'competitive entity' that aims to increase European competitiveness to thrive on the world market. Although tensions arise between the imaginaries, it is argued in the end that three strategies based on them constitute the European competition state project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. WAS GLOBALIZATION THE ROOTCAUSE OF LOW INFLATION?
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HUKKINEN, JUHANA and VIREN, MATTI
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PRICES ,PHILLIPS curve ,PRICE inflation ,MARKET design & structure (Economics) ,EXPORT marketing - Abstract
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21. Business Internationalization of Oil Industry.
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Dinu, Ioana Alexandra, Grecu, Iuliana, and Ionescu, Sorin
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GLOBALIZATION ,SMALL business ,LITERATURE reviews ,ENERGY industries ,GAS industry - Abstract
Business Internationalization is a subject of great interest for small and medium enterprises from all over the world due to its extensive benefits. However, some industries are neglected in this process due to their activities, impact on the environment and lack of knowledge, so the companies that are part of those industries are not taking the risks of embarking on this journey of internationalization. This research paper highlights the importance of knowledge and enhances the reasons why small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not internationalize, specifically the Romanian ones from the oil and gas industry. The purpose of this paper is to present the findings over an in-depth analysis of the most searched journal articles on the topic of business internationalization of SMEs from Romania in the energy sector. This literature review brings value by discussing the similarities and discrepancies between the journals and identifies the results that come from the search of the most popular keywords on this topic, coming with more arguments for authorities on the investments that need to be done for companies, and possible solutions for enhancing the chances of more SMEs to attend the global trend of internationalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
22. Challenges to Water Resource Management: The Role of Economic and Modeling Approaches.
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Dinar, Ariel
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WATER management ,ECONOMIC models ,COMPUTABLE general equilibrium models ,WATER shortages ,DEVELOPMENT economics ,SALINE water conversion - Abstract
The field of water management is continually changing. Water has been subject to external shocks in the form of climate change and globalization. Water management analysis is subject to disciplinary developments and inter-disciplinary interactions. Are these developments well-documented in the literature? Initial observations in the interdisciplinary literature suggest that results are fragmented, implying that a state-of-the-art review is needed. This paper aims to close such a gap by reviewing recent developments in water economics that address increasing perceptions of water scarcity by looking first at changes in the supply and quality of water and then at the impacts of climate change on water supply extremes. Among responses to such challenges, this paper identifies changes to water use patterns by including and co-managing water from different sources, including surface and groundwater, reclaimed wastewater, and desalinated water. Technological advancements are also among the resources that address water challenges. Water challenges are also reflected in the management of internationally shared water. A recent surge in scientific work identified international treaties as a significant contributor to international water management. This paper reviews recently employed economic approaches, such as experimental economics, game theory, institutional economics, and valuation methods. And, finally, it explores modeling approaches, including hydro-economic and computable general equilibrium models, that are being used to deal with water challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Urban refugia sheltering biodiversity across world cities.
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Gentili, Rodolfo, Quaglini, Lara A., Galasso, Gabriele, Montagnani, Chiara, Caronni, Sarah, Cardarelli, Elisa, and Citterio, Sandra
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GLOBALIZATION ,URBAN biodiversity ,BODIES of water ,HISTORIC parks ,NUMBERS of species ,PUBLIC spaces - Abstract
Over the last years, world cities have emerged as multiple and complex habitats hosting numerous and varied urban refugia for biodiversity. Therefore, the published literature was systematically reviewed to investigate the increasingly acknowledged role of many urban habitats to function as refugia for species. Many plants and animals were reported to colonize a variety of urban environments: Urban forest/grassland (natural/seminatural), City park, Historical park (villa garden, botanical gardens, cemeteries, etc.), Green spaces (abandoned areas, railways, line of trees, etc.), Water body, and Built area. Refugia were found in over a hundred world cities, especially in medium- to very big-size cities. The number of papers focusing on animals (n = 66) were higher than those regarding plants and mushrooms (n = 19 and n = 1, respectively); however, the number of species recorded within refugia were the highest for plants. Plants exhibited the highest frequency (7 out of 19 papers) in Historical park, while animals in Urban forest/grassland (20 out of 66 papers). In most studies (25.9%), urban refugia were linked to Urban forest/grassland that is terrestrial natural and seminatural sites widespread within or around cities. The 22.3% of studies referred to generic Green spaces of several types interspersed within cities, both public and private. The 14.1% of refugia were found in Built area (artificial). About the 33% of studies reported the presence of species worthy of conservation (rare, endemic, endangered, or protected) for a total of 365 species. The 20% of investigated papers reported the presence of alien species for a total of 879 species. Invasive alien species recorded within refugium areas should be subjected to control measures to prevent degradation to refugia. Overall, the capability for urban areas to host a huge amount of biodiversity needs to be acknowledged by city planners so that management practices that maintain and support such diversity can be pursued. Recording and monitoring species along with their refugial habitats is fundamental to achieve this goal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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24. The Role of Artificial Intelligence Translation Tools in Academic Translation: Faculties of Pure Sciences as a Case Study.
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Atarchi, Kaoutar, Elamari, Abdelkarim, and Marouane, Mohamed
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,TRANSLATIONS ,GLOBALIZATION ,ENGLISH language ,DOCTORAL students - Abstract
Considering the influence of globalization and the dominance of English as the de facto language of scientific research, doctoral students in North Africa generally and in Morocco specifically face a certain linguistic discrimination hindering the visibility of their academic contributions. Therefore, they resort to translation from French into English as a survival strategy. Several studies have demonstrated that the advent of Artificial Intelligence-powered translation tools has proven effective in improving the quality of students' writing performance. The present study seeks to investigate the role of AI-powered translation tools in facilitating the composition of research articles, specifically within the pure sciences disciplines of physics, biology, chemistry, geology, and mathematics. Moreover, this paper aims to identify the AI tools preferred by doctoral students for translating and post-editing their articles. Besides, it sheds light on the perceptions of doctoral students and PhD holders regarding the utility of AI-powered language tools in enhancing the linguistic quality of research articles. The present research is quantitative. It takes the form of an online survey comprising 17 items. Moroccan doctoral students frequently use AI tools to translate from French to English and to enhance the quality of their English to meet academic writing standards. By exploring the effectiveness of AI-powered translation tools in overcoming linguistic barriers, this paper contributes to enhancing the visibility of Moroccan doctoral students' publications in the global scientific community. Finally, the findings can inform English language materials designers in Moroccan higher education to deeply understand the linguistic challenges encountered by doctoral students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. Internationalization strategies for non-Western higher educational institutions: a systematic literature review and conceptual framework.
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Avolio, Beatrice and Benzaquen, Jorge
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UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,KNOWLEDGE management ,CULTURAL competence ,CULTURAL pluralism ,STUDENT engagement ,GLOBALIZATION ,EMPLOYEE attitudes ,SCIENCE databases ,WEB databases - Abstract
Purpose: Internationalization has been a paramount objective for higher education institutions (HEIs) for decades. However, the landscape of education underwent significant transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to altered contexts, challenges and opportunities for HEI internationalization. This paper aims to critically evaluate the dimensions of internationalization strategies in HEIs and the opportunities within each dimension. Adopting a reflexive approach, the study focused on non-Western HEIs, recognizing the diverse approaches to internationalization within higher education contexts. Design/methodology/approach: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, this paper covered 74 articles published in Web of Science database from January 2019 to December 2023. Findings: The study organized dimensions related to internationalization strategies in non-Western HEIs, offering a comprehensive framework comprising six dimensions: students, programs, faculty, research, international ventures and other sources; and nine internationalization facilitators: international partnerships, funding, government education, international policies, technology, internationalization culture, diversity and inclusion, staff competence and attitude, student/faculty engagement, intercultural experience and satisfaction, English as a medium of instruction (EMI), and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Furthermore, the study delineated strategies within each dimension and highlighted prevalent performance indicators utilized by HEIs. Originality/value: The study's primary contribution is a conceptual framework designed to assist HEI directors and academics. This framework delves into dimensions, strategies and indicators of internationalization particularly relevant in the post-pandemic era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. Network Analysis of International Trade: Shocks, Connections, and Implications.
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Samad, Abdul
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INTERNATIONAL trade ,FOREIGN exchange rates ,MACROECONOMICS ,GLOBALIZATION ,ECONOMIC shock ,TRANSPORTATION costs - Abstract
This paper delves into the intricate interplay between idiosyncratic shocks, network connections among economic agents, and the ensuing implications for international trade dynamics. Drawing upon economic theory and empirical evidence, it scrutinizes how localized supply shocks, such as those induced by natural disasters, reverberate through global trade networks. Two models are deployed to elucidate the relationships between exogenous shocks and fluctuations in international trade, offering insights into the mechanisms through which shocks propagate or dissipate. By examining the distribution of suppliers and the network structures of various goods, the paper uncovers nuances in the transmission of shocks and their impact on aggregate outcomes. Moreover, it explores the evolving role of countries within the global trade network, particularly in the context of energy trade. The findings underscore the significance of network analysis in understanding the resilience of international trade amidst disruptions and underscore the policy implications for trade and exchange rate strategies. Future avenues for research are also delineated, emphasizing the need for deeper investigations into the dynamics of trade networks and policy responses to shocks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. Establishing the Cultural Significance of Heritage Places through Value Assessment: Insights from India.
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Balakrishnan, Vandana and K. A., Narayana
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CULTURAL property ,GLOBALIZATION ,CONSERVATION & restoration ,RELIGIOUSNESS ,CHRISTIAN life - Abstract
Cultural heritage builds a sense of belonging and identity. Heritage as a means of establishing identity is acknowledged and emphasized at a global, national, and regional level. Heritage sites are vital assets for deciphering and experiencing the cultural significance of any place. Identity construct, as well as the significance of Heritage places, arise not merely from the physical remnants representing a historical past but out of the range of values attached to it, be it tangible or intangible. So, any efforts towards safeguarding and sustaining heritage to ensure its continuity need to start with a comprehensive value assessment process. This approach is particularly relevant in the Indian context, more so in the case of Living heritage, where heritage does not exist as mere monuments but as living traditions and a way of life. This paper explores the value-based approach and its suitability to establish the significance of cultural heritage. Two techniques are adopted: Review of selected published papers and case studies through secondary data. It begins with a review of selected papers and national and International Conservation charters for a general comprehension of values in the context of Cultural heritage and methods to assess them. The case study method is then employed to specifically comprehend values associated with Living Religious Cultural Heritage in India. Through case examples, this paper establishes that the most dominant heritage values arise out of Religion and the multiple ways in which it manifests to enable a two-way connection between the divine and the devout. Religious, Historical, and Sociocultural values are critical to the heritage identity of historical religious sites in India. Both tangible and intangible heritage figure strongly in heritage assessment. Heritage values are not intrinsic but dynamic, resulting from the constant transfer of sacrality in religious heritage precincts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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28. The Future of Business Process Management: Robotic Process Automation.
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Han Liao, Dalbir Singh, Jiqiao Ma, and Xuting Hu
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INDUSTRIAL management ,ROBOTICS ,GLOBALIZATION ,CRITICAL success factor ,AUTOMATION - Abstract
With increasing globalisation, organisations are confronted with intensifying market competition. Consequently, organisations continually implement novel technologies to address the challenges posed by market competition. In business process management (BPM), robotic process automation (RPA) is regarded as a tool or methodology that can automate specific tasks or activities within a business process. RPA is widely employed as a standard solution in various industries to assist enterprises in automating their processes, enhancing their operational efficiency, and reducing operational costs. Nevertheless, it is prudent to consider which processes can be automated by applying RPA and the most appropriate deployment methods for RPA. A literature review reveals that process identification is the optimal method for identifying processes suitable for automation, and three approaches - process mining, process quality-based and interview-based can be considered. There are three principal models for deploying RPA: local, cloud and hybrid. The RPA managers in an organisation are thus able to select the most appropriate deployment option based on the organisation's policies, requirements, and cost considerations. Furthermore, this study identifies the critical success factors (CSFs) and analyses their relationships using a 'why-why' diagram. This study could assist organisations in a more comprehensive understanding of RPA technology, which enables more effective utilisation of RPA for enhanced process management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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29. Exploring the internationalization pathways of luxury SMEs: is there an asset of foreignness?
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Milanesi, Matilde, Runfola, Andrea, and Guercini, Simone
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LUXURIES ,SMALL business ,GLOBALIZATION ,INTERNATIONAL markets ,COUNTRY of origin (Immigrants) - Abstract
Purpose: The paper delves into the international expansion of luxury SMEs to investigate their internationalization pathways, namely how the internationalization process unfolds in terms of timing of entry into foreign markets, the geographic scope of operations and the scale. The paper examines also the determinants of the internationalization pathways as a set of factors that contribute to developing an asset of foreignness. Design/methodology/approach: The paper adopts a multiple case study approach and reports findings from four cases of Italian SMEs operating in the luxury fashion industry. Findings: SMEs' specific characteristics at the firm and entrepreneurial levels (i.e. craftsmanship, quality, product creativity, entrepreneurial mindset), country of origin attributes (e.g. Italy's positive image) and the inherently global nature of the luxury industry, can turn foreignness into an asset of foreignness that allows luxury fashion SMEs to pursue internationalization pathways of born globals. Originality/value: The paper highlights that the global luxury market is not the exclusive domain of MNEs and sheds light on luxury SMEs, overlooked by extant literature. The paper also contributes to understanding early internationalization by highlighting a potential link between internationalization pathways and foreignness and discussed the asset of foreignness by extending it to SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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30. Environmental Movements Linked Across the Iron Curtain in the 1980s: Hungary, Austria, and the Danube.
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SIMONKAY, MÁRTON
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ENVIRONMENTALISM ,HYDROELECTRIC power plants ,REGIME change ,WESTERN countries ,TWENTIETH century - Abstract
In the 1980s, the environmental movements that gained strength in the countries of the Western Bloc in the second half of the 20th century built connections with the environmentalists of the Eastern Bloc. Such a connection point was the protest against the construction of the planned hydroelectric power plants on the Danube in Hainburg in Austria, Gabcikovo in Czechoslovakia, and Nagymaros in Hungary. The paper examines mainly the Hungarian-Austrian relations: while the demonstrations on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain contributed to the regime changes in 1989, the Austrian side became financially interested in the construction of hydroelectric power plants in Hungary. The paper examines the environmental movements' pre-history, connection, and survival after the system changes, emphasizing both the development of cross-border relations and of the civil movements, with regard to the governments and the INGOs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
31. Teaching political science in the age of internationalisation: a survey of local and international students.
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Kwong, Ying-ho and Wong, Mathew Y. H.
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POLITICAL science education ,GLOBALIZATION ,FOREIGN students ,HIGHER education ,EDUCATIONAL innovations ,EDUCATIONAL change ,DIGITAL technology - Abstract
This article explores the issue of internationalisation in the teaching of political science at universities. We first provide an overview of the mix of courses in terms of geographical focus offered by high-ranking political science departments. Second, with survey data from students, we assess the factors affecting their attitudes towards area-specific and general politics courses. The results indicate that, compared to local students who prefer local politics courses, international students are most interested in those with a mid-range scope such as those containing cross-case comparisons. This paper encourages integrating comparative elements even in area-specific politics courses to enhance student engagement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Kiran Desai and Kazuo Ishiguro: Worlding Diasporic Literature between the Local and the Global in The Inheritance of Loss and an Artist of The Floating World.
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Essafir, Hind
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GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
This paper offers an intertextual reading of Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of The Floating World (1986) and Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss (2006). It explores how both texts manage the circuits of the international book market as commodities conscious of the stakes involved in addressing a global audience and cognizant of their translinguistic and transcultural vocations. The paper probes the discursive sites built by the two texts while oscillating between the will to defy the discourse of globalization and the urge to comply with the demand for exoticism in the Western mainstream literary market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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33. Conceptualizing the Patterns of Change in Cultural Values: The Paradoxical Effects of Modernization, Demographics, and Globalization.
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Yeganeh, Hamid
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CULTURAL values ,SOCIAL change ,MODERNIZATION (Social science) ,SOCIOLOGISTS ,GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
This paper aims to conceptualize the patterns of cultural change. Building on the seminal work of the German sociologist Tönnies and using eight cultural dimensions from Inglehart, Hofstede, Schwartz, and GLOBE, the study analyzes the patterns of cultural change at three distinct levels: (1) socio-economic development/modernization, (2) birth/migration, and (3) globalization/contact. The paper suggests that the path of cultural change is complex and dialectical. While socio-economic development shifts cultural values from traditional to modern, demographic pressures and migratory movements have opposite effects and reinforce traditional cultural values. Moreover, globalization and increasing contact between traditional and modern cultures create a constant blend and conflict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Apostolate through Books: The Translation Practice by Catholicism during Late Ming and Early Qing.
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Li, Yafeng, Fu, Jingmin, and Huang, Jiyun
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CULTURAL relations ,GLOBALIZATION ,TRANSLATING & interpreting ,QING dynasty, China, 1644-1912 ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) - Abstract
Catholicism during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties is the most fascinating chapter in the development history of Christian culture in China. Apostolate through books emerged as a prominent method of Sino-West cultural exchange during that time. Apostolate through books by Catholicism was realized by means of translation practice, leading to a notable religious influence. Based on this perspective, this paper discusses the history and connotation of apostolate through books, particularly focusing on the characteristics of apostolate through books by Catholicism during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. In achieving this, this research shows the translation motivation and translation effect of apostolate through books during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes that the translation practice of apostolate through books by Catholicism has laid a good foundation for the sinicization and acceptance of Catholicism in China, highlighting the relationship between apostolate through books by Catholicism and the sinicization of Christian culture, so as to enlighten the internationalization of religious culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. GLOBALIZATION IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF THE WESTERN BALKANS: A PANEL DATA REVIEW.
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Spaho, Mateo and Mani, Aelita
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BANKING industry ,GLOBALIZATION ,INTERNATIONAL banking industry ,TRANSNATIONALISM ,LOANS ,ECONOMIC globalization ,INVESTMENTS ,PANEL analysis - Abstract
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36. Drivers of Inclusive Development: An Empirical Investigation.
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Morosoli, Christoph, Draper, Peter, Freytag, Andreas, and Schuhmann, Sebastian
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ECONOMIC policy ,ECONOMIC impact ,PUBLIC spending ,PRICE inflation ,FINANCIAL markets - Abstract
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37. The Scope and Trends of Public Administration Publications from Selected Journals Between the Year 2000 and 2019.
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Onder, Murat and Nyaburi Nyadera, Israel
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PUBLIC administration ,UNIVERSITY research ,GLOBALIZATION ,PERIODICAL publishing ,GENDER - Abstract
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38. The Journal of Global Ethics after Twenty Years.
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Gasper, Des, Agisilaou, Vandra Harris, and Wells, Thomas R.
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GLOBALIZATION ,COLLEGE teachers - Published
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39. A global intellectual in a globalising world.
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Mayo, Peter
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EDUCATION ,INTELLECTUALS ,ITINERANT teachers ,GLOBALIZATION ,CRITICAL literacy ,DIALECTIC - Abstract
This paper presents Paulo Freire (1921-1997), on the centenary of his birth in 2021, as a global icon in education, whose actions, reflections and writings, as well as dialogues and talks, occurred against the background of an ever globalising world. To quote Martin Carnoy on a text concerning globalisation, published two years following Freire's demise, processes of globalisation have intensified and acquired new meaning through advances in information technology which render production, cultural manifestations and education ever more synchronised on a planetary scale in real time. Drawing on Walter Kohan, I examine the notion of Freire as an itinerant educator, educationist and intellectual. The paper then explores the nature of hegemonic globalisation against which he struggled in his later years, until the time of his death. All this, I argue, renders him a global intellectual in a globalising world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. NGOs' Role in Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge in Rural Bangladesh: Agriculture, Healthcare, and Disaster Management.
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Ullah, Md. Rahmat
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NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,EMERGENCY management ,GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
This paper explores the indispensable role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in cultivating, applying, and conserving Indigenous knowledge within rural Bangladesh. It scrutinizes how NGOs sustain Indigenous knowledge by focusing on pivotal sectors like agriculture, local medicine, and disaster management. Employing qualitative methodologies--such as ethnographic interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and case studies--the research was conducted in the Gabura union, Bangladesh, using primary and secondary data sources. The literature review underscores the significance of Indigenous knowledge in agriculture and disaster management while identifying gaps in comprehending knowledge conservation dynamics and the NGO's impact on Indigenous knowledge. It highlights how locals employ Indigenous Knowledge to combat natural disasters, particularly in agriculture, healthcare, and disaster management. Furthermore, it explores NGOs' active roles in preserving and leveraging Indigenous Knowledge, emphasizing its integration with modern scientific knowledge and significance in rural life. The study delves into Gabura residents' strategies for cyclone resilience, such as seeking refuge on embankments, relocating to higher ground, and preserving seeds and dry food. It emphasizes NGOs like BARCIK and their initiatives--Paramela and Kaviraj Mela--along with resource person engagement and safeguarding local knowledge endangered by globalization. BARCIK's training in disaster management, advocacy for traditional agricultural methods, and promotion of indigenous remedies in healthcare are highlighted. Ultimately, the paper underscores NGOs' significant contributions to fostering and applying Indigenous knowledge for sustainable rural development. It emphasizes the institutional processes in defining knowledge and the NGO's role in its reproduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. 'Inter-ideologicality' in intercultural communication education: co-constructing criticality around the concept of culture in international online student mobility.
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Jun Peng and Dervin, Fred
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COVID-19 pandemic ,CROSS-cultural communication ,GLOBALIZATION ,HIGHER education ,FOREIGN students - Abstract
The world has been experiencing huge upheavals since the COVID-19 crises. Conflicts caused by opposing ideologies, economic-political agendas and realities are rampant within or across borders. Such unsteady circumstances contribute to shifting how Transnational Education (TNE) occurs worldwide, as well as the scientific, epistemic and educational discourses that go with it. Anchored within critical interculturality, this paper explores the concept of 'inter-ideologicality'. The study looks at short-term online international student mobility to demonstrate how students from China and Finland navigate and negotiate ideologies around the concept of culture in intercultural research and education. The study also employs Wang Chong's perspectives on criticality to identify emerging ideologies in the co-construction of criticality in students' online cooperation. Findings reveal that (1) two ideological orientations, nationoriented and society-oriented, developed during discussions about culture; (2) Finnish students used a specific form of reasoning to contradict Chinese students' thoughts about Finland by means of criticality towards the nationoriented ideology; (3) Chinese and Finnish students employed questioning and challenging to help each other be aware of something left unsaid about the status of women in their societies within the society-oriented ideology. The study represents an important meta-approach to intercultural communication education within internationalization of Higher Education, aimed at supporting mobile students to reflect critically on the scientific and educational notion of interculturality rather than providing them with ready-made recipes as to how to communicate and behave interculturally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Religion and Orientalism Across Borders: A Global Dialogue.
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Boualam, Khadija and Ennam, Abdelghanie
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ORIENTALISM ,RELIGION ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
This paper aims to navigate profoundly how Orientalism, as a Western portrayal of the "East," frames international relations in the light of the religion resurgence. It zooms out these Western perceptions to understand their impact on the process of policymaking and identity formation. Meanwhile, it also discusses the growing and significant role of religion in world affairs by focusing on how it might either enhance or challenge prevailing power structures. By critically analyzing these interconnections, this article helps to examine and, hence, comprehend the perplexities of negotiating religion and Orientalism in today's globalized world. Ultimately this promotes further respectful and collaborative international relationships. In this sense, drawing on Edward Said's work in Orientalism, this paper paves the way to a new vision of voicing the voiceless Other in the context of religious standards that impede not only Western but any sort of misrepresentation. At the same time, it analyzes how religion comes into play as a socio-political force and a site of contestation. This reveals the multifaceted nature of its effect in bridging political gaps and fostering more understanding among the West and East through reinforcing existing local power dynamics or challenging them. Consequently, it demonstrates that religious identities, political ideologies, and orientalist narratives can come into interplay to mirror how the nexus between contrasting elements might offer an insight into multicultural dialogue and peacemaking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. MODERATING EFFECT OF STATE FRAGILITY ON THE GLOBALISATION: ECONOMIC GROWTH NEXUS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
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AGU, CHRISTIAN
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ECONOMIC globalization ,ECONOMIC expansion ,ECONOMIC impact ,PANEL analysis ,GLOBALIZATION - Abstract
This paper uses panel data over the 2006 - 2019 periods, a modified endogenous growth equation, and a dynamic panel estimator to investigate the impact of globalization on economic growth in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, and how the fragility of SSA countries is influencing this impact. Utilizing a two-step System GMM, the findings of the study show that globalization had a significant positive impact on economic growth, while the impact of state fragility is negative and significant. In examining the role of state fragility, as a moderator, in the globalization-economic growth nexus, the findings reveal that the interactive effect of state fragility and globalization on economic growth is negative and statistically significant. This suggests that state fragility interacts with globalization to weaken the impact of the latter on economic growth. The study therefore recommend that there is the urgent need for decision makers in SSA to chart a new course towards ending the incessant instability associated with the zone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Understanding the Internationalization of Higher Education in the Context of the War in Ukraine: Critical Conversations from Kazakhstan.
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Hwami, Munyaradzi
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HIGHER education ,STATE power ,GLOBALIZATION ,GRADUATE education ,COLLEGE graduates - Abstract
The paper argues that the War in Ukraine is promoting and accelerating the Westernization of the region's higher education. The paper employs Mignolo's (2011) geopolitics of knowledge as the theoretical framework to illustrate how internationalization promotes the adoption of Western/English liberal education and how the War in Ukraine is speeding up the process. Using focus groups, I capture conversations with local graduate students in Kazakhstan to demonstrate that Western education is acquired to 1) accelerate the de-Russification of Kazakhstan by moving away from the former imperial power, 2) use English to undermine the Russian language and cement Kazakhstan's independence from Russia, 3) acquire internationally recognized English credentials for global/Western competitiveness and modernity. The participants in this study framed their decision to pursue university graduate studies as freedom from the Soviet system, de-Russification, and modern development, underscoring the high value that some graduate students have for an English credential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Asymmetric Analysis of Causal Relations in the Informality–Globalisation Nexus in Africa.
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Bolarinwa, Segun Thompson and Simatele, Munacinga
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ECONOMIC sectors ,RECESSIONS ,SMALL business ,INTERNATIONAL cooperation ,GLOBALIZATION ,INFORMAL sector ,ECONOMIC globalization - Abstract
This study examines the causal relationship between informality and globalisation in 30 African countries. It deviates from traditional research by adopting a bi-directional framework to address reverse causality. By applying the DH causality method in both linear and nonlinear frameworks, this research challenges the assumption of a linear relationship and finds that the causal structure is better explained within a nonlinear asymmetric context. This paper provides recommendations based on the identified causal relationships. For countries in which globalisation leads to informality, such as Angola, Congo, Guinea, Gambia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the paper suggests policy measures to integrate the informal sector into the formal economy. These measures include designing programmes to facilitate transition, implementing skill development initiatives, and establishing support mechanisms for entrepreneurship and small businesses. Additionally, this paper advises the development of social safety nets, improved market access, effective monitoring and regulation mechanisms, education on the benefits of globalisation, and international cooperation. For countries experiencing positive shocks from informality to globalisation, this paper recommends targeted support programs for entrepreneurship, initiatives to formalize the sector, the enhancement of market access, and skill development tailored to the needs of the informal sector. These policy recommendations aim to capitalize on the positive shocks in informality by fostering entrepreneurship, formalization, market access, and skill development. In the case of negative shocks in globalisation leading to positive shocks in informality, the paper suggests implementing resilience-building policies for the informal sector during economic downturns, establishing social safety nets, and adopting flexible labour policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Future directions of R&D internationalization in international business.
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Anwar, Fahim, Nujen, Bella B., and Solli-Sæther, Hans
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INTERNATIONAL business enterprises ,EMERGING markets ,GLOBALIZATION ,CONTENT analysis ,BIBLIOMETRICS - Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to provide a focused review of international business (IB) literature on research and development (R&D) internationalization, assessing the progress and proposing future research directions. Design/methodology/approach: Total 167 peer-reviewed articles from IB journals (following the ABS list 2021 from 4* to 2) published between 1996 and 2022 are critically reviewed using a science-mapping approach. This paper used Bibliometrix R-package to analyze the retrieved bibliometric data. Additionally, a strategic diagram was developed to comprehend the maturity stage of various R&D internationalization concepts. Findings: Most studies on R&D internationalization are influenced by perspectives from advanced-economy multinational enterprises (AMNEs), while perspectives from emerging-economy multinational enterprises (EMNEs) are underrepresented. Considering the characteristics of emerging economies, firms from these locations might embark on and develop their R&D internationalization strategies differently. Investigating the emerging economy perspectives will enrich the understanding of R&D internationalization strategies for both AMNEs and EMNEs. Additionally, bringing different underutilized theoretical perspectives will help to untangle the anomalies observed in extant literature. Originality/value: This paper is among the few to scrutinize the IB literature on R&D internationalization by applying a unique combination of bibliometric techniques and a content analysis approach. By complementing existing reviews and providing fresh insights into the phenomenon, it offers a conceptual framework that can be used as a basis for further research on R&D internationalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Strategic internationalization decisions and dynamic capability deployment for the internationally growing firm (IGF).
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Riviere, Monica, Andersson, Ulf, and Bass, A. Erin
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EVIDENCE gaps ,KNOWLEDGE transfer ,GLOBALIZATION ,BUSINESS enterprises - Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to explore the relationship between strategic internationalization decisions and dynamic capabilities deployment for the internationally growing firm (IGF). Dynamic capabilities refer to a firm's ability to adapt proactively to a changing business environment, emphasizing the importance of "doing the right things" rather than just "doing things right. Design/methodology/approach: Literature-based, this paper proposes a model that links internationalization decisions and dynamic capabilities deployment, offering valuable insights for both research and practical application. Findings: The study highlights that the IGF – focused on expansion and growth abroad – faces unique complexities that demand "doing the right things" in terms of strategic internationalization decisions. Three critical organizational capabilities – knowledge transfer, knowledge recombination and learning capabilities – are mechanisms linking strategic internationalization decisions to dynamic capability deployment in the IGF. These organizational capabilities enable the IGF to act entrepreneurially and deploy dynamic capabilities across borders. Research limitations/implications: The model provides a practical framework illustrating the interconnectedness of strategic internationalization decisions and their combined effects on the ability of IGF to deploy dynamic capabilities to adapt to a changing global environment. Originality/value: This research addresses a gap in the literature, challenging the conventional assumption that dynamic capabilities precede firms' decisions to internationalize and that these dynamic capabilities can only be enhanced abroad. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. STRENGTHENING ASEAN FOOD SECURITY IN FACING THE THREAT OF CRISIS IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION.
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Duarte, Rui, Banyu Perwita, Anak Agung, Mahroza, Jonni, Risma Saragih, Herlina Juni, and Praditya, Editha
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FOOD security ,GLOBALIZATION ,AGRICULTURAL technology ,LITERATURE reviews ,INFORMATION sharing ,MEDICAL climatology ,SUSTAINABILITY ,CULTIVARS - Abstract
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49. MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES FOR BUSINESS INTERNATIONALIZATION THROUGH FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) IN GLOBALIZATION: TRENDS FOR VALUES.
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BENABED, Anis
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BUSINESS negotiation ,FOREIGN investments ,BALANCE of payments ,POLITICAL stability ,ECONOMIC impact - Abstract
This paper analyzes and describes multinational companies as a business internationalization strategy through foreign direct investments (FDIs) for business internationalization to reach business values in the frames of globalization. The analysis and results demontstrated that Multinational companies (MNCs) and foreign direct investments (FDIs) may face challenges and risks in new locations due to economic and political instability, difficulties of infrastructure, distrust in the locations, locations, difficulties of balance in payment, challenging negotiations in business agreements and quality contracts, borders and transportation challenges, challenging in the market size. Multinational companies that go for foreign direct investment have an economic impact and can affect a country's economy in various ways, for example, in the balance of payments, in growth rates and in job creation. The effect of foreign direct investment by multinational companies can be negative or positive depending on certain factors. A multinational company's pattern of internationalization represents different factors of possibilities, costs, risks and difficulties faced during its internationalization. In conclusions, Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important step towards business internationalization and if the domestic company decides to go multinational towards FDI, it has to consider the factors of ownership, location and internalization to reach business internationalization as confirmed in Dunning's framework and this analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Internationalization of Portuguese Academia: the impact on academic engagement and collaboration with society.
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Queirós, Anabela, Carvalho, Teresa, Manatos, Maria, and Diogo, Sara
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HIGHER education ,EDUCATIONAL innovations ,GLOBALIZATION ,KNOWLEDGE transfer ,INFORMATION society - Abstract
Higher Education Institutions are expected to stimulate the innovation system and to contribute to the development of societies in a global perspective. Within this context, there is an increasing focus on internationalization. HEIs are developing institutional mechanisms to support internationalization while academics are expected to carry specific practices that allow them to improve the internationalization of knowledge production. At the same time, they are encouraged to engage with non-academic partners to co-produce and transfer knowledge, contributing, in this way, to economic and social development. Although there is some research on the impact of internationalization on academic entrepreneurship, studies on the effects in other dimensions of academic engagement with society are almost absent. This paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing the relationship between academics' internationalization practices and perceptions and the development of different types of academic engagement. Our analysis draws on quantitative analysis with data provided by an international survey (APIKS) and explores the Portuguese context. Findings show that the different practices and perspectives on internationalization impact differently on the way scientists engage. While there are positive effects of internationalization of research on engagement, the time academics stay abroad and the high focus on publishing in internationally high-rated journals may negatively affect academics' orientation towards the local community. This paper contributes to the debate on the role of the internationalization in the context of a knowledge-based society, considering different dimensions and a broad spectrum of knowledge-based engagement activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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