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Maximizing the Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact of the Metaverse
Thunderbird International Business Review, Volume 68, Issue 5, Page 677-690, September/October 2026.ABSTRACT The metaverse is a transformative digital ecosystem with the potential to redefine economic, environmental, and social systems. This qualitative study examines how the metaverse and its enabling technologies—such as AR/VR, blockchain, and AI—might evolve to influence sustainability. Drawing on semi‐structured interviews with global experts and
Alessandro Lanteri +2 more
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A framework for efficient cross-chain token transfers in blockchain networks
Journal of King Saud University: Computer and Information SciencesThe proliferation of blockchain technology has resulted in diverse token standards, posing challenges for compatibility, security, and performance in existing cross-chain bridges.
Hongyu Guo +6 more
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The Mutable Original: How Chinese Counterfeits Become Nigerian Originals in African Markets
American Anthropologist, Volume 128, Issue 3, Page 581-594, September 2026.ABSTRACT Affordable Chinese copies of Western brands are ubiquitous in African markets. Despite democratizing consumer access, these goods appear to cement hegemonic value hierarchies that rank Chinese or local products as inferior to Western goods.
Jing Jing Liu
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ERC-1155 under the lens: a graph-based analysis of the Ethereum multi-token standard
Applied Network ScienceThe ERC-1155 standard introduced on the Ethereum blockchain allows for managing multiple tokens, both fungible and non-fungible, within a single contract.
Matteo Loporchio +3 more
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Non-Fungible Token Enhanced Blockchain-Based Online Social Network
IEEE AccessIn the current digital landscape, almost everyone is on social media or various social media platforms. People use social media for a plethora of purposes, which include staying connected with friends and family, accessing information and updates about ...
Shruti Jadon +5 more
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After the Hype: Resilience Seeking in Emerging Technology Ecosystems
Journal of Product Innovation Management, Volume 43, Issue 5, Page 793-826, September 2026.ABSTRACT Academic Summary Hype often helps emerging technology ecosystems gain early support for their innovative value propositions, but the initial excitement around the technology typically vanishes at some point. This decrease in excitement and support may lead some ecosystems to fail while others are resilient and recover.
Fiona Schweitzer +2 more
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Psychology &Marketing, Volume 43, Issue 8, Page 1878-1898, August 2026.ABSTRACT Surprise marketing, characterized by unexpected tactics such as blind boxes and spontaneous discounts, captivates consumers by sparking curiosity and participation. Despite increasing industry use, scholarly research remains fragmented and limited.
Xin‐Jean Lim +2 more
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Spanish stock returns, growth, and inflation, 1900–2020
The Economic History Review, Volume 79, Issue 3, Page 922-956, August 2026.Abstract This paper studies equity returns in the Madrid Stock Exchange and their connections with the macroeconomy from the emergence of a stock market around 1900 to its ‘big bang’ at the turn of the twenty‐first century. Using high‐quality data from primary sources and the methodology of the modern IBEX35 (published since 1987), we constructed an ...
Stefano Battilossi +2 more
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Non-fungible token integration in neurosurgery: a technical review. [PDF]
Neurosurg Rev, 2023 Lawson McLean A.
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Unraveling the NFT economy: A comprehensive collection of Non-Fungible Token transactions and metadata. [PDF]
Data Brief, 2023 Costa D, La Cava L, Tagarelli A.
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