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Maximizing the Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact of the Metaverse

Thunderbird International Business Review, EarlyView.
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, Mark Esposito, Massimiliano Cappuccio   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strategic foresight: Scenario planning for business development of the Indonesian Orchid Association (IOA), West Java, Indonesia

Economia Agro-Alimentare
Agricultural businesses are often faced with uncertainty about the future, which can be both an opportunity and a threat to business development. This study aims to formulate a strategic foresight for business development at the Indonesian Orchid ...
Tasya Nabila Salman, Aos Aos, Agus Dana Permana   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Collision of Tradition, Technology, and Capitalism in American Hunting Culture 美国狩猎文化中传统、技术与资本的碰撞

Wildlife Letters, EarlyView.
This essay describes the context of big game hunting in the western United States in the twenty‐first century from a sociological perspective. Using Ogburn's theory of cultural lag as a guide, it explores the relationship of technology and capitalism to hunting.
Stephen L. Eliason
wiley   +1 more source

Multiterminal High‐Voltage Direct Current Projects: A Comprehensive Assessment and Future Prospects

High Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Multiterminal high‐voltage direct current (MT‐HVDC) systems are an important part of modern power systems, addressing the need for bulk power delivery and efficient renewable energy integration. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in MT‐HVDC technology, including launched projects and ongoing initiatives.
Mohammad Hossein Mousavi, Hassan Moradi, Kumars Rouzbehi, Vijay K. Sood   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Crisis, temporality and governmental policy agendas: The cases of Finland and Sweden

Scandinavian Political Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract Crises transform the temporal orientation of political decision‐making. They demand immediate and decisive action and thus convert time into a means of political control. In these circumstances, assessing the long‐term consequences of proposed policies with respect to welfare, sustainability or justice also becomes demanding.
Henri Vogt, Mikko Värttö
wiley   +1 more source

The uncertainty in regional innovation policy: some ration-ales and tools for learning in policy making [PDF]

This paper deals with two major dilemmas in regional innovation policy making: The dilemma that theory does not provide sufficient answers for the formulation of specific innovation policy measures addressing the problem configurations of single regions ...
Koschatzky, Knut
core  

Churchill and Spain: More Sancho than Quixote?

History, EarlyView.
Abstract This article offers a detailed analysis of Winston Churchill's relationship with Spain over the course of his long and eventful political and personal life. The article focuses on three key episodes: Churchill's ambivalent stance during the Spanish Civil War; his leadership and policy towards Spain during the crucial years of the Second World ...
EMILIO SÁENZ‐FRANCÉS
wiley   +1 more source

Analytic vision of foresight planning in venezuelan public universities

Cuadernos de Administración, 2014
This work sought to analyze the scope of foresight planning in managing Venezuelan public universities (VPU) within the context of the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado (UCLA), Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda (UNEFM ...
Yamileth P. Lucena López
doaj  

Designing a research-based foresight model for Iranian medical universities: addressing emerging challenges in medical education

European Journal of Futures Research
Introduction Iranian medical universities are facing a range of domestic and international challenges, including technological transformations, demographic shifts, economic instability, and workforce migration.
Zohreh Nejatzadehgan Eidgahi, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Mostafa Hosseini Golkar, Reza Dehnavieh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does Proactivity Affect Insurance Solidarity and Individual Responsibility?

The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the past 20 years, the insurance industry has been experimenting with technological innovations that deeply affect its business model and social function. This article explores the use of digital technologies to monitor policyholders' behaviour and personalise their insurance coverage.
Alberto Cevolini, Elena Esposito
wiley   +1 more source