This chapter explores the profound disruptions to globalization and trade liberalization caused by the resurgence of trade wars in the 21st century. Driven by geopolitical rivalries and shifting economic power dynamics, ...

Since their inception, e-commerce platforms have been continuously innovating to enhance the user experience. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in various areas of digital marketing, especially in ...

Metaverse has gained a lot of attention in recent years for its potential in the tourism and hospitality industry. As a disruptive technology, Metaverse offers an immersive experience that takes advantage of the virtual ...

Over the past few decades, e-commerce has become a dominant force in global commerce and has had a significant impact on the tourism industry. Although search engines affect the online experience of Internet users on ...

The increasing significance of digital engagement in the tourism sector has led to a heightened interest in the ways in which Destination Development, Management and Marketing Organizations (DDMMOs) websites influence ...

The increasing significance of digital engagement in the tourism sector has led to a heightened interest in the ways in which Destination Development, Management and Marketing Organizations (DDMMOs) websites influence ...

The accelerated pace of technological advancement has had a signifi cant impact on the tourism and hospitality sectors, particularly with regard to the integration of service robots into hotel operations. These robots ...

: Geopolitical risks have intensified globally, creating both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs. This study examines the impact of geopolitical risk on entrepreneurial intentions using the Theory of Planned ...

In response to the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products and the parallel rise of deceptive green marketing practices, this study examines the impact of greenwashing awareness and green perceived benefits ...

As the European Union advances its bioeconomy strategy, the agricultural sector emerges as a key domain requiring targeted upskilling in digital and entrepreneurial com petencies. This study examines how agricultural ...

This cross-country study examines how higher education institutions collaborate with government, industry, and civil society to promote the European Green Deal and Just Tran sition initiatives. Framed within the quadruple ...

Shrinkage cracking is a prevalent failure mode in concrete structures, particularly those with low volume-to-surface ratios, compromising durability and increasing maintenance costs. Early-age concrete is more prone to ...

Connections in timber structures play a vital role in the stiffness, strength and overall performance of the structure. Embedment properties are of paramount to the overall performance of bolted connections. This study ...

In the decades of 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s most of the buildings in Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean Sea which is located to a high seismicity region, were designed without seismic design criteria and ...

The research aims to investigate the existing design standards KANEPE (2017) [1] and EN 1998-3 (2005) [2] regarding the seismic assessment of existing reinforced concrete structures through a real case study. Also, the ...

Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs) is an effective way for mitigating vibrations and sways in engi neering structures under lateral actions, such as strong winds. Thus, TMDs can enhance safe ty and reduce design structural demands. ...

Due to safety issues, many of the existing reinforced concrete structures in Cyprus, built 50 years ago, require immediate retrofitting. In general, a great number of structures have issues with reinforcement corrosion ...

Understanding how children comprehend text by forming links between sentences has been the focus of research for decades. Such research has consistently shown that children use anaphors and resolve ambiguities in a ...

The global concern over the interplay between climate mitigation, urban structures, and city energy usage underscores a pressing need for innovative solutions. This research delves into the relationship between urban ...

Focused on examining the intricate interplay between megadevelopments and sustainability, this paper analyzes four (4) international cases. The study identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent ...