Emigration and Immigration - Science topic

Amazon mythology, as an indispensable part of Hellenic tra-dition, was highly complex and of paramount importance to the col-lective imaginary of the ancients . Not for nothing did its influence cross borders, even though we are still far from knowing the real sig-nificance that it might have achieved in different cultures that, already at that tim...

What does Foucault’s philosophy tell us about fiction? What does fiction reveal about Foucault’s philosophy? Debates about Foucault’s ideas typically revolve around disputes about their philosophical veracity, legitimacy, or credibility, with widely divergent critical responses ranging from unqualified admiration to outright hostility. Noting how t...

Over the last decade, Belgium's Dutch-speaking region of Flanders has been marked by a nationalist impulse. This is most clearly visible in the discourses and electoral success of nationalist parties, which call for a greater degree of Flemish independence from the Belgian state and its southern, French-speaking region of Wallonia. This article ana...

In this paper, we design the cultivation program of virtue and art transmission of cross-border talents under the perspective of deep learning, which mainly includes the creation of talent cultivation bases, the construction of the professional layout structure, the complete talent cultivation system, and the practice platform. Then, combined with...

The rise of fintech, or the combination of digital financial services and technology, represents a turning point in the evolution of financial institutions in an ever-changing financial environment. This Thesis explores the operational aspects and regulatory frameworks in the European Union. Fintechs are able to effectively provide services across...

Under the environment of rapid development of e-commerce platforms and Internet technology, consumers are more and more inclined to online shopping. This paper takes consumers’ perceived value as the main research object and adds platform attributes, such as function, content, brand, etc. The main factors affecting perceived usefulness, perceived e...

Among the numerous issues triggered by the adjusting national economies to international economic flows, an important place is occupied by the international movement of labour and especially its migration. Current international migration is mainly due to the increased international flow of capital, economic crisis, and significant salary difference...

The question of whether and to what extent sea‐louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) infestations from salmon farms influence wild Atlantic salmon survival has been subject to sustained scientific debate and political controversy. Documenting population‐level effects of sea lice on wild salmon remains inherently challenging. We employ comprehensive sea‐l...

Forests play a key role in the mitigation of global warming and provide many other vital ecosystem goods and services. However, as forest continues to vanish at an alarming rate from the surface of the planet, the world desperately needs knowledge on what contributes to forest preservation and restoration. Migration, a hallmark of globalization, is...

Entrepreneurial ecosystems play a vital role in economic development, particularly in transitioning economies of Eastern Europe. This paper examines Romania's experience in fostering entrepreneurship through policy-driven initiatives. Through a comprehensive analysis, it evaluates the effectiveness of Romania's policy framework, identifies challeng...

London als Fluchtort für Künstler:innen, Fotograf:innen und Architekt:innen in den 1930er und 1940er Jahren London war in den 1930er und 1940er Jahren eine Metropole des künstlerischen Exils und ein Ort der Zuflucht vor nationalsozialistischer Verfolgung. Exilierte gründeten Galerien, Verlage und Zeitschriften, sie kooperierten mit lokalen Künstler...

The study presents a synthesis of results obtained in the frame of international cross-border projects, implemented in partnership, for gamma radiation dose rates measured in outdoor environments in various sites in Romania, Moldova, Greece, including urban, rural, touristic and protection areas. The selected sites (n=41) are found in the Eastern C...

The rapid global deployment of 5G networks is revealing their profound influence on various businesses. 5G revolutionizes various fields, such as autonomous mobility, precision medicine, and immersive education, by providing unparalleled speed, connectivity, and real-time responsiveness. Analysts forecast a $13.2 trillion global economic boost thro...

In theory, collaboration is a key component of education in Aotearoa New Zealand. In practice, however, cross sector collaborative relationships are not so easily established or maintained, even when collaboration is ‘mandated’ through government policy. This research explores the perspectives of nine teachers from one Kāhui Ako/Community of Learni...

Amidst the global energy crisis in 2022, the Spanish and Portuguese governments introduced a subsidy to natural gas (“the Iberian exception”), attempting to lower the wholesale electricity market prices, with the understanding that gas-fired-combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) are price-setting technologies most of the time, directly or indirectly....

This research delves into the economic implications of Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency, with a specific focus on its notable surge of 65,000 USD in November 2021. Examining factors such as Bitcoin's supply dynamics, market demand, investor sentiment, and its competitive landscape vis-à-vis other cryptocurrencies, the study aims to elucida...

Facility connectivity plays a pioneering role in the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping in 2013. Xinjiang, as the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt bordering eight Eurasian countries, plays a crucial role in cross-border transportation and humanistic exchanges and is the focus of the national connectivity initi...

En este ensayo se ofrece una breve caracterización de lo que se ha concebido como el modelo exportador de fuerza de trabajo implantado en México, a raíz del desmantelamiento y desarticulación del aparato productivo nacional como consecuencia de la reestructuración neoliberal. Se argumenta que este modelo se sustenta en la exportación indirecta o in...

Both Nigeria and Cameroon reported their first mpox cases in over 30 years in 2017 and 2018 respectively. The Nigerian outbreak is recognised as an ongoing human epidemic. However, owing to sparse genomic data, it is not known whether the increase in cases in Cameroon is driven by zoonotic transmission, or whether the mpox virus (MPXV) is spreading...

Indonesian labor migration is a multifaceted process heavily influenced by private actors, particularly brokers who operate both within the bounds of legality as recruitment agencies and outside it as illicit recruiters. These brokers are frequently accused of exploiting Indonesian migrant workers, leading to government efforts to limit their roles...

The article studies history of migration among the countries of Central Asia and Russia, the factors and scale of emigration to Russia against the background of sanctions from the European Union and the USA, and migrants’ contribution to the economic and demographic development of the state. Migration processes from Central Asia to Russia have a lo...

Swidden agriculture has been practiced historically by communities in SE Asia, but as the population grows and other land uses expand, the areas available to swidden farmers are decreasing. Government environmental policies discriminate against swidden farming. Opportunities for off-farm employment are increasing, and this is attracting young peopl...

Many post-socialist cities in Romania experience population decline caused by both negative natural growth and large-scale international migration. This study seeks to advance an understanding of post-socialist migratory flows from the city of Baia Mare to Western labour markets in terms of its mode of incorporation into the global economy. Using a...

This research examines the various factors contributing to human rights violations in the borders between Bangladesh and India. I analyze the literature on the Bangladesh-India borderlands to answer a few questions regarding the causes of violence. Where is violence the most common? What are some possible solutions? The 4096 km border is shared bet...

Understanding temporary migration is crucial for addressing various socio-economic and environmental challenges in developing countries. However, traditional surveys often fail to capture such movements effectively, leading to a scarcity of reliable data, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This article introduces a detailed and open-access dataset...

International patenting involves seeking patent protection in multiple countries or regions outside the assignee’s nation. This paper examines the evolution and dynamics of international patenting networks (IPNs) using data on cross-border patent grants from the World Intellectual Property Organization database. Employing social network analysis an...

National sovereignty is often described as the ability to govern on one's own territory, but complete sovereignty has never existed in practice and there has always been cross-border trade and exchanges between local populations independent of state regulation. Climate change and global pandemics cross borders and challenge the ability of national...

This study examines the obstacles and consequences of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into digital security in the rapidly evolving digital economy. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding data in today's digital era, particularly when it comes to international data transfers, and stresses the necessity for effective policies that p...

Geosite assessment methodology (GAM or MVG in Albanian) creates the possibility of sustainable planning and management of natural sites, in order to transform them into stops on the itineraries of a tourist destination. This methodology was applied by researcher Vujicic (2011) and is presented through two sets of values: main and complementary, whi...

Migration is an intrinsic part of process of development. The incidences of out-migration from rural Bihar are probably greater than anywhere else in the country. A combination of ircumstances, both natural and societal, has created a situation in the state, where sending a family member out to earn is considered as the only way of staying alive....

This article studies the electricity grid as a manifestation and medium of energy dependency relations. It analyses the experience of managing the electricity grid on the politically divided island of Cyprus over the past six decades to reappraise notions of the grid as a sociotechnical connector. The insularity of the Cypriot grid has made collabo...

Promoting clean energy sources necessitates global cooperation through cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and resource allocation. A global imperative exists to transition towards a cleaner, sustainable energy mix to combat climate change and maintain environmental equilibrium. This study assesses the influence of fossil energy prices (...

This article explores the challenges and implications of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into digital security within the context of the rapidly evolving digital economy. It highlights the significance of data security in the digital age, particularly in cross-border data flows, and the need for effective policies to ensure safe and orderl...

International organizations have enacted diverse regulations to tackle multinational firms' cross-border tax avoidance strategies. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Country-by-Country reporting (CbCr) action, part of the BEPS Project's 13th Action, in mitigating cross-border tax evasion among Chinese multinational corporations. Utili...

As intensas relações entre as cidades da aglomeração urbana transfronteiriça do Iguaçu (AUTI) são estabelecidas, principalmente, a partir do comércio de produtos importados, do turismo e, mais recentemente, da ampliação das atividades das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a mobilidade transfronteira e as...

The perfection of the cross-border regional innovation system of the Pearl RiverDelta (PRD) and Hong Kong remarkably underpins the construction of the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) towards an international technological innovation hub.This paper focuses on the relational characteristics of the usage of technological innovationfunc...

The scale yield function has a great influence on the study of cross-border logistics platform building and rural agricultural products e-commerce selling. This paper analyzes the main factors affecting the effect of cross-border logistics platform construction through factor analysis. Among them, platform content construction, platform service lev...

Employment is a pivotal driver for ensuring and enhancing people’s livelihoods, with stable employment forming the bedrock for achieving high-quality economic development. In this study, CMDS data from 2014–2018, IFR data, and micro-data from China’s Second National Economic Census were utilized to analyze the impact of robot applications on rural...

This study reports a facile and reliable operando X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) system for the characterization of the chemical state and electronic structure during Li‐plating/stripping in all‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs). The measurement conditions (including manufacturing an in situ sample holder) and experimental parameters have been...

Nigeria and Cameroon reported their first mpox cases in over three decades in 2017 and 2018 respectively. The outbreak in Nigeria is recognised as an ongoing human epidemic. However, owing to sparse surveillance and genomic data, it is not known whether the increase in cases in Cameroon is driven by zoonotic or sustained human transmission. Notably...

Today, global health and medical tourism issues are put on the front burner by the international community. Governments intend to design strategies for developing multi-country medical tourism programs while the number of cross-border private trips for medical services is increasing. All of this significantly contributes to the improvement of natio...

The Arctic has warmed almost four times faster than the rest of the globe during the past four decades. This has led to multiple impacts in the Arctic such as the melting of glaciers and the Greenland ice sheet, sea ice retreat, permafrost thaw, altered species distribution and abundance, changes in hydrology and snow conditions, and altered wildfi...

WhatsApp, a widely used instant messaging application, has become a valuable source of digital evidence in forensic investigations. This review article explores the forensic analysis techniques, challenges, and future directions associated with WhatsApp. It covers the extraction and analysis of data from various sources, including mobile devices, c...

People have benefited enormously from e-commerce’s explosive expansion in recent years. E-commerce, in contrast to the traditional business environment, is dynamic and complicated, which poses a number of challenges. The prediction market can create mixed intelligence for sales forecasting, which is essential for e-commerce enterprises, to handle t...

This paper investigates cross-border spillovers between G20 sovereign credit default swap (CDS) markets over the period 2009–2023. First, using the unsupervised K-means machine learning algorithm, we cluster G20 countries into four groups based on similarities in the characteristics of sovereign CDS time series. We then structure our analysis aroun...

Purpose: This paper investigates migration behaviors of young migrants to identify the main factors influencing their return intentions. Recognizing that return migration decision-making is a complex and multidimensional process, the paper sheds light on two under-researched topics in migration literature: return migration intentions and young migr...

The rapid increase in international mobility in higher education has sparked considerable interest in the intersection between international higher education (IHE) and cross-border connections. Previous studies primarily center around the embedded national interests of IHE and suggest that IHE can strengthen the linkage between home and host countr...

In the case of international disputes resolved by means of arbitration, the cross-border effects of the awards are essential for the parties. At first glance, these awards are assimilated to the national court judgements of the state where they were pronounced and are considered foreign court judgements in any other state. Nevertheless, in some cas...

Located between Mexico and the US, the San Ysidro/El Chaparral Land Port of Entry (SYPOE) is one of the busiest border crossings in the world. People with activities at the SYPOE are exposed to vehicular pollutants, especially particles with aerodynamic diameters < 2.5 µm (PM2.5) and black carbon (BC), both associated with adverse health effects. T...

The European Union (EU) aims for a tobacco use prevalence of less than 5% by 2040 with its Tobacco-Free Generation goal, aligning with the tobacco endgame approach. In the Joint Action on Tobacco Control 2 (JATC-2) -project, we examined adopted and planned endgame goals and measures as well as preparedness to counter tobacco industry interference i...

Perimeter control is a traffic management approach aimed at regulating vehicular accumulation within urban regional networks by managing flows on all border-crossing roads. Methods based on the macroscopic fundamental diagram (MFD) fall short in providing specific metering for individual roads. Recent advancements in the cell transmission model (CT...

The Republic of Serbia is traditionally a country of emigration, especially since the 1960s. As a result of this emigration, return migration has become an increasingly intensive migratory process in the 21st century. This study aims to examine the factors behind return migration, as well as to explore the characteristics of the reintegration proce...

Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize global trade by enhancing transparency, increasing efficiency, and reducing fraud. This paper explores the legal and regulatory landscape of blockchain technology in international trade, highlighting the current frameworks, challenges, and opportunities. It examines key aspects such as smart...

Free trade zone is a trade-oriented reform based on its functions and positioning by regional characteristics. To build free trade zones, China began to promote the reform of free trade zones, and since then various free trade zones have been established in succession. This paper is based on the effectiveness of the Liaoning Provincial Free Trade Z...

Smart Specialisation Strategies, their planning and implementation are becoming more important in Europe's transition but also bring up several challenges, especially when it comes to complex innovation processes and requirements arising from the call for sustainable development on several levels. Even though the concept of Smart Specialisation has...

This paper examines the dynamics of international migration from rural Bangladesh, builds up a conceptual framework based upon the NELM (New Economics of Labor Migration) theory proposed by Stark and Bloom (1985), and the migration network theory as discussed in Haug (2008), as opposed to neoclassical micro theory of migration. This paper is also b...

Sand and dust storms (SDSs) are particularly concerning natural disasters in East Asia. At present, there is still a lack of comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of the cross-border SDSs between Mongolia and Northern China and the associated weather systems. This study identifies and documents the spring cross-border SDSs between Mongolia...

This study is primarily aimed at examining the influence of effort expectancy on consumers’ purchase intention within a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) consumption market in China. With the improvement of the living standards for the Chinese consumers, the B2C imported cross-border e-commerce platforms have become the choi...

Interlinked water and climate impacts are increasingly crossing borders via global supply chains. A recent wave of supply chain regulations, based on human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), has emerged with the goal of holding companies accountable for adverse impacts throughout their supply chains. We develop an analytical framework...

The area of the NW Dinarides lies in the northeastern corner of the Adriatic microplate – a promontory of the African plate – which plays a major role in the collision processes occurring in the peri-Adriatic region. Taking advantage of the greatly increased amount of data due to the modernization of the Slovenian seismological network, improved cr...

Against a backdrop of agrarian transformation, COVID-19 intensified translocal precarity among smallholder farmers worldwide. As scholars of economic geography and agrarian studies have shown, smallholder households increasingly struggle to reproduce themselves through agrarian livelihoods alone, with many households compelled to migrate to urban c...

Under the background of globalisation and information technology revolution, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a key strategy for corporate strategic transformation and market expansion. Taking the acquisition of YOUJIUSHIDAI by SACE as an example, this study adopts the methods of literature review, case study analysis and AMP...

The financial sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements, particularly in the realm of digital currencies. This paper explores the potential of digital currencies to replace the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system, which has long been the backbone of international finan...

Borders, as symbolic delimitations that filter relations between subjects and groups of subjects, always fulfill a political function; to delimit, within the scope of these relations, the hierarchization of social actors/actresses and their bodies, according to a certain policy of sexes, genders, social class, race, color, ethnicity or geographical...

The transition from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system to digital currencies presents significant regulatory challenges that need to be addressed to ensure a smooth and secure financial evolution. This paper explores the multifaceted regulatory landscape associated with adopting digital currencies, highli...

This study explores the relationship between globalization and income inequality. By examining data from various countries, we investigate how globalization, which involves increased cross-border interactions in trade and investment, impacts the differences in income levels among individuals. We use different methods to analyze this connection, inc...

This descriptive research paper explores the obstacles and possibilities encountered by recognized food processing startups in Uttarakhand, India. Uttarakhand, a state rich in agricultural resources and supported by favorable government policies, offers an ideal environment for food processing ventures. However, these startups face challenges such...

Child labor migration is a critical issue that has received limited attention from academic and policy domains in many developing countries. This article analysis the causes of child labor migration and working conditions at the destination of temporary inter-rural child labor migration from Sekela district, Northwest Ethiopia. Mixed research metho...

This article explores the current status of the TVET system in West African countries and identifies strategies for effective integration within the ECOWAS region. The study used a mixed-methods research design to investigate regional TVET system integration within ECOWAS. Data was collected from 83 participants randomly selected from Benin, Ghana,...

This article seeks to understand how staging, performing and re-narrating experiences of queer migration can be utilized to radically reimagine queer migrants’ subjectivities and politics in today’s Germany. Informed by ethnographic research conducted between 2020 and 2023, including 22 qualitative interviews with drag performers, I focus on the em...

In 2007, the Government of Sweden launched the international Commission on Climate Change and Development (CCCD), chaired by its Minister for International Development Cooperation, at a time when adaptation was not given the same weight as mitigation in multilateral negotiations. The purpose was to promote adaptation as an integral part of the inte...

This study contributes knowledge to research on longitude innovation contests (ICs), specifically international ICs in cross-border collaboration and the challenges experienced by participants. Our research focuses on an international IC aimed at developing solutions for urban environment-related challenges in Health tech, Greentech, and Smart Citi...

Restrictions of cross-border mobility are typically used to prevent an emerging disease from entering a country in order to slow down its spread. However, such interventions can come with a significant societal cost and should thus be based on careful analysis and quantitative understanding on their effects. To this end, we model the influence of c...

Swatting is named after the ‘Special Weapons and Tactics’ groups of law enforcement officials in the United States – known by the acronym ‘S.W.A.T.’. The major goal of a caller who originates these fictitious disasters is to generate a massive law enforcement response to an unsuspecting victim. In many cases, these false calls are aimed at a countr...

The paper examines the prospects and peculiarities of the development of cross-border e-commerce between Russia and China. The degree of e-commerce impact on trade turnover between Russia and China is assessed using an econometric model based on the analysis of trade flows between BRICS countries in the period from 2000 to 2022. The results obtaine...

The ongoing illegal and inhumane Russian invasion and continued military aggression in Ukraine, along with the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory, severely undermines the health and well-being of all Ukrainian citizens. This war creates acute challenges for those engaged in providing social welfare and mental health services, particularly fo...

Using a multilevel modelling approach to analyse a novel dataset of academic publications at all business schools in 11 European countries, this paper finds that the influence of organisational- and country-level contextual factors on researchers varies considerably based on the type of institution and the development level of the country they are...

This article discusses the problems of internal migration, territorial population movements, the need for legal regulation and management of migration flows. To reduce the outflow of population from rural areas to cities and the most industrially developed regions. The problems of unregulated labor migration and prospects for coordinating the activ...

In the Americas, onchocerciasis has been eliminated in 11 of 13 endemic foci by mass administration of ivermectin. The remaining at-risk population resides in a contiguous cross-border transmission zone located in the Amazon jungle in northwest Brazil and southern Venezuela, known as the Yanomami Focus Area. Here, we describe the development and im...

Objective: This article aims to investigate the impact of China’s capital account openness (OPEN) on cross-border capital flows (CCF). Methods: The research utilizes the ARDL-ECM model for empirical analysis. It begins by summarizing existing literature on the topic and then proceeds to analyze the data spanning from 1998 to 2023. The study explore...

The article explores the concept that the first relations falling under the subject of private international law originated in the primitive period. These relations include exogamy and incest taboos, the institution of hospitality and exchange agreements. Exogamy and incest taboos are fundamental relationships that emerged parallel to the developme...

This study investigates the dynamic relationship between cross-border e-commerce and logistics co-development strategies within the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. The primary objective is to formulate an empirical model capable of estimating the utility and flexibility of cross-border e-commerce logistics, specifical...

This article examines the impact of migration on the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan, and also analyzes the main problems faced by government agencies in managing this process. Aspects such as labor instability, increasing demand for housing resources, changes in urban infrastructure and sociocultural changes are discussed. Possible solutions a...

This study examines the influence of international money transfer apps on financial inclusion and economic growth in Bangladesh. The research draws on a conceptual framework that explores the relationship between financial inclusion, mobile financial services (MFS), and economic development. The findings indicate a surge in the utilization of MFS i...

E-commerce provides a large selection of goods for sale and purchase, which promotes regular transactions and commodity flows. Efficient distribution of goods and precise estimation of customer wants are essential for cost reduction. In order to improve supply chain efficiency in the context of cross-border e-commerce, this article combines machine...

The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of snakebites has been poorly studied. This study used cases reported in official databases to compare clinical and epidemiological aspects of snakebites before and during the pandemic in the city of Manaus, Brazilian Amazon. A total of 1,021 cases of snakebites were recorded. In general, there we...

Pakistan has a conducive condition for the development of a wide range of scrumptious fruits. As a result, the country grows a diverse assortment of tropical and subtropical fruits; the most prized and top-ranked fruit among all fruits grown in Pakistan is citrus. Citrus is the principal fruit that contributes significantly to Pakistan’s export ear...

This paper examines the multifaceted impact of digital currencies on regulatory frameworks, cross-border transaction efficiency, and their integration into mainstream financial systems. Through an in-depth analysis of global policy landscapes, compliance challenges, market stability implications, and the burgeoning role of Central Bank Digital Curr...

Background and Aims: This article analyzes the development process of Chinese education in Thailand and compares its different characteristics regarding Chinese cultural inheritance and language dissemination with other Southeast Asian countries. It is believed that the integration of Buddhist and Confucian cultures between China and Thailand, as w...

This research paper delves into the dynamics of cross-border e-commerce in Jinjiang, China, focusing on consumer behavior and platform preferences. The study aims to investigate the factors influencing consumers' continuous usage of cross-border e-commerce websites, such as perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived security, service qu...

In this article, authors delve into the historical journey of ethnic Koreans relocating to South Korea from CIS countries, where they are commonly referred to as «koryoin» or «koryo-saram». The study conducted by the authors meticulously analyzes the migration patterns of Korean repatriates, identifying key stages and motivations for returning to t...

The EC-Directive on the transfer of enterprises comprises also cross-border relocations, but its impact is quite modest. The three practical cases which were decided by German courts show that additional measure are necessary to restrict cross-border relocation in order to trptect acquired rights of workers. The text is in English and German

Reducing aviation emissions has become a global priority, leading policymakers and industry stakeholders to commit to the achievement of net-zero carbon emissions. Reaching this ambitious goal requires quickly devising and promoting effective policies and measures. Emission levels are heavily influenced by the technological and operational efficien...

Six Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichusmawsoni) have been analyzed for qualitative and quantitative determination of muscular lipid distribution. The specimens were representative of different physical condition and life stage: two adults in good condition and two adults in poor condition (termed “axe handles” based on their emaciated shape) from the...

Global virtual teamwork has emerged as a cornerstone of collaborative teamwork in today's work landscape, characterized by cross-border collaboration using digital technologies. Although research has started to investigate the mechanisms underlying effective teamwork through information and communication technologies (ICTs), an often-neglected dime...

This literature review examines hedging strategies employed by companies to mitigate foreign exchange risk in cross-border transactions. The aim is to synthesize findings from existing studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness, determinants, and challenges of currency hedging practices. The review follows a systematic ap...

The article reveals the features of the payment infrastructure of cross-border trade between China and Russia on the background of geopolitical risks. The authors emphasize the importance of organization and mechanisms of mutual payments between the two states. The risks of using international payment and clearing systems for Russia and China are n...

The rapid development of science has ushered the society into the era of the digital economy, profoundly altering the habits and behaviors of empowered digital citizens. This transformation is particularly evident in the financial sector, where Internet companies have spearheaded the growth of Internet finance, offering non-professional, highly aut...

This article examines how emerging countries around the world have managed to develop despite economic and financial crises, while developing countries, notably in North Africa, have been unable to sustain their growth despite significant endowments of production factors. This article posits that successful structural transformation (ST) is indispe...