International Market Research Articles

Assessing the relation between academic talent mobility and academic output

There is a great controversy between academic talent mobility and academic output. This paper obtains the list of mobile academic talents (experimental group) from NSF. It matches them into the control group list according to the indicators of an academic institution, department, research direction, entry time, age, and NSF fund obtained in the near year. It carries out a seven-year follow-up survey on the quantity and quality of papers published by the experimental and control groups, using the "quasi-experimental research" method for the first time. The results show that, on the one hand, the academic output of Chinese academic talents is highly stable. Mobility is not the critical variable affecting academic output, indicating that academic output is more related to talents' research habits and research ability, which shows the highly stable academic quality of scholars; on the other hand, the study finds that scholars returning from overseas manifest the stability of academic output whose number and quality of academic papers remain highly stable even if the mobility happens again. This study reveals the objective relationship between academic talent mobility and academic output. It has significant reference value for China in the next stage of attracting talent from the international academic labor market.

The development of electronic commerce in the Republic of Moldova

The formulation of proposals for the development of e-commerce were carried out based on the research of this process on the internal and external markets of the Republic of Moldova. In the article, general scientific methods of research were used: the analysis, economic-statistical methods of research. The list of the used references is presented in the end of the work. E-commerce is a sector of the economy that includes commercial and financial transactions, business processes and other actions: advertising, sales, payment for goods. The main advantages of e-commerce are: the reduction of costs, the expansion of the target audience and the reduction of the number of intermediaries. The commercialization of goods through e-commerce platforms on the market of the Republic of Moldova registers significant increases. The article will explore the examination of the e-Commerce process in the international and local market, the studying and elaboration of proposals for the improvement of e-Commerce in the republic.

Die neue Geoökonomik und ihre Auswirkungen auf den Wirtschaftsstandort

Abstract Geopolitical rivalries create mistrust between trading partners. These try to guard themselves against the opportunistic abuse of trade policy by de-risking and de-coupling. Indeed, first empirical evidence points towards an increasing division of the world economy into an US-centered and a China-centered block. Western sanctions against Russia have strongly accel-erated this tendency. Increased fragmentation disincentivizes corporate strategies based on serving foreign markets by exports and favors local-for-local models. This endangers value-added creation in small, open economies such as Austria. Countermeasures must include deepening the European Single Market, striking trade agreements with aligned and neutral countries, and promoting cost efficiency of European production.

30 Years of the Economic European Area; a Tax Law Perspective

In 2024, the European Economic Area (EEA) will have existed for thirty years. During that time, the EEA Agreement has served its cause to enlarge the European internal market to Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Covering fundamental freedoms that need to be interpreted comparably to the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU’s (TFEU’s) fundamental freedoms, a significant amount of case law interpreting the EEA Agreement’s fundamental freedoms has been established from both the CJEU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court. The author attempts to elucidate the approach taken by both courts to come to judgments creating a homogenous interpretation and application of EU law to the largest possible extent. Besides that, the extension of EU directives to cover EEA situations is relevant. The EEA Agreement foresees a procedure for that, but it does not thus far cover substantive direct tax directives. The author argues that some arguments still exist following which EU direct tax directives should actually be added to the EEA Agreement.

Modeling dynamic higher-order comoments for portfolio selection based on copula approach

This paper introduces a novel approach to estimating time-varying higher-order comoments from a theoretical standpoint. We present how to estimate the dynamic higher-order comoments of asset returns under the copula framework, which builds on the ARCD and copula-DCC models to capture the time variation in higher-order moments and correlations of asset returns. Additionally, the elements in the coskewness and cokurtosis matrices are calculated by the double, triple, and quadruple integrals associated with the joint density function of asset returns. The empirical application to five international market indexes shows that the portfolio with time-varying higher-order comoments estimated by the copula approach significantly outperforms equally weighted and mean–variance strategies in economic performance. The robustness analysis verifies the validity and robustness of the proposed estimation method. Our research offers fresh insights for portfolio analysis and risk management decision-making in practical scenarios.

Seed quality and relative lignan profiles of sesame prospected from northern Ghana

The sesame seed contains oil, protein, dietary fibre, and several minerals and it is also a store of lignans. Lignans are key selection factors for sesame quality due to their health, nutritive and market value. In Ghana sesame growers rely on wild or undocumented planting seeds which are of mixed colouration and its lignan content is ambiguous. The objective of this study was to segregate street sesame seeds into component colour fractions and subsequently evaluate the consistency of lignans in the seed fractions. Sesame seeds were collected from street vendors in northern Ghana and were segregated into seed fractions based on the pericarp colour. The viability of seed fractions stored at different temperatures (ambient, 5 °C, 0 °C) over time and lignan contents of single or bulk mixed seeds were verified. The collected seeds were of mixed colouration with approximately 4 % debris, 40 % white, 36 % cream, and 20 % dark coloured seeds by weight. The viability of the seeds was 67–85 % depending on pericarp colour. White seed fractions which had the highest proportion by weight had a significantly (p = 0.0275) higher viability (85 %) than the dark seeds which had the least viability (67 %). The seeds lost viability over time. However, seeds stored at 0 °C maintained a viability of 77 % at the fourth year. There were differences in the relative abundance of lignans for both bulk seeds and, single seeds with different pericarp colours. The most abundant occurring lignans in the seeds were sesamin, sesamolin and sesaminol and its downstream glucosides. The source of seed or pericarp colour was not predictive of seed viability or lignan composition. These findings provide baseline data on seed quality including an improved storability under cold environments. It also gives an insight into how mixed seeds of variable pericarp colours can have distinct characteristics. Although the mixed coloured seeds had no implications for varied quality including lignan content, the international market for sesame requires that seeds are of consistent colour.

The Influence of ESG Endeavors on Organizational and Financial Performance: Mediating Effects of Internal Market Orientation and the Moderating Role of Job Crafting

The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of ESG on organizational and financial performance, and use internal market-oriented culture as an intermediary factor to explore its mediating effect, and finally use job crafting as an adjustment factor to explore its moderating effect. The research results show that ESG has a positive impact on organizational and financial performance, and internal market-oriented culture also has a positive impact on organizational and financial performance. At the same time, internal market-oriented culture (IMOC) has a mediating effect on ESG, organizational and financial performance, while job crafting has a moderating effect on internal market-oriented culture, organizational and financial performance.

Posisi Pasar Karet Indonesia Di Pasar Internasional

Indonesia's position as the largest rubber producing country in the world allows them to become the main exporter of natural rubber. Indonesia exports the majority of its natural rubber production to countries like Japan, India, Brazil, the United States, South Korea, China, Turkey, and others. The competition between Indonesia and other producing countries in exporting rubbers to international markets is relatively tight. The aim of this research is to analyze the position of Indonesia’s technically specified natural rubbers (TSNR) in the international market compared to other exporting countries. The analytical method used is the Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS) Model. The data used in this research is secondary data from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Ivory Coast, Vietnam, Belgium, and Nigeria over the last 10 years (2012 – 2022). The results show that there is a tight competition between Indonesia and Thailand, Ivory Coast, Belgium, Nigeria and the Rest of the World in competing for market share of natural rubber in the international market because the relationship between Indonesia's natural rubber and these countries are substitutional. Meanwhile, Indonesia's natural rubber relationship with Malaysia is complementary. Indonesian natural rubber is a normal good, so if there is an increase in prices it will cause a decrease in demand. If there is an increase in demand for rubber exports in the international market, then the country that will benefit the most is Vietnam. Meanwhile, Indonesia is the fourth ranked country that will benefit the most if it happens.

The Impact of Environmental Regulations on the Export of Hangzhou Enterprises

This paper studies the impact of Hangzhou environmental regulation on the export of enterprises, and takes Hikvision as a case to analyze the input of the enterprise in green transformation and its impact on the export of overseas markets. Through the analysis of Hikvision's financial and ESG reports from 2019 to 2023, the following conclusions were drawn: Hikvision gained a competitive edge in the international market through green transformation measures; By promoting green production and product certification, Hikvision has enhanced its international reputation, and this responsible corporate image has contributed to the growth of its exports; Energy conservation and resource management measures have significantly reduced resource waste and energy consumption, thereby improving the company's profitability and competitiveness in the international market; Hangzhou's environmental regulations significantly promoted Hikvision's green innovation and had a positive impact on the company's export. The research shows that Hangzhou's environmental regulation policy has a positive impact on Hikvision's export.

Innovation and Industry 4.0 in building the international competitiveness of food industry enterprises: The perspective of food industry representatives in Poland

The aim of the research is to determine the impact of innovations and Industry 4.0 solutions on the international competitiveness from the perspectives of representatives of food industry enterprises. The empirical layer used information collected on the basis of a survey using the CATI method conducted on a representative sample of representatives of food industry enterprises. Descriptive statistics, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, multiple comparison test and box-plot plots were used to analyse the data. The study confirmed that implementing certain innovations and solutions, both intangible and tangible, is important for maintaining and improving competitiveness on the international market. This applies particularly innovative, modern ways of reaching the customer, developing innovative products, the use of IT systems and the use of innovative methods in advertising and promotion. The conclusions present direct implications for managers of food enterprises who formulate competitive strategies.

The Impact of Project Activities on the International Business Development

The impact of project activities on the international business development is an urgent issue in view of the increasing global expansion and intensifying competition between companies. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of project activities on the international business development. The research methodology is based on the analysis of modern trends in the development of international business using econometric modelling, statistical analysis, and extrapolation. The impact of project activities on business expansion was determined and the use of Agile and PMBOK methodologies was assessed. The obtained results show the experience of international companies in the use of project methodologies, which increased by 20% in 2023 compared to 2022. The study found that project activities have a significant impact on the international business development thanks to the support of bank lending. The results show that the effective use of project methodology optimize production processes and reduce costs in international business. The available results emphasize the importance of strategic project management for the successful development of enterprises on the international market using the example of Azerbaijan. The research findings indicate the effective practice of applying innovative technologies in project activities with the help of Agile for international business development. A comparative analysis of management approaches objectively determines the advantages, which include the promptness of decision-making, ensuring organizational efficiency. Further research into project management methods in international business will contribute to the improvement of management practices and the development of strategies that meet the modern globalization challenges.

Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Produk Frozen Food Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Menggunakan Metode Analisis Swot Dan Metode Deksriptif Eksploratif Pada PT Primafood International (Fiesta Group)

This study conducted a SWOT analysis of PT. Primafood International's marketing strategy to improvemarketing competitiveness, especially in the frozen food sector, where sales and revenue have decreased overthe past year. The method used is a qualitative method with an exploratory descriptive approach, data collectedthrough interviews, direct observation, and secondary and primary sources. The EFE analysis identifiedincreasing market potential (0.6222) as the main opportunity and price wars (0.6984) as the main threat. TheIFE matrix highlights product diversity (0.7718) as the greatest strength and simple management (0.1712) asthe greatest weakness. PT Primafood International is in quadrant II of the IE matrix, indicating the need forgrowth and development. Based on the SWOT analysis, the most appropriate strategy used by the company isto expand cooperation with various agents or resellers in various regions, both in Pasuruan City and PasuruanRegency.

Features of the Development of International Trade in Tourist Services

Introduction. The relevance of studying the peculiarities of the development of international trade in tourist services is determined by the significant role of world tourism in the structure of the global economy. In the conditions of a complex international political situation, which is dynamically changing, it is crucial to identify the vectors of the development of the tourism industry to determine the future structure of the macro-regional distribution of tourist flows. Aim and tasks. The purpose of this study is to identify the dominant factors and prospects for the development of international tourism business in the conditions of modern global economic and political instability to determine the most favourable marketing strategies for interaction in the international market of tourist services by extrapolating the results to the possibilities of post-war recovery of the tourism industry in Ukraine. Results. An analysis of international tourism arrivals showed that the average annual growth rate of the industry from 1995 to 2020 average annual growth of international tourist arrivals was more than 4 per cent. Over the estimated period from 1995 to 2023, the average arrival rate decreased to 2.46 per cent. Macro-regions are considered the most promising for the scaling of international tourism, as well as the factors that will contribute to this and can inhibit economic processes. Special attention is paid to the positioning of Ukraine during the post-war recovery of the tourism industry. Forecast indicators indicate that international tourist arrivals to Ukraine could reach 61 million people in the tenth year of the post-war period. An alternative strategy for promoting national tourist products and brands in the target markets of Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East was proposed, and the feasibility of continuing the promotion of Ukraine as a tourist brand was substantiated. Conclusions. This study confirms the vector of the shift in global tourist flows under the influence of a number of factors that deepen the contradictions between the Global South and the North, revealing key trends in the growth and displacement of international tourist flows among countries belonging to two opposite camps. The directions of institutional and structural changes required to restore international tourism in Ukraine in the post-war period to strengthen Ukraine's position in the global tourism market are proposed.

Internal marketing orientation and employee innovative behaviour: the mediating role of workforce agility and moderating role of psychological empowerment

Internal marketing orientation and employee innovative behaviour: the mediating role of workforce agility and moderating role of psychological empowerment

Studying the Impact of Selected Listing on NASDAQ Stock Exchange on Enterprise Profits: Forecasting the Case of VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited

Initial Public Offering (IPO) is considered a strategic decision of utmost importance for every business, especially companies that wish to list on the stock exchange. international. Using the Wilcoxon non-parametric test method, the study shows that IPO activities have a positive impact on the profits of businesses listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market stock exchange in general and of VinFast in particular. At the same time, the author had proposed a number of solutions to increase the number of companies in Vietnam conducting IPOs on the international stock market as well as policies to help increase the profits enterprises listed on the international stock market of listed businesses.

Visibility in the Italian Art World: How Far Along We Are

Even though the concept of “nationality” when we talk about an internationally acclaimed artists is more and more blurred and has little to do with the importance of the artworks, it is evident how small the Italian art presence in great international art manifestations is, sometimes almost negligible. It is then necessary to understand the causes of this situation, to draw a map of the current state of the contemporary Italian scene and state some resolutions from it. The first 2022 Report “How (well) known is Italian art abroad?” by BBS-Lombard Benefit Corporation, together with Arte Generali has investigated how much Italian contemporary artists are (in)visible in the international art market, laying the groundwork for a much more in-depth research of the art system, with the ultimate purpose of giving new solutions to overcome this situation, wandering whether Italian art has a business model with (still) some gray areas - unlike almost all other product sectors – and how building an economy to bridge the gap, having a market strategy and being attractive in the international positioning can be a strategic move. The study was conducted carrying out both qualitative and quantitative analysis throughout more than 20 interviews to Italian curators internationally known that have helped us understand causes, strengths and weaknesses of the Italian art system and a big data collection about the presence of Italian artist in international museums, art manifestations, biennials, such as Biennale di Venezia and documenta, international art galleries and auctions. The global media coverage of Italian artists was analyzed with the help of Artiker and through the artificial intelligence of Wondeur AI, partner of Arte Generali, it was possible to analyze the relationship between art development and cities, considering the city’s overall success rate (percentages of artists showing growth in the city) and the city’s risk propensity (ability to attract artists). The instrument of the Italian Council was also studied, the main MIC project (Italian Ministry for Culture) in support of Italian art and the initiatives of Italian cultural institutes abroad. From the overall analysis some relevant names have emerged: Francesco Vezzoli, Monica Bonvicini, Enrico David, Paola Pivi, Tatiana Trouvè, Roberto Cuoghi, Rosa Barba, Massimiliano Cattelan (above all) and a few others, all united by a time of study or work abroad which allowed them to create valuable relationships with curators, galleries and museums abroad.

Simulating the Effects of Internal Marketing on Patient Satisfaction Development in Hospitals of Ardabil Province, Iran

Background: To gain and maintain stable competitive advantages, hospitals are currently seeking novel strategies for Patient Satisfaction Development (PSD). To this end, hospitals are required to establish strategies for improvement and provide basic platforms; one of these strategies is Internal Marketing (IM). This type of marketing typically demands customer-oriented behavior and thinking by all hospital staff in terms of dealing with patients. Accordingly, the current research recommends a simulation pattern for PSD within hospitals in Ardabil Province, Iran, considering the predominant factors affecting IM. Methods: This study, utilizing a qualitative-quantitative research design, was conducted on a statistical population of 17 theoretical (the university professors) and experimental (hospital managers) experts. The sampling technique was of the non-probability type and purposive, and the data collection tools were interviews and questionnaires. In the qualitative phase, the main themes and sub-themes of IM in the hospitals of Ardabil Province, Iran, were initially identified by thematic analysis. Then, in the quantitative phase, the major factors were prioritized via the fuzzy Delphi method, and finally, the effects of IM on PSD were simulated through agent-based modeling. Data analysis in the qualitative phase was done with MaxQDA 20 software, and Microsoft Excel and AnyLogic 8.9 were operated in the quantitative one. Results: Based on the study results, 35 primary codes, 12 sub-themes, and three main themes (organizational, occupational, and individual) were obtained. In light of this, the organizational factors were introduced as the most effective ones. Besides, the study results suggested that the PSD prospect in the hospitals of Ardabil Province, Iran, reached 70 % at the end of the simulation. Conclusion: According to the study results, it is suggested that hospital managers devote much attention to the effective factors in IM, specially the organizational ones, as they play a leading role in PSD.

The socio-legal and critical potential of EU economic law

ABSTRACT This article discusses why EU economic (competition and internal market) law is hospitable to and can be enriched by socio-legal and critical insights about the instability of the economic/non-economic distinction, the unavoidable plurality of market arrangements as shaped by legal regulation, as well as the distributive effects of the said arrangements. The proneness of EU economic law to critical insights can be ascribed to: its subject matter, as law in this area maps upon everyday market experiences; the casuistic development of EU law; the wide scope of EU economic law, which interferes with arrangements understood as non-economic; the non-outcome-determinative character of EU law. Through discussion of two CJEU decisions - a competition decision dealing with selective distribution (Coty) and an internal market decision on the regulation of AirBnb (Cali Apartments) - I illustrate how more explicit deployments of socio-legal and critical approaches can enrich EU economic law and specifically its teaching.

Exploratory research on the internationalization speed of small and medium-sized enterprises

ABSTRACT The emergence of multinational corporations (MNCs) and their impact on the post–World War II economy has led to studies on the internationalization of companies, including MNCs. Traditional theories, such as internalization theory and the stage model, have explained internationalization processes. However, some companies, known as “born globals,” adopt a leapfrog strategy, rapidly entering international markets. This study, focusing on Thai MNCs, examines how these companies, despite limited resources, achieve growth through effective timing, pace, and the process of internationalization. Findings suggest that strategic partnerships significantly accelerate the timing and pace of internationalization. Considering internationalization, company managers should join formal networks to learn about the international market and export operations to find strategic partners. In promoting networking, the government should try to incorporate companies and organizations that can serve as strategic partners. The government should also provide small and medium-sized enterprises with information from this perspective and foster international entrepreneurial orientation.

Internet of things and artificial intelligence in agriculture

This robot is considered to be a source of modern technologies, such as the Internet of speech and artificial intelligence, for the development of rural rule. integration into the concept of AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things). This includes process automation, increased production efficiency, optimization of resource resources and increased product quality. There appears to be a stagnation of the plant's production, which helps farmers make more informed decisions based on real data. The results and cost-effective benefits of implementing AIoT are analyzed, including the need for significant investments and cybersecurity. Respect is given to the government program of Ukraine, aimed at supporting innovative technologies, which will allow the country to significantly improve its position on the international market.