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The multinational enterprise, capabilities, and digitalization: governance and growth with world disorder This essay revisits my 2014 JIBS article about the potential for integrating international business internalization theory with a strategic management capabilities perspective. It recaps the capabilities framework with an emphasis on the learning required of emerging market multinationals and illustrates this with the case of Hyundai Motor Company’s internationalization and growth. It also discusses two aspects of the global economy that have become more prominent since 2014 in shaping international business: geopolitical uncertainty and digitalization. A rise in geopolitical tensions appears to be rebalancing the relationships between multinationals and home/host governments. Digitalization facilitates international business; but it adds new vulnerabilities by (further) accelerating competition, enabling new rivals, and introducing systemic risks into digital supply chains. Impli...
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Digital technology and service tradability: evidence from patent innovations and knowledge utilization Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and industrial robots have diminished employment opportunities in manufacturing trade, prompting stakeholders to explore alternative tradable sectors that capitalize on low-cost labor advantages. This paper analyzes the impact of digital technology innovations and spillovers on the tradability of services by matching input-output data and patent data from 76 economies spanning from 1995 to 2020. The empirical results indicate that patent innovations in the information industry itself will inhibit the tradability of domestic services, whereas domestic and international digital technology utilizations facilitate it. Given that the positive effects of domestic digital technology spillover outweigh the negative ones, digital technology is poised to comprehensively empower the tradability of services. The impact of different digital tec...
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Analyzing Toolkits

Analyzing Toolkits for the Development of Information Support for Smart Spaces Trends in the development of smart spaces are described. Modern tools for designing the information support of smart spaces are presented, and a brief description of them, their applied methods, and their standards are given. It is concluded that there is a growing need for specialist designers of this field of knowledge. The paper builds on prior research into using model-driven development methodologies (MDE / MDA - Model Driven Architecture) to enable structured design of smart spaces. This allows defining high-level models of a smart space which can then be systematically transformed into deployable software / hardware descriptions. It uses semantic technologies such as ontologies to give a formal, machine-understandable description to components of smart spaces (sensors, actuators, services, context, etc.). This enhances interoperability and consistency, and supports verification of models against ...
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Artificial Intelligence

Global Trends in Artificial Intelligence. Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects The phenomenon of the rapid transformation of the world under the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is driven by its ability to accelerate innovation, reshape economic processes, influence the ways people interact with technology, and open new perspectives for human development. In recent years, AI was integrated into key areas of life at an unprecedented pace, significantly transforming the labor market, scientific research, social communications, global security, and the economy. However, these changes require a conscious approach to regulation, the establishment of ethical boundaries, and the adaptation of society to new technological realities. It is crucial to ensure that AI remains a tool for progress, fostering sustainable development rather than posing a threat to stability and human well-being. network, data transmission, cloud networking, 5G connectivity, cybersecurity, wireless technol...
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Grouting Quality

Development of Grouting Quality Evaluation System for a Shield TBM Tunnel Using the Impact-Echo Method Effective backfill grouting is crucial for the stability of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tunnels. Insufficient grouting can lead to severe consequences, including groundwater seepage, surface settling, and cavity in the ground. This study introduces an innovative evaluation system using the impact-echo (IE) method to ensure the quality of backfill grouting behind segment linings. Through in-depth analysis of IE signals, three key indicators-Geometric Damping Ratio (GDR), Dominant Resonance Duration (DRD), and the number of post-peak amplitude Counts above 10% of the peak value after 1 millisecond (N10AMP)-have been identified, effectively capturing grouting quality in the near-surface zone. Despite the current limitations of solenoid hammers in terms of structural thickness applicability, our enhancements in the diversification of size, impact force, and contact time extend their util...
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Digitalization

Digitalization and sustainable branding in tourism destinations from a systematic review perspective Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping the tourism industry, offering new opportunities for destinations to communicate sustainability values and engage with environmentally conscious travelers. However, a gap remains in understanding how digital tools directly influence sustainable branding strategies and consumer perception. This study addresses this gap through a systematic literature review of 60 peer-reviewed articles, using bibliometric analysis and qualitative synthesis to identify trends, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. The review highlights the growing role of technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, mobile apps, artificial intelligence, and social media in enhancing destination image, promoting authenticity, and supporting sustainability narratives. Two conceptual models-the Digital–Sustainability Branding Matrix and the Destination Archetyp...
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Ecological Resilience

Unveiling the Eco-Digital Nexus: a systematic review of pathways to sustainable futures and ecological resilience This current paper systematically examines how digitalization supports sustainable solutions and enhances resilience to ecological crises, focusing on corporate settings. Based on a review of 250 peer-reviewed articles published between 2011 and 2024, this study explores the relationship between digital technologies and environmental sustainability. Findings show a growing interest in leveraging digital tools for sustainable operations, yet reveal persistent gaps, particularly regarding the long-term effectiveness of these strategies and potential unintended consequences. Overall, this review offers valuable insights for policymakers, corporate leaders, and researchers aiming to navigate the evolving eco-digital landscape and promote resilient, sustainable futures. network security, computer networks, data communication, wireless networking, LAN, WAN, VPN, network topology,...
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