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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) represent an eco-friendly means of transportation, acknowledged for their potential to curtail gasoline consumption, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The conjoint analysis approach is employed in this paper to comprehend consumers preferences for HFCVs across multiple Chinese cities. Through an online survey questionnaire, car usage and transport policy attributes are identified as crucial factors to establish choice preference models. Results indicate the pivotal role of purchase price and cruising range as the most influential attributes shaping consumer preferences for HFCVs, with rankings varying by geographical location. Market share insights and simulation analysis confirms the significance of attributes and describes the impact of cross-changes on HFCV choice behaviors. These findings offer crucial insights for automakers and policymakers, outlining priorities and optimal policy combination when introducing HFCVs in multiple Chinese cities. • Conjoint analysis was employed to unveil pivotal attributes in Chinese market. • Purchase price and cruising range of HFVCs dominate consumer choices. • HFCV attribute significance varies across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, and others. • Optimal HFCV policies encompass financial subsidies, low fuel cost, and expanded refueling infrastructure. • Provide valuable insights for automakers and policymakers navigating the diverse Chinese market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Non-financial companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange face considerable difficulties due to expensive funding and the need to make complex decisions about their capital structure. These problems impact their judgments about dividend policy, resulting in ambiguity and possible inefficiency. This study draws on the bird-in-hand theory to investigate the influence of the cost of capital on dividend policy decisions among non-financial firms listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, focusing on 227 companies from 2005 to 2022. The data for this study were sourced from Thomson Reuters Datastream. Employing the common shock autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) and two-step generalized method of moments (GMM) estimations, findings reveal that the cost of debt consistently negatively impacts dividend payouts and coverage ratios. In contrast, the cost of equity has an insignificant effect. Conversely, the weighted average cost of capital positively influences dividend payouts and coverage ratios but negatively influences dividend yield. All the findings supported the bird-in-hand theory except for the negative impact of WACC on dividend yield. These insights highlight the importance of considering the cost of capital and market share dynamics in dividend policy formulation. Firms should prioritize efficient debt management to sustain dividend distributions, and aligning dividend policies with overall capital structure management is crucial in this regard, providing a sense of reassurance and confidence to the firms and their stakeholders. This study provides valuable guidance for financial decision-makers navigating dividend-related strategies within corporate environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, China's new energy vehicles have developed rapidly, but there are significant differences in the motivation of consumers to buy new energy vehicles between restricted/restricted cities and non-restricted/non-restricted cities, which directly affects their decision-making and evaluation in the process of using vehicles. In addition, as joint ventures and foreign brands gradually enter the new energy vehicle market, high-end new energy vehicle consumers will gradually become the main consumers in the future. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of high-end new energy vehicle consumers and tapping their demand for new energy vehicles can provide a reference for enterprises to plan high-end new energy vehicles. Through analysis and comparison, the charging characteristics of different new energy vehicle consumers, as well as the main difficulties and inconveniences in the charging process, on the one hand, provide a reference for new energy vehicle enterprises to understand consumer charging behavior, on the other hand, provide a direction for the improvement and improvement of charging facilities. In addition, while analyzing the current situation of consumer charging, we also further understand their needs and expectations for charging facilities, pointing out the direction for the future layout of charging facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Indonesia has the potential for very abundant tourist areas. Each region or province still has many unexplored tourism potential or hidden gems. Indonesia consists of five main islands with 30 small islands, totaling 18,110 islands, with inhabited islands of around 6,000. Indonesia is one of the mega-biodiversity countries in the world, which means Indonesia has a high level of biodiversity. Indonesia has a rich cultural heritage; there are more than 300 ethnic groups, or 1,340 ethnic groups, in Indonesia. Information and communication technology (ICT) experience immense growth and change the way people search for information and purchase things through online networks, including travel booking. People easily search for any information regarding travel from multi channels available on their smartphone, including information about travel. This project is using a design thinking method which is a problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy for the user, experimentation, and iteration. Each strategy needs clear performance measurements to make sure the business is doing well throughout its operations, both financially and non-financially. The business model of Trip ID seems promising as it ventures into a blue ocean with a unique product, targeting a niche market. The conversion process appears feasible and has shown promise. However, a significant challenge lies in gaining market share, as well-established competitors currently dominate 60% of the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction The global market for capsule cigarettes has grown rapidly, especially in Latin America. This research examined the sales trends and patterns as well as packaging characteristics of capsule cigarette in Mexico in recent years. Methods National data on cigarette sales in Mexico between October 2018 and September 2021 licensed from NielsenIQ were supplemented with cigarette pack pictures and Internet searches to determine whether characterizing flavor, concept flavor, and action descriptors were used. Market share in sales value and volume was calculated by capsule and flavor status, descriptors, price tier, manufacturer, pack size, and cigarette length for the whole time period and for each month. Number of unique brand variants was also examined. Results Capsule cigarette sales totaled US$4.29 billion or 30.99 billion sticks during the assessed period, comprising 37.7% of the cigarette market share in sales value or 35.5% in sales volume. Over half of capsule cigarettes sold during this time period had concept flavor descriptors, 17.8% contained characterizing flavor descriptors, and 15.1% contained action descriptors that were suggestive of the interactive aspects of capsules. The monthly market share of capsule cigarette sales volume among all cigarette sales in Mexico increased steadily from 33.3% in October 2018 to 37.3% in September 2021. Conclusions The expanding capsule cigarette market in Mexico is concerning, given the product's associated misconceptions of reduced harm and greater appeal among youth. Findings underline the need for enhanced regulations to address the public health threat posed by capsule cigarettes. Implications Capsule cigarettes have a substantial market share in Mexico, with increasing popularity. Descriptors and other product characteristics such as cigarette length might be used to increase the appeal and target particular populations. Policy makers should consider banning capsules and flavors in cigarettes including descriptors or other indication in product presentation that could be perceived as denoting a taste, aroma, or sensation, and making the appearance and design of tobacco products more commensurate with the harm they cause by adopting plain and standardized packaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Search engines match user queries with webpages. Search efficiency, increases when data-driven network effects attract more users and generate economies of scale and scope in data aggregation. Network effects enhance user welfare but also trigger antitrust concerns because they may "tip" the market towards a single dominant search engine – Google Search. The EU Digital Markets Act imposes an obligation on very large gatekeepers search engines to share their user data with smaller search engines to facilitate market entry and competition. The available empirical literature on search engine efficiency shows that asymmetric data sharing, from larger to smaller search engines, may increase competition but reduce user welfare because it fragments the user data pool that is crucial for efficiency, in particular for rare queries. Tension between competition and user welfare can be overcome by symmetric and mutual data sharing between all search engines, irrespective of market share. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We created experimental variation across markets in China in the share of firms having access to a new loan product. Access to finance had a large positive direct effect on the performance of treated firms but a similar-sized negative indirect effect on that of firms with treated competitors, leading to nondetectable gains in producer surplus. Access to finance had a positive direct effect on business quality and consumer satisfaction and a negative effect on price, which were not offset by indirect effects, implying net gains in consumer surplus. We document other indirect effects and combine effects in a welfare evaluation. (JEL D22, G21, G32, L81, O16, P31, P34) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper focuses on the settlement selection strategic analysis for self-operated e-commerce platforms on hybrid e-commerce platforms under market competition. Taking factors such as the market share, price competition, commission, and customer loyalty into account, a multi-leader–follower game model with the platforms as leaders and the manufacturers as followers is established. Then, we solve the model with the help of some mathematical techniques and describe some numerical experiments to analyze settlement strategies for the self-operated platforms and their impact on other members in the network. The numerical results reveal the following revelations: a lower commission rate is more suitable for the self-operated platforms; once the commission rates are determined, the self-operated platforms prefer to settle in the hybrid platforms under lower medium price competition; when the price competition is fierce, as customer loyalty increases, the self-operated platforms should settle with a low market share; if the self-operated platforms settle in the hybrid platforms, then a higher price competition is advantageous for all members and can facilitate supply chain coordination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines whether short-term rental listings in the sharing accommodation market take account of market risk in their pricing. To do so, we estimate time-varying market risks, and forecast price changes using daily supply-price time series. The empirical analysis was conducted using daily data for the Canary Islands sharing accommodation market for the period January 2016 to September 2021. The following main results were obtained. First, individual listings face systematic risks that are lower than the average market listing return, but multi-unit hosts are more sensitive to market index variations than single-unit hosts. Second, there is a time-varying but long-range dependence on market risk, indicating a slow reversion to the mean level of volatility. Price changes also reflect negative long-range dependence or anti-persistence. Third, volatility does not affect price adjustments in the market (no evidence of risk-return trade-off) for types of hosts and lodgings. Fourth, models can be used to perform risk management using value-at-risk approaches, and market risks are greater for houses and single-unit hosts in the GBP market. Finally, prices can be predicted in different horizons using long-range dependence models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Manufacturers often recall defective products. When this occurs, multiple recalls of defective products can be announced in the same statement or separate statements (i.e., concurrent vs. separate recalls). We draw upon the attribution theory to study whether and how concurrent (vs. separate) recalls of multiple products affect each recalled product's market share loss. In this study, a unique dataset of product recalls in the Chinese automobile industry and two experiments reveal that when products are concurrently (vs. separately) recalled, each product's defect is perceived as less distinctive, thus assuaging the market share loss for the focal product. In addition, the mitigating effect of concurrent recalls is stronger when the focal product is recalled with many (vs. few) other products but weaker for products with high price premiums and those with a recall history. These insights suggest that manufacturers can strategically use concurrent recalls to minimize market share loss resulting from product recalls, particularly when dealing with lower‐priced products or those with a limited recall history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In markets where differences in the environmental performance of competing firms arise due to differences in technology that cannot be altered in the short run and firms have private information about their own current technology, I show that market competition creates a strategic disincentive for adopting ecolabels (even if the cost of adoption is negligible) to directly and credibly communicate this private information to environmentally conscious consumers. Firms adopt ecolabels only if the green premium that buyers are willing to pay is large relative to the production cost advantage of dirty firms; ecolabels reduce market power, increase the market share of clean firms, and reduce expected environmental damage. I analyze firms' strategic (long‐run) incentive to invest in the development of clean technology where the outcome of such investment is uncertain. The availability of an ecolabel to directly communicate private information about the final outcome of such an investment enhances the expected net surplus whereas it reduces the ex ante strategic incentive to invest which in turn lowers industry investment in cleaner technology, relative to the case with no ecolabels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper assesses the genealogy of competitive indices in international trade and theoretically develops a measure of export threat which estimates direct competition in vertical market segments. We identify the assumption of homogeneity in these export threat measures as a weakness that undermines accuracy. Hence, we develop a new measure of export threat, the direct intra-market threat (DIMT), which incorporates relative vertical and market share changes over time to accurately estimate a country’s direct threat to other exporters in a third market. We argue that the market segmentation method applied in complement to the DIMT estimate provides an all-encompassing methodology in the estimation of export threat, which we argue is superior to the Dynamic Index of Competitive Threat (DICT) and Direct Threat methodologies. The paper uses the case of China and India (CHINDIA) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to assess the empirical estimates of the DIMT relative to DICT and Direct Threat over the period 2000–2021. Our study is motivated by a research gap in the estimation of the competitive threat posed by a large, diversified exporter on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study makes a small but unique contribution to the current literature on brand management in the emerging EV market. It provides valuable suggestions for market players willing to enhance their brand management and organizational effectiveness. The paper has argued that as the market for EVs in India evolves, there will be a huge need to comprehend the relationship between brands and performance in a quest to develop sustainable growth strategies in this burgeoning industry. The research evidence strongly confirms that the extent of RM implemented in practicing brands follows a positive linear trend with business performance outcomes. Research shows that organizations that develop brand equity through conscious brand management, creative promotional campaigns, and communication with consumers receive far greater levels of consumer satisfaction and programed loyalty, which results in improved organizational performance. Further, the study also gives an insight into the problems faced by manufacturers of EV throughout India such as perceived brand image and pressures from other conventional automotive brands. Consequently, this research aims at establishing the correlation between brand management practices and business performance for a selected electronic or electric vehicle (EV) firms in India. Growing popularity of EVs and consequent customer demand for eco-friendly vehicles guarantee the importance of efficient brand management in the course of development of this market. The study uses both quantitative data collected through questionnaires given to industry players and qualitatively collected through interviews with major players in the industry. Marketing communication strategic dimensions namely brand equity, customer engagement, and brand positioning are analyzed to evaluate their influence on business objectives; comparing sales increase, market share, and customer retention rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Google Play Store serves as a pivotal platform for Android app developers, drawing millions of users globally. With an overwhelming influx of new apps introduced daily, developers are faced with the critical challenge of sustaining market share amidst fierce competition. Predicting an app's success before its official launch can provide a strategic advantage, potentially transforming how developers approach app releases. In this study, we aim to forecast the success of new Android apps by predicting key indicators such as user ratings and installation numbers prior to their debut on the Google Play Store. Leveraging machine learning techniques, we analyze historical app data and various app features to build predictive models that offer valuable insights into app performance, empowering developers to make data-driven decisions before launch. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The discussion on platform regulation has focused, both in academia and in international organizations and competition agencies, on the tools of the neoclassical regulatory model: market shares and welfare analysis, among others. More recently, big data and algorithms have become central to these debates. The aim of this article is to analyze, from a critical perspective, the evolution of this discussion; its impact on the different legislative proposals, and the long period that led the European Union to adopt, in 2022, the regulation of these corporations. In addition, new public policy instruments are suggested to overcome these new regulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Investigating the significant "roles" within financial complex networks and their stability is of great importance for preventing financial risks. On one hand, this paper initially constructs a complex network model of the stock market based on mutual information theory and threshold methods, combined with the closing price returns of stocks. It then analyzes the basic topological characteristics of this network and examines its stability under random and targeted attacks by varying the threshold values. On the other hand, using systemic risk entropy as a metric to quantify the stability of the stock market, this paper validates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as a widespread, unexpected event on network stability. The research results indicate that this complex network exhibits small-world characteristics but cannot be strictly classified as a scale-free network. In this network, key roles are played by the industrial sector, media and information services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, transportation, and utilities. Upon reducing the threshold, the network's resilience to random attacks is correspondingly strengthened. Dynamically, from 2000 to 2022, systemic risk in significant industrial share markets significantly increased. From a static perspective, the period around 2019, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced the most drastic fluctuations. Compared to the year 2000, systemic risk entropy in 2022 increased nearly sixtyfold, further indicating an increasing instability within this complex network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of digital marketing and evaluate the level of use through its strategies of search engine optimisation, search engine marketing, marketing content creation, social media marketing, mobile marketing, and email marketing on the market share of five-star hotels in Jordan. The current study focuses on the importance of digital marketing in the tourism industry. Both current and potential tourists depend on digital communication tools to obtain information about services, products, promotions and other related details online. Digital marketing allows for personalised communications and offers, but it is necessary to understand its types and value in tourism activities. As the industry becomes more complex and competitive, traditional marketing methods may no longer be sufficient. Therefore, tourism companies rely heavily on information and communications technology and work with global digital networks to distribute and sell their products. Effective digital marketing strategies are essential for increasing online exposure and attracting potential customers. The study adopted the descriptive and analytical field approach to collect data from the study sample of marketing managers, reservations and sales managers, and other participants in the marketing process. Moreover, the population consisted of all leadership and supervisory positions in twenty-one five-star hotels in Jordan, with approximately 500 employees. The sample selected was 222 employees. The author also used the PLS‒SEM technique to analyse the data. This finding revealed that dimensions such as email marketing have a significant and positive effect on the market share of five-star hotels in Jordan. Similarly, mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media marketing also have significant positive effects on the market share of the hotels studied. On the other hand, the results did not show that marketing content creation and search engine optimisation had no noticeable effect on market share. Furthermore, more studies on search engine optimisation and the creation and promotion of attractive marketing content are recommended, given the inability of the current study to prove its impact on market share. It also recommends that hotels strengthen their digital strategy to keep pace with rapid developments and the strength of competition across networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are globally forced to follow international guidelines on cleaning validation. Cleaning validation is related to the concept of the worst-case product; however, the worst-case product is a function of the manufacturer and the product portfolio. Consequently, manufacturers are faced repeatedly by cycles of worst-case product alteration, and repeated cycles of worst-case oriented analytical method development. Generally, this problem is hardly controlled due to the various products manufactured by the same facility. However, Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) offers a possible solution through the development of robust and sensitive multicomponent analytical methods that span a wide spectrum of possible products. Cephalosporin antibiotics are a broadly manufactured class of antibiotics that can lead to anaphylaxis in extremely small quantities; therefore, an ultra-level of cleanness is required for facilities involved in such products. A group of the highest market share cephalosporin products was used to present the application of AQbD to introduce a reliable solution to cleaning validation that can be employed in pharmaceutical facilities. A multivariate optimization approach was utilized for the development of a sensitive multicomponent HPLC method; in addition to the proposal of a novel chemometric approach to troubleshoot the developed method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common in the transportation industry in recent times. However, the market share of EVs is still unrivalled by that of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), particularly in developing countries such as Malaysia. This study seeks to investigate the factors of consumer acceptance of EVs in Malaysia. This study specifically investigates six selected factors that may have a significant role in determining EV acceptance. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, with data collected via an online questionnaire survey among consumers using snowball sampling. Based on 243 valid responses, the findings revealed that environmental concern, energy efficiency of EVs, cost consideration of EV purchases, government policy towards EVs, availability of charging infrastructure, and social influence are positively and significantly associated with consumer acceptance. This study highlights the importance of improving the user experience, resolving practical issues, and emphasising the benefits of EVs to expedite the transition to sustainable and eco-friendly EVs in the context of developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aims to improve the competitive position of Egyptian black honey in the global market, as the study showed that Egypt ranks sixth in the world in terms of the value of black honey exports, and ranks seventh in the world in terms of the quantity of black honey exports during the period 2018-2022. It also showed that the most important markets importing Egyptian black honey are Indonesia, Italy and Turkey, where the total value and quantity of Egyptian black honey in these markets amounted to about $ 23.7 million, 158.1 thousand tons respectively, representing about 50.2%, 52.2% respectively of the average value and quantity of Egypt's black honey exports during the study period, which amounted to about $ 47.2 million, 301.2 thousand tons. And that Egyptian black honey achieves a competitive price advantage in the Indonesian market compared to other markets importing Egyptian black honey. By studying the most important factors affecting Egyptian black honey exports using the quasi-optimal demand model during the period 2011-2022, it was found that the value of Egypt's black honey exports is affected by: the size of each importing market's spending on black honey, the price of Egypt's black honey export to each market, as well as the export prices of countries competing with Egypt in each of those markets. The research recommends the necessity of studying the foreign trade of black honey in the Indonesian market, which is considered the most important market importing Egyptian black honey, because Egypt's market share in this market is very large compared to other markets importing Egyptian black honey. At the same time, the Indonesian market ranks third in the world in black honey exports, and trying to improve Egypt's competitive position in those markets, especially the Italian and Turkish markets, because they are among the most important markets importing Egyptian black honey after Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aimed to study the economic indicators of national and agricultural foreign trade, establish the current status of foreign trade in the strawberry crop at the world level, study each of the productive indicators of the strawberry crop, and the current status of foreign trade in the strawberry crop F, and estimate the indicators of competitiveness and export efficiency of Egyptian strawberry exports in Egypt. During the period (2005- 2023), the most important results that the research led to in estimating the instability coefficients for the quantity and value of exports and the export price were that they were unstable. The results also showed that the performance efficiency of strawberry export operations was estimated at about 0.03% for the average period (2005-2023), and amounted to The maximum efficiency rate in 2009 was estimated at about 0.0457%, while the lowest rate of strawberry export efficiency in 2007 was estimated at about 0.0091%. It was found that the average export power reached about 12.05% and ranged between two maximum and minimum limits, amounting to about 37.70% and 6.01% in 2008, 2023, respectively. This indicates an increasing proportion of exports directed by the state’s production of this commodity and an increase in the value of this indicator above the correct one, and that the state has the ability to export this commodity. The average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the Saudi market reached about 45.45%, and the average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the Saudi market reached about 45.45%. The average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the German market was about 169.41%, and the average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the United Kingdom market was about 6.07%, and the average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the Emirates market was also about 10.13%. About 9.03% and the average share of the Egyptian market of strawberries in the Kuwaiti market was about 17.92%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The number of passengers in the aviation sector following COVID-19 has recovered in 2023 and is 5% higher than it was in 2019. The average annual growth of air travel is predicted to be 3.2% between 2019 and 2039. This means the need for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will also increase. Moreover, the stakeholders require lower costs, higher effectiveness/market share and sustainability. These expectations can be realized only with the identification, development and implementation of new innovations while improving and optimizing the already used processes and procedures. Since only highly qualified graduates can reach these requirements, the need for profession-specific MSc and PhD level engineers has elevated significantly. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the development and implementation of a new MRO higher educational framework program in strong cooperation with enterprises and universities. Design/methodology/approach: The emphasis is placed on the program's scouting, investigation, development, realization and evaluation by defining key performance indexes and aiming for the optimal solution for all participants. Findings: The result of this study is the establishment of a new educational framework, the reinvention of the MSc curriculum and the integration of PhD-level researchers in the industry in a way that fulfills the needs and requirements of the MRO sector. In return, it will give various benefits to all parties involved. Originality/value: The novelty of this work comes from creating a new educational MSc and PhD level framework that can push the MRO industry forward and fill the gap of missing engineers in this field. Plus, the newly developed program is highly flexible and can be used by other players in the economy after making some adaptions and modifications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fashion industry, primarily running shoes, has become a significant market phenomenon in modern society. From 2019 to 2023, Nike and Adidas were the dominant competitors in the Indonesian sports footwear industry. However, Adidas experienced a decline in its market share beginning in 2021. The purpose of this study is to examine The Impact of Digital Marketing and Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WoM) on the impulse buying of Adidas running shoes. The research employs a quantitative research strategy that utilizes a survey methodology. A total of 100 participants were selected through purposive sampling methods. The study sample is composed of adult residents of Surabaya, aged 17 years and older, who have previously acquired information about Adidas products and have engaged in impetuous purchasing. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was employed to capture primary data, which was subsequently analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) PLS. The results suggest that impulsive purchasing is significantly influenced by both digital marketing and e-WoM, with e-WoM exhibiting a more significant impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores the antitrust implications of data sharing in the European Union (EU). The EU has implemented legislation, such as the EU Data Governance Act and the Data Act, to promote and require data sharing. However, data sharing can still potentially violate EU antitrust rules, even if the data itself is not commercially sensitive. The article discusses the challenges and uncertainties surrounding antitrust compliance in the EU's data market and emphasizes the importance of companies carefully evaluating data sharing arrangements. It also provides an overview of the European regulatory framework for data sharing, including the DGA and the Data Act. [Extracted from the article]

Depending on the scope of the concept of competitiveness, it is used in a variety of contexts in economic research, although there is a lack of a precise and generally accepted definition of what exactly it entails. In this study, competitiveness is considered from the point of view of market performance, using the developed theoretical framework for measuring the performance of an individual country or sector of the national economy, based on the definition of the Canadian Competitiveness Group: “The ability to sustainably win and maintain market share”. Two concepts are laid down in it – about the dynamics of market share and profit formation in order to achieve sustainable development over time. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the competitiveness of the Bulgarian vegetable production sector on the world market, to clearly note its change in a dynamic aspect. The research specifically adopted the methodology developed by B. Ivanov for calculating a composite index of competitiveness, containing two main components - production and value. The analysis shows the place of Bulgarian vegetable production in the national agriculture and in the world vegetable market, the dynamics and changes that reflect in the competitiveness of the sector during the years of EU membership – 2007 – 2021. The comprehensive assessment of the competitiveness of the vegetable crop sector in Bulgaria on world markets defines it as relatively low. The results obtained from the research confirm and complement the assessment of the competitiveness of the “Vegetable production” sector in Bulgaria, made by other Bulgarian researchers. Despite the favorable climate and natural features in our country, as well as our traditions in the production of vegetables, the sector is deteriorating its market position and the dynamics of competitiveness are rather negative. The research clearly shows that Bulgaria is losing positions in the production of vegetables, while at the same time its dependence on imports and foreign prices is increasing. The sector of vegetable production is among the vulnerable sectors of the Bulgarian agriculture, as the permanent negative trends of reduction of areas and production are projected in the inability to meet consumer needs in our country from high-quality domestic production. The future development of the sector and the increase of its competitiveness will depend on many factors, some of the most important of which are the extent to which vegetable producers will be able to be flexible and adapt to achieve the new environmental policy objectives; to what extent they will be able to respond to modern trends in agricultural production – digitalization, ecological/biological agriculture, new technological solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I Design thinking is a human-caused approach to sort out problems and prepare the mindset to deal with the challenges in business. This is a step-by-step method to deal with the entire aspects of production right from product decision to launch of the product. The proper method to know the consumer's need and formulation of suitable action plan to devise solutions is required before product decision. The constructive interaction between design thinking and entrepreneurship development is well-known. Reliable solutions can be derived through design thinking in developing ideas for start-up ventures. The upcoming entrepreneurs can explore many open-ended options and design the options to capture the market share. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Consumer perception of corporate brand equity has primarily focused on product brand dimensions, neglecting considerations at the firm analysis level. Assessing corporate brands requires different criteria relevant to the competitiveness of companies, such as their prominence, management and meeting society's demands. In this sense, this study aims to develop and validate a scale of corporate brand equity founded on consumer perceptions, transcending industry boundaries and comparing its relationship with companies' market share. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used an integrative approach to clarify the construct's domain, building on previous measures. They took several steps to select appropriate items, refine the measure, validate it through reliability tests and convergent and discriminant analyses, test the validity of the second-order formative structure of corporate brand equity and assess associations between first-order factors, the second-order factor and market share. Findings: The model identifies three first-order dimensions of corporate brands (presence, outstanding management and responsible) that shape the second-order factor (corporate brand equity). They are directly related, but not proportionally, to market share, contributing to the general and joint assessment of the company's competitive performance considering the consumer. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first attempt to develop a comprehensive measurement model of corporate brand equity that considers the firm level of analysis, combines metrics from previous research on corporate brand evaluation criteria and includes consumer perceptions of the company's competitiveness, unifying branding theory with the theory of the marketing firm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, as an emerging industry, prepared dishes have gradually entered people's vision, with rapidly growing market share and gradually increasing government support. This paper investigates the structure of the prefabricated dishes policy from the perspective of policy tools by constructing a two-dimensional analysis framework of "policy tools-policy themes" and analysing the content of 59 policy texts that are strongly related to the prefabricated dishes policy using NVivo12. The results found that the published policy documents have the problems of irrational overall structure of policy tools, imperfect distribution of policy themes, and poor adaptability of policy tools and policy themes. Based on this analysis, it is proposed that policy support be improved by optimising the proportional structure of policy tools, improving the release of policy documents for each theme, and improving the degree of matching between policy themes and policy tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Chinese firms are winning market share from foreign multinational enterprises in domestic markets. The international business literature suggests that this is happening because these firms are developing non-traditional firm-specific advantages (FSAs). Strategic factor market (SFM) theory provides a good basis for explaining how this is happening. However, it is underdeveloped in terms of analysing unique resources and unique access to those resources by Chinese firms in their domestic markets. This paper aims to develop a framework to understand how Chinese firms have developed non-traditional FSAs. Design/methodology/approach: The case study method is adopted to explore how Chinese firms develop non-traditional FSAs. Specifically, the authors compare paired case studies of a Chinese firm and a foreign multinational in each of two industries. Findings: The authors find that Chinese firms have developed non-traditional FSAs because of more relevant experience, better adapted strategies and privileged relationships. This has enabled Chinese firms to develop non-traditional FSAs. Originality/value: The authors propose a framework that conceptualises non-traditional FSA development in Chinese firms as a product of superior access to unique and valuable resources in their domestic SFMs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study explores the critical role of digitalization in enhancing the competitive advantage of Albanian manufacturing firms amidst a rapidly changing business environment (Guo et al., 2023). It examines various data sources to understand how digital transformation influences firm performance and strategies in Albania. The findings reveal that digitalization significantly boosts profitability, market share, and innovation in these firms, enabling a faster response to market shifts and customer needs. Key drivers for digital adoption in the Albanian manufacturing sector include market trends, competitive pressures, and technological advancements. However, challenges such as financial constraints, skill gaps in the workforce, and data security issues are also prevalent (Kalaj et al., 2022). The research concludes that digitalization is a strategic necessity for Albanian manufacturing firms aiming to establish themselves as industry leaders. By effectively leveraging digital technologies and overcoming related hurdles, these firms can excel in the global market. This condensed summary presents the essence of the original text, focusing on the main findings and conclusions of the research on digitalization in the Albanian manufacturing industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Indonesia has largest Muslim population in the world, holds immense potential to lead the global technology based financial service revolution. However, the current landscape presents limitated market share. Out of 330 licensed fintechs, only 28 adhere to Sharia economic principles. This study aimed to to provide a conceptual model and unravel the factors shaping Behavioral Intentions (BI) in the use of Islamic Fintech in Indonesia. Additionally, it sought to assess the mediating effects of BI on the relationship between UTAUT2, Religiosity, and Service Quality of Islamic fintech, impacting Use Behavior (UB). Questionnaires was administered from 539 respondents, forming the basis for primary data collection. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis, while SEM PLS examined the relationships between variables. This study revealed that BI of Islamic fintech directly influenced by Performance Expectation (PE), Effort Expectation (EE), Social Influence (SI), Habit (HA), Religiosity (RE), and ESQUAL (ESQ), while Facilitating Conditions (FC), HA, and BI significantly affects UB. A pivotal finding was the identification of BI as a mediator in the relationship between RE and ESQ, influencing subsequent UB. These results contribute significantly to the existing knowledge base, offering valuable insights to enhance the performance of Islamic fintech in Indonesia. The proposed factor model not only provides a framework for influencing behavioral intention within the sector but also suggests improvements to operational efficiency and effectiveness. This study is poised to make substantial contributions to the managerial and policy frameworks of Islamic fintech firms, fostering a more robust and responsive industry in Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bamboo breeding strategies are essential in realizing "Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic (BASP)". This review article aims to explore the crucial role of breeding strategies in achieving the substitution of plastic products with bamboo as outlined under the BASP Initiative. Firstly, we address the issue of plastic pollution, along with the background of reducing the market share and demand for plastic products. It categorizes the types of bamboo products that can fully or partially replace plastic products in various categories, such as daily necessities, building materials, and industrial products. Then, we investigate which bamboo species can replace which plastic products and propose the need for bamboo improvement. Furthermore, it presents data from positioning observation research stations for bamboo forest ecosystems in China and outlines the essential traits necessary for bamboo substitution, including characteristics like long internode length, extended fiber length, thick culm wall, and optimal cellulose-to-lignin content ratio, among others. Finally, we discuss breeding methods and genetic improvement as key strategies to achieve bamboo substitution and suggest the potential of enhancing bamboo traits to serve as a viable replacement source for plastics. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance bamboo's growth features and physical properties to meet the criteria for substituting bamboo for plastics effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the article is to formalize the genesis of digital financial technologies (DFT), identify: the impact of its stages on the competitiveness of representatives of the financial and credit sector (RFKS), the features of digital competition; quantitative assessments of the specified impacts. Achieving this goal has scientific and practical significance, in particular, for the formation of an effective digital strategy of the RFKS. It is noted that the genesis of digitalization was not uniform and took place in stages, which are a consequence of the level of development of the DFT, the need to adapt the RFKS to them and determine the peculiarities of the competition of the RFKS. The dynamics of changes in the market share by types of digital financial services of fintech companies were studied, and a significant fluctuation in their competitive positions was noted. It is indicated that the complex application of DFT by fintech companies gives them the opportunity to strategically gain a significant competitive advantage over traditional RFKS. The prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation in the market of digital services of fintech companies and banks are indicated. It is noted that a new phenomenon is manifested on the example of fintech companies - mutual multiplicative strengthening of the development of DFT, which leads to increased competition. According to the results of the study of the effects of digitalization on the PFKS, the factors of the formation of threats to the competitiveness of banks in a strategic plan are determined and the directions of actions of institutional structures that will contribute to the strengthening of the market competitiveness of non-bank financial structures are indicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Paying attention to developments in market competition, banking efficiency, and profitability is very important because it will update industry information so that it can be utilized by the early warning system (EWS). Market competition is important in business, so this research is interesting for the public. This research aims to find out the impact of competition and efficiency provide positive synergy on banking profitability. The theoretical basis for problem-solving will use industrial organization thinking, which focuses on the structure conduct performance-efficiency structure hypothesis (SCP-ESH) theory (Abbas & Sheikh, 2023). The research object uses 12 samples of conventional banks in Indonesia, which are included in the top 10 categories of a set of banks during 2012-2021 (quarterly data). The analysis uses panel data regression and statistical analysis. From the research results, it was found that there is a positive synergy between market spread operational cost management efficiency and the intermediation function in banking profitability. However, company size has a negative impact on banking profitability. This research is relevant to the research of Gavurova et al. (2017), who found that the market structure of the banking industry in the European Union was still concentrated. However, market structure is negatively related to banking performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An addition of soft set theory, Neutrosophic soft set theory offers a versatile framework for handling indeterminacy and uncertainty in data. Using this theory for the prediction of market share includes representing market data in a neutrosophic soft-set format, where elements pose truth, indeterminacy, and false degrees. The predictive model is constructed to estimate future market shares with consideration for ambiguity and uncertainty by analyzing previous market factors and trends affecting market dynamics within these frameworks. The stock market prediction pattern is interpreted as a significant action and it is more beneficial. Therefore, stock prices will result in substantial profits from sound taking choices. Thus, stock market forecasting is a main task for investors to spend their money to create maximum profit due to the noisy and stagnant data. Stock market prediction uses learning tools and mathematical strategies. Therefore, this manuscript offers the design of Financial Market Share Prediction using the Intuitionistic Possibility Fermatean Neutrosophic Soft Set (FMSP-IPFNS) technique. In the FMSP-IPFNS technique, a three-stage approach is followed. Firstly, the data normalization process is executed using a min-max scalar approach. Secondly, the prediction process can be carried out using the IPFNS approach. Thirdly, the parameter adjustment of the IPFNS approach takes place using the grasshopper optimization algorithm (GOA). To validate the performance of the FMSP-IPFNS system, a sequence of experimentations were tested. The obtained values demonstrate the promising results of the FMSP-IPFNS system compared to other models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the influence of relationship marketing and organizational performance in the hospitality industry in Bayelsa State. It adopts the cross sectional research design to elicit information about employees' empathy and satisfaction and how these antecedents give rise to increased market share and sales volume of hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The population consists of all existing hotels in the state and their workforce from which a sample size of seventy-six (76) employees was drawn using the simple random sampling technique. These samples were issued self report questionnaires and the collected data were analyzed using Spearman's Rank Order Correlation Coefficient through the aid of SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that relationship marketing (empathy and satisfaction) had a positive and significant correlation with performance (market share and sales volume), which is influenced by participants' level of education. Based on this, it was concluded that relationship marketing dimensions of empathy and satisfaction are key predictors of organizational performance in terms of market share and sales volume among hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The study therefore recommends that since in today's competitive world, customers are in the center of organization's attention and their satisfaction is the main factor in gaining competitive advantage, therefore, continuous training of employees on relationship marketing approach should be encouraged in the hotel operations as it would help hotels to retain valuable customers and equally attract potential ones. Also, hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State should only employ individuals with requisite knowledge of themselves (self awareness) as this will reflect on the way they serve customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Exporting agricultural products is considered as one of the strategies for developing non-oil exports and achieving sustainable economic growth in developing countries. Saffron, as an export commodity, holds particular significance in Iran's non-oil exports. Given Iran's position among the top four saffron-exporting countries globally, this study aims to prioritize Iran's saffron target markets based on market competition indices and calculate its relative advantage and export stability index in the world market and Iran's export target countries. Comparison of the global market structure of the product during 2003 to 2022 revealed that despite the significant shares of Iran, Spain, England, and Nigeria in most years, the market structure has been characterized by a multi-sided monopoly, open and closed, and in some years dominated by oligopoly, indicating an increase in the number of competitors and the competitiveness of the export market for this product. Iran, with an average share of 13.6% in the saffron export market and producing over 80% of saffron, does not have a direct share in global exports, and most of Iran's saffron is exported to countries such as the UAE, Spain, China, and Oman, and then re-exported to other countries, for which strategies such as market expansion and branding need to be prioritized. The results showed that in 2022, four countries, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Iran, and Spain, accounted for 93% of the total world exports, and Iran ranked second in terms of export volume in the saffron export market during the study period. Also, Iran had an export stability index of less than one (0.96) but the trend of this index indicates a decrease in Iran's stability. The results showed that the majority of Iran's saffron exports are concentrated in only four countries, with the composition of these countries varying over time. To enhance market stability and growth, it is crucial to expand the target export markets. Prioritization should be given to China, UAE, Spain, India, USA, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, and Kuwait, with average priority ranks of 4.15, 6.85, 7.7, 7.95, 8.9, 12.3, 14.35, 15.25, 15.5, and 16.45 respectively. Furthermore, the results indicated that the export market for saffron is oligopolistic. Therefore, it is essential for all exporting countries to collaborate in determining the price and market share for each country. This collaborative approach can help in stabilizing the market, ensuring fair pricing, and promoting sustainable growth in the saffron industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Manufacturers in online retailing are exploring a physical store option: showroom, retail store, or hybrid model. We've built game‐theoretic models to study their deployment strategies and channel preferences of e‐tailers and consumers. Our analysis reveals that manufacturers opt for a hybrid store with a small showrooming effect, showroom with a significant effect, but rarely a retail store. Consumers generally favor manufacturers introducing an offline channel while e‐tailers prefer this when the online channel has a large market share. When the online channel dominates, e‐tailers are more motivated to choose a hybrid store while consumers lean towards a showroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multimarket competition with multiple firms is crucial for marketers in product decisions. Despite its importance in marketing decisions, empirical research on product line configurations in multimarket contact (MMC) is limited. Utilizing panel data from the fast-moving consumer goods from four geographic zones encompassing 80,000 households in urban and rural markets, the authors empirically confirm that as MMC with rivals increases, focal firms tend to become more aggressive by adjusting their product line configurations. Moreover, when the focal firm holds a high market share and resource centrality in the focal market, it exhibits deterrence by maintaining the status quo. Similarly, when examining the interaction effect of MMC with focal market profitability, we observe that the focal firm becomes aggressive and adjusts its configuration. This study extends current research on product line configuration decisions, especially when the boundaries of physical markets are becoming increasingly blurred with the rise of e-commerce and hyperlocal models increasing multimarket contacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to analyze and formulate an effective strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the coconut oil industry at PT XYZ. With increasing competition in the global market, PT XYZ must adopt the right strategies to sustain and grow its market share. The research utilizes a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to identify internal and external factors influencing the company's competitiveness. Furthermore, Porter's Five Forces analysis is used to assess industry dynamics and understand PT XYZ's competitive position within the coconut oil sector. The findings suggest that PT XYZ should prioritize improving production efficiency, diversifying its product offerings, enhancing product quality, and expanding its distribution network. To strengthen its position in the global market, PT XYZ should implement product innovations, upgrade quality standards, and invest in stronger branding initiatives. Additionally, the company should leverage its strengths to mitigate market threats and capitalize on emerging opportunities. These strategic recommendations are expected to significantly enhance PT XYZ's ability to compete in the coconut oil industry and ensure long-term sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Commercial banks in Kenya operate in quite dynamic financial market environment and continue to experience stiff competition in the provision of financial services. The liberation of the financial markets has resulted into an upsurge in the number of institutions providing financial products and services, threatening the future of Kenyan commercial banks. This study aimed at determining the effect of strategic alliances on competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. The objectives were to determine effect of joint ventures, equity alliances, and joint research and development on the competitiveness of Kenyan banks where Resource Based View, competitive advantage, and resource dependence theories were used. Causal research design was adopted where all the 42 Kenyan commercial banks formed the target population. Census survey sampling design was applied and semi-structured questionnaire used. Using descriptive and inferential statistics analysis, the study found that joint venture (β=0.435, p=0.000) equity alliances (β=0.227, p=0.018), and joint research and development (β=0.0.612, p=0.000) had positive significant effects on competitive advantage. With a coefficient of determination (R-square) of 68.9% and overall p-value of 0.000, the study concluded strategic alliances have a statistical significant effect on competitive advantage. The study recommends that managements of commercial banks should fast-truck implementation of such alliances to for improved competitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]