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INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZATION AND VERTICAL DIFFERENTIATION [PDF]

Annals of the University of Oradea: Economic Science, 2010
During the last decades, market segmentation and intra-industry trade have become increasingly relevant. The underlying hypothesis of our work is that distinct articles have heterogeneous potential for vertical differentiation, implying that different ...
Furia Donatella, Vaccaro Enrico, Affortunato Francesca, Ciommi Mariateresa   +3 more
doaj  

Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

High‐performance heat‐resistant tactile sensor for intelligent sensing and safe operation

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Tactile sensing in high‐temperature environments remains a critical challenge for robotic systems operating in industrial manufacturing, food processing, and other high‐temperature assembly operations. Herein, we report a heat‐resistant flexible tactile sensor with comprehensive high performance, featuring a hierarchical architecture ...
Yugang Chen, Shasha Wang, Haopeng Wang, Xun Fu, Qifei Lv, Shuting Xie, Yan Li, Jiangtian Tan, Linghai Xie   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

MNE retrenchment and redeployment in the face of the US–China trade war: Real options and strategic flexibility

Global Strategy Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary Trade wars increasingly manifest in the contemporary environment for global business; thereby, calling for examination of MNE strategic responses. MNEs can respond to such shocks by leveraging their strategic flexibility and engaging in retrenchment and redeployment; that is, the respective scaling down (up) of subsidiary ...
Hyewon Ma, Joseph A. Clougherty
wiley   +1 more source

Operating in perpetual motion? Coping with the dark side of global boundary spanning

Global Strategy Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary This paper explores how individuals experience and cope with the demands of global boundary spanning in multinational enterprises (MNEs). We foreground temporary colocation as a modality through which mobile global boundary spanners repeatedly traverse multiple boundaries, triggering intense demands with adverse consequences ...
Kieran M. Conroy, Anthony McDonnell, Stefan Jooss   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caring Flexibly? Working Conditions and the Supply of Adult Care

Health Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although flexible employment policies can help employed individuals balance caregiving and paid work, limited evidence has been devoted to examining the effect of working flexibly on the supply of care to older adults. In this paper, we study the impact of flexible working conditions on the supply of informal adult care and mental health.
Joan Costa‐Font, Wanying Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Current strategies to enhance the target efficiency of advanced multifunctional ultrasound contrast agents in ischemic diseases

Interdisciplinary Medicine, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract outlines a novel multifunctional ultrasound contrast agent for the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic diseases, along with innovative strategies to enhance its targeting efficiency. Abstract Ischemic diseases, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral ischemia, are leading causes of death and disability worldwide ...
Yangyang Zhou, Jing Lin, Yu Chen, Jiaqi Zhao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Large Datasets for the Euro Area and Its Member Countries and the Dynamic Effects of the Common Monetary Policy

Journal of Applied Econometrics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We introduce EA‐MD‐QD, a new publicly available dataset comprising 1136 macroeconomic time series for the euro area (EA) and its ten largest member countries observed at monthly or quarterly frequency. Since January 2024, EA‐MD‐QD has been updated monthly and continuously revised, providing a valuable resource for policy analysis in the EA ...
Matteo Barigozzi, Claudio Lissona, Lorenzo Tonni   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

When Does Top Management Team Diversity Matter in Large Organizations?

Journal of Organizational Behavior, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Top management teams (TMTs) drive strategic leadership, but there is little clarity on when the composition of these upper echelons most impacts organization performance. Drawing from the categorization‐elaboration model, we study an 18‐year sample of approximately 4500 organizations and over 32 000 executives and find a positive relationship ...
Frances Fabian, James M. Plečnik, Shan Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harnessing Aggregation‐Induced Emission for Advanced Disease Diagnosis: Mechanisms, Strategies and Future Perspectives

Medicine Bulletin, EarlyView.
The figure was created in BioRender.com. ABSTRACT Accurate and early diagnosis remains a key challenge in modern disease management. Conventional diagnostic methods often suffer from limitations in sensitivity, spatial resolution, and practical usability.
Zizhuo Du, Li Song, Xingrui Chen, Jun Jing, Yingchen Wang, Yue Jiang, Jiahui Gao, Dan Li, Feiran Xie, Peihong Xiao, Ben Zhong Tang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source