Industrial Cooperation Research Articles

An Analysis of Japan’s Diplomacy towards Israel since Shinzo Abe Era: Based on the Theoretical Framework of Neoclassical Realism

Neoclassical realism theory holds that a nation’s foreign policy is the result of international systemic stimuli intervened by domestic variables. It provides a suitable theoretical framework for analysing the changes of Japan’s foreign policy towards Israel. For a long time after World War II, the relations between Japan and Israel remained cold mainly under the system constraints and its contradictions with domestic variables. However, since Abe’s second term in power, Japan has significantly strengthened its diplomatic relations with Israel. The changes both in the Middle East regional system and the global system have stimulated the adjustment of Japan’s policy while the domestic variables have responded to systemic stimuli actively. Japan’s strengthening of relations with Israel is reflected in several aspects, including high-level political visits, innovative industrial cooperation, and people-to-people cultural diplomacy. On the whole, Japan’s development of relations with Israel serves the interests of both countries and has had a certain impact on the international system. However, there are obvious limitations to Japan’s intensifying diplomacy with Israel.

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Service Innovation, Business Development, and Legal Compliance: Insights from the Hainan Free Trade Port Era

This research aims to inspect the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in product and service innovation from the perspective of the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) and its relationship with corporate transformation, legal compliance, and regulatory oversight. Being critical to the fourth industrial revolution, digital business and international cooperation, technology propels enterprises across various industries to transition from traditional models to intelligent and service-oriented ones. It also elucidates the theoretical foundations of AI products, the digital economy, and service innovation. It can be used to analyzes the challenges enterprises face in the HFTP while implementing AI technology, including funding, technology, management, operations, corporate culture, and innovative concepts. Based on the proposed research methodology, three hypotheses can be formulated. Hypothesis 1 states that the HFTP could facilitate enterprise transformation by applying supportive policies. Hypothesis 2 state that domestic laws and international agreements are urgently needed due to the legal risks arising from artificial intelligence. Hypothesis 3 state that HFTP enterprises comply with these laws while systemically assuring, in theory, and practice, the legal risks of artificial intelligence and its implications for legal regulation, which is a significant aspect of research, addressing legal risks related to data privacy, security, and algorithmic bias with many strategies being proposed. This shows how AI technology can change businesses in the HFTP, demonstrating the application of AI technology in the transformation of enterprises in the HFTP and the various risks they may encounter, providing valuable references for other enterprises regarding the practical significance of AI product and service innovation in the HFTP, and emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and legal instruction.

Financial Strategies of State Universities in Transition to Public Service Agencies: A Case Study of Universitas Bangka Belitung

In response to the challenges of globalization and the need to increase financial flexibility, many state universities (PTN) in Indonesia have chosen to transition to becoming public service agencies (BLU). This step is expected to provide greater autonomy in financial and resource management while increasing the competitiveness of institutions. This study aims to analyze PTN’s financial management strategy for transitioning to BLU status using a case study at Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB). The research approach used is qualitative descriptive with the SWOT analysis method to evaluate internal and external factors influencing the transition process. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, documentation studies, and observations of financial policies and practices at UBB. The research results revealed that the transition to BLU offers significant flexibility in financial management, allowing UBB to be more independent in using non-tax state revenue (PNBP). This directly contributes to improving operational efficiency and institutional competitiveness. However, several major challenges must be addressed, such as limited infrastructure, lack of highly qualified teaching staff, and competition with other state universities with BLU or PTN-BH status. This study also found that the greatest opportunities for Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB) lie in optimizing assets and expanding industrial cooperation, primarily through the Kampus Merdeka program. In conclusion, UBB can leverage its BLU status to enhance the institution’s competitiveness by implementing more flexible financial management, but it requires a clear strategy to tackle internal challenges. Recommendations include increasing the teaching staff’s capacity, optimizing assets, and developing strategic partnerships with industry.

RUSSIAN-MONGOLIAN COOPERATION IN THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

This article is devoted to the study of existing problems and prospects for the development of cooperation between the Russian Federation and Mongolia in the field of electric power. The author briefly describes the history of the development of Russian-Mongolian relations in this area and current legal framework, another point of interest is the study of existing energy problems in Mongolia. Particular attention is paid to the advantages that the Russian side has in its energy cooperation with Mongolia. The author then analyzes the areas of cooperation between Russia and Mongolia in the field of electric power, specifically: thermal energy (the most important traditional area), development of electrical grid infrastructure, hydropower, nuclear energy and, finally, alternative energy. For each area, the author provides information about the degree of its development in Mongolia and the opportunities available to the Russian side while interacting with Mongolian partners. The article provides a list of the most significant, including those already implemented, those under development, or those with a promising future. In addition, the author studies the existing problems that hinder the deepening of Russian-Mongolian cooperation in the electric power industry, such as opposition from other states (primarily the so-called «third neighbor» countries) and unresolved contradictions regarding Mongolian hydroelectric power station projects in the Selenga River basin. The author concludes that if the Russian side properly realizes the available advantages, there are good chances to resolve the controversial issues and achieve success in the development of Russian-Mongolian cooperation in the electric power industry, thereby contributing to economic growth and strengthening energy security of both countries.

Defending and expanding industrial democracy and worker cooperatives in an age of neoliberal globalisation

ABSTRACT Neoliberalism has reinforced inequality, environmental collapse, famine, refugee crises, supply chain vulnerabilities and more. We agree with Gibson-Graham (2006) that the core of the issue for a post-capitalist politics is to overcome the sense of the inevitability of the dominant system of political economy. With this argument in mind, we analyse the diversity, innovativeness, and resilience of two specific manufacturing alternatives to neoliberal capitalism: the Norwegian industrial democracy and the Mondragon Cooperative Experience. The cases show that each example arises from a unique history, environment, and has unique structures. This diversity shows that there are many paths to workplace democracy, such systems are capable of innovation, and they are internationally competitive. Our comparison also reveals that no successful equilibrium is ever static. Scaling (up or out) to secure market share presents a challenge potentially existential for both models. Reviewing their efforts for meeting these challenges conclude our analysis.

Directions and mechanisms of development of the common agrarian market of the Union State of Belarus and Russia

The article reveals trends in the development of food markets in Belarus and Russia, and features of the agricultural strategy. Proposals are presented for the development of mechanisms for the formation of a common agricul tural market of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, including measures of state regulation in the field of forecasting supply and demand (strategic indicative planning, infrastructure development), pricing (maintaining price parity and competitiveness), subsidies (application of uniform principles and criteria for increasing efficiency and competitiveness), investment policy (stimulating scientific and industrial cooperation, technology transfer), forming the basis for the functioning of market participants on the principles of voluntariness, economic feasibility and balance of interests.

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING: ANALYZING PARTICIPANT INTERACTION AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF STUDENTS

Work-integrated learning is considered to be an effective tool to help student develop the necessary skills to function in a work environment. Work-integrated learning combines university training and on-the-job training in industry organizations. Work-integrated learningallows students to have real working methods and professional qualities in the context of the work environment even before completing academic studies. This enables students to build confidence in their abilities, improve understanding of the work process, the nature of the skills required in the profession being mastered, as well as the development of employability skills. This is recognized as an important factor in the effective professional activity of university graduates in the workplace. The growinginterest in work-integrated learning requires research and clarification of the processes of joint interaction of participants. The article examines the process of joint interaction of the participants of work-integrated learning. For this purpose, a survey was carried out of direct participants in the process of work-integrated learning at the university -stakeholders (students, academic and industry representatives). The survey allowed to collect primary data on the experience of work-integrated learning and improved the understanding of the process of integration of academic and industry cooperation. The survey of students was aimed at revealing their experience of on-the-job training. They were also presented with a list of skills that they were ableto learn or improve as part of on-the-job training.Questions for academic and industry representatives covered the following topics: the role of the preparatory phase in the transition from academic learning to on-the-job learning; teaching methods and ways to get feedback; integration of on-the-job learning experience into further university education; Improvement of the work-integrated learning system.

두뇌 유입(Brain Gain) 관점에서 외국인 유학생의 국내 고용 활성화를 위한 IPA 분석 : 정부출연연구기관 이공계 석·박사과정을 중심으로

With Korea's total fertility rate recorded at 0.72 in 2023, there is even a pessimistic prospect that it will become the 'first country to extinguish the population'. In the face of serious demographic challenges such as a population decline, regions disappear, and a lack of high-quality human resources in the industry due to a rapid decline in the fertility rate, the Korean government and each local government are pouring out various policies to alleviate these problems by utilizing the capabilities of international students. This study analyzed the importance of domestic employment promotion activities and differences in the degree of implementation of the employment support system for international students studying as master's and doctoral students at government-funded research institutes using the importance-performance analysis(IPA) methodology. As a result of the analysis, 'recommendation of supervisors' and 'industrial cooperation projects' were evaluated as the most important employment promotion activities, and in the employment support system, 'flexible visa system' and 'simplification of immigration procedures' for researchers were recognized as important. In addition, it was found that there is a difference in perception between the importance and performance of international students depending on the region of residence and country of origin, so a strategy for promoting employment tailored to the region of residence and country of origin is necessary. This study is limited to international students in science and engineering who are enrolled in U graduate university, so there is a limit to the generalization of research results. In future research, extended research is needed including international students from science and technology specialized universities and base national universities. In addition, it is proposed to expand the study on how the expectations and demands of the employment support system of international students differ according to the cultural context by comprehensively considering the country and cultural background and economic conditions that affect the employment activation of international students.

Study on the mechanism and countermeasures of Ningbo-Bengbu cooperation to promote rural revitalization in Bengbu

Against the backdrop of the integration of the Yangtze River Delta region, in 2021, the Implementation Plan for the Paired Cooperation between Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Cities to Assist Northern Anhui Cities clearly states that Ningbo will cooperate one-on-one to assist Bengbu City, and Bengbu City's rural revitalization has ushered in new development opportunities. The research content of this project includes three aspects: First, systematically describe the typical facts of Ningbo-Bengbu cooperation in promoting rural revitalization in Bengbu under the background of economic integration in the Yangtze River Delta, and on this basis analyze and summarize the existing experience of Ningbo-Bengbu cooperation in promoting rural revitalization in Bengbu; second, conduct an in-depth investigation of Ningbo's effective practices of focusing on the "double strengths" of agriculture, rural construction, and the "three major tracks" of farmers' prosperity, and strive to create a higher-quality "pastoral city, urban village", and summarize and analyze the conditions and factors that constrain the development of Bengbu's agricultural and rural economy; third, under the background of the integration of the Yangtze River Delta, how Ningbo-Bengbu cooperation can utilize the agricultural and rural resource endowments and comparative advantages of the two cities, and propose countermeasures and suggestions for deepening Ningbo-Bengbu cooperation to promote rural revitalization in Bengbu is an important content and ultimate goal of this project. This project provides theoretical evidence for industrial cooperation and communication between Bengbu and Ningbo and the promotion of rural ecological civilization construction, which is of great significance to the development of rural revitalization in Bengbu.

Strategic cooperation of high tech companies of China and Russia

The sanctions imposed on the Russian economics in 2022 by a number of countries created an external shock for many industries in Russia with the strongest impact on the enterprises of high tech industries. At the same time, there is an emerging potential for cooperation between Russian and Chinese manufacturers which is forming new strategies of development of Russian high tech enterprises. In order to evaluate the prospects and trends of development of Chinese high tech industry in this context, the authors applied methods of economic analysis including the correlation analysis. Factors, determining potential of cooperation between Russia and China in this sphere, were systematized on the basis of the methodology of strategizing by Professor Vladimir L. Kvint.It has been stated that Chinese manufacturers are able to replace either partially or completely European and American suppliers in a number of high tech industries: innovative components and equipment for engineering, semiconductors and chips, telecommunications equipment and components. It has been discovered that the number of registered patents and the number of researchers involved in RD in China have a significant correlation with the growth of export of high tech products of China. Further growth will be able to ensure the expansion of technology and knowledge exports from China to Russia.Thus, it can be stated for sure that there are perspective industries and fields of Russia-China cooperation in high tech industry. The sphere of cooperation which can become the basis for the strategy of development of Russian high tech manufacturers is scientific and patent cooperation with Chinese organizations. The authors have also discovered limitations in this cooperation: there is a threat of imposing international sanctions on Chinese manufacturers; Chinese enterprises are working at a high level of workload in the context of the global economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic; decrease of competitiveness of Russian high tech industry has a negative impact on the expected benefits from the cooperation between the countries. These strategic threats can be overcome with the help of a well-grounded foreign economic strategy developed by Russian and Chinese authorities.

Oceanology: Implications for the Field of Education in the Maritime World

This article discusses the importance of education in the maritime industry, particularly its implications for maritime education. This research adopts a comprehensive mixed methodology to analyze the influence of language in marine education and maritime industry practices at large. The methodology includes three main components: surveys, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, providing a holistic view of language dynamics in the maritime sector. This article highlights the challenges in marine education concerning language teaching and proposes the integration of language learning into the curriculum. The aim is to increase the effectiveness of maritime education and ensure more excellent safety at sea. With a focus on developing language learning strategies, this article proposes approaches to address the linguistic skills gap among seafarers, support maritime safety, and strengthen international cooperation in the marine industry.

Assessing the spatial-temporal environmental efficiency of global construction sector

The extensive waste emissions and energy consumption in the construction industry has spurred calls for sustainable development reform. Identifying valuable development paradigms through evaluating the spatial-temporal environmental efficiency (EE) of the construction sector offers an effective avenue for practice guidance. However, a comprehensive and detailed global analysis of the construction sector's EE remains lacking. This study applies the super-slack-based measure (Super-SBM) model to assess EE of the construction sector across 112 countries from 2006 to 2016. The results reveal relatively low overall EE performance of global construction sector, with notable disparities among countries and improvements were observed in certain years. Singapore, Malta, and Paraguay emerge as top performers, while Moldova, Swaziland, and Iceland rank at the bottom. The findings highlight significantly better EE in European and coastal Asian countries compared to inland Asian and African nations. Using the Tobit model, we identify that industrial structure, trade dependency, international cooperation, energy intensity, and geographic factors significantly influence EE, with varying impacts across countries of different income levels. These findings provide a comprehensive overview of the global construction sector's environmental efficiency, emphasizing the urgent need for increased awareness and the adoption of sustainable practices. The study offers practical policy implications, advocating for targeted strategies to balance economic development with environmental protection.

Assessing the impact of scientific and industrial cooperation on the development of a high-tech corporation

The article offers the author’s view on the formation of an economic and mathematical model that takes into account the influence of the innovative potential of an enterprise on the dynamics of growth in the volume of output, taking into account a number of production factors characteristic of a manufacturing enterprise. The proposed economic and mathematical model allows us to take into account the mutual influence of both the product potential of an industrial enterprise and its process and innovation potential. In its structure, the economic and mathematical model proposed by the authors is presented in the form of a system of differential equations that takes into account the volume of resources of various types available to an industrial enterprise, as well as the functions of its innovative potential and indicator functions that characterize the process of managing the processes of using the innovative potential available to an industrial enterprise. The work displays several options for assessing the process of forming the innovative potential of an industrial enterprise, taking into account different combinations of possible product and process technological innovations. The economic and mathematical model proposed by the authors for taking into account the influence of the innovative potential of an enterprise on the dynamics of growth in the volume of manufactured products provides for an alternative approach to the formation of the innovative potential of an industrial enterprise: either the innovative potential of an industrial enterprise is formed through the introduction of product technological innovations, implying the introduction of new goods to the consumer market with an additional set of product characteristics, or innovative potential is formed on the basis of the use of innovations in the field of organizational sphere: production organization and labor organization. The authors proposed variants of scenarios for the development of events in which the innovative potential can be used both immediately and with some delay in time.

Navigating the age of AI influence: A systematic literature review of trust, engagement, efficacy and ethical concerns of virtual influencers in social media

This systematic literature review (SLR) delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers (VIs) in social media, examining trust factors, engagement strategies, VI efficacy compared to human influencers, ethical considerations, and future trends. Analyzing 60 academic articles from 2012 to 2024, drawn from reputable databases, the study applies specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both automated and manual searches ensure a comprehensive review. Findings reveal a surge in VI research post-2012, primarily in journals, with quantitative methods prevailing. Geographically, research focuses on Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, indicating gaps in representation from other regions. Key themes highlight trust and engagement’s critical role in VI marketing, navigating the balance between consistency and authenticity. Challenges persist regarding artificiality and accountability, managed through brand alignment and transparent communication. VIs offers advantages, including control and cost efficiencies, yet grapple with authenticity issues, addressed through human-like features. Ethically, VI emergence demands stringent guidelines and industry cooperation to safeguard consumer well-being. Looking ahead, VIs promises transformative storytelling, necessitating vigilance in ethical considerations. This study advocates for continued scholarly inquiry and industry reflection to navigate VI marketing evolution responsibly, shaping the future influencer marketing landscape.

Factors influencing the research impact in cancer research: a collaboration and knowledge network analysis

BackgroundCancer is a major public health challenge globally. However, little is known about the evolution patterns of cancer research communities and the influencing factors of their research capacity and impact, which is affected not only by the social networks established through research collaboration but also by the knowledge networks in which the research projects are embedded.MethodsThe focus of this study was narrowed to a specific topic – 'synthetic lethality’ – in cancer research. This field has seen vibrant growth and multidisciplinary collaboration in the past decade. Multi-level collaboration and knowledge networks were established and analysed on the basis of bibliometric data from ‘synthetic lethality’-related cancer research papers. Negative binomial regression analysis was further applied to explore how node attributes within these networks, along with other potential factors, affected paper citations, which are widely accepted as proxies for assessing research capacity and impact.ResultsOur study revealed that the synthetic lethality-based cancer research field is characterized by a knowledge network with high integration, alongside a collaboration network exhibiting some clustering. We found significant correlations between certain factors and citation counts. Specifically, a leading status within the nation-level international collaboration network and industry involvement were both found to be significantly related to higher citations. In the individual-level collaboration networks, lead authors’ degree centrality has an inverted U-shaped relationship with citations, while their structural holes exhibit a positive and significant effect. Within the knowledge network, however, only measures of structural holes have a positive and significant effect on the number of citations.ConclusionsTo enhance cancer research capacity and impact, non-leading countries should take measures to enhance their international collaboration status. For early career researchers, increasing the number of collaborators seems to be more effective. University–industry cooperation should also be encouraged, enhancing the integration of human resources, technology, funding, research platforms and medical resources. Insights gained through this study also provide recommendations to researchers or administrators in designing future research directions from a knowledge network perspective. Focusing on unique issues especially interdisciplinary fields will improve output and influence their research work.

An observability paradox in linked enforcement

The presence of observation errors limits players' ability to detect deviations, and hence the possibility of efficient cooperation in repeated games. When players interact repeatedly in multiple games with imperfect observation in at least one game, however, we find a novel spillover effect that enhances players' ability to sustain cooperation. This finding suggests the presence of observation error can increase the likelihood of efficient cooperation when players interact in multiple repeated games simultaneously. Our result has important implications for industrial organizations, relational contracts, and international cooperation.

Analysis of Cirebon City Local Government Policies in the Use of Social Media for MSME Product Marketing

The development of MSMEs in Cirebon City faces several challenges, including the lack of understanding among MSME actors about the use of technology in digital marketing. This study aims to determine the involvement of local government, especially the Office of Small, Medium Enterprises, Industry, and Trade Cooperatives, in supporting MSMEs through the use of social media. The study examines two variables: the content of the policy and the implementation environment. This research is qualitative in nature, with data collection techniques conducted through direct interviews with the Office and MSMEs in Cirebon City. The results indicate that the use of social media for marketing MSME products in Cirebon City has been effective, as evidenced by the increased promotion of MSME products. However, limitations in human resources, skills, and knowledge about marketing administration remain weaknesses. Therefore, regular and consistent training on the use of social media platforms for MSMEs is necessary, and the Cirebon City Regional Government should monitor the implementation of these programs.

An Analysis of Investment Trends, Innovation and its Impact on Cabotage and Local Content Regime: Nigerian Experience from Businesses in Oil and Gas and Maritime Industries

This study looks into how Nigeria's oil and gas and maritime industries are affected by laws against cabotage and local content, with particular attention to employment rates, investment trends, technological developments, and communication. The study adopts the quantitative survey methodology. The target population comprises 358 oil and gas and maritime industries’ employees. Stratified random sampling was adopted to size the population into strata. Data was collected through a closed-ended structured questionnaire. The study used the primary and secondary data sources. The study examines the effects of local content and cabotage regulations in the two sectors, evaluating theories about employment rates, innovation, and investment trends. The result showed that there was a positive and significant effect of investment trend and innovation on cabotage law in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria (t-statistics (43.312) > critical value (0.000). Also, the study revealed that there was a positive and significant effect of investment trends and innovation on local content law in the oil and gas and maritime industry in Nigeria (t-statistics (48.491) > critical value (0.000). The findings show a strong positive correlation between compliance with these regulations and investment patterns. Turning barriers/obstacles into opportunities has proven to need effective innovation. The study recommends that policy improvement, improved innovative capacity, industry cooperation, monitoring, and enforcement will help improve compliance with the regulations and enhance investment patterns/innovation.

Utilization of Islamic Banking and Tiktok Shop for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in East Jakarta

MSME empowerment needs to be done to improve MSME’s welfare. This community service team intends to provide training for MSME so they can improve their product and income. The target of this empowerment is MSMEs around the East Jakarta Industry, Trade, Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperative Office in Cakung District, East Jakarta. The training material is presented in the form of material presentation by resource persons followed by discussion. This community service activity proved to be able to provide an understanding of Islamic banking and product.

The Implications of Strengthening ‘European Strategic Autonomy’ and Its Defence Capabilities for the Growth of France’s Global Importance and Power

France occupies a key position in Europe’s defence and security structures and the promotion of a ‘Europe of defence’ has been one of the political priorities of French leaders since the late 1990s. One of the key initiatives strengthening multilateral military cooperation in the EU is the European Intervention Initiative (EI2), which aims to instil a French strategic culture among Europeans. The aim of the study is to show that France is ‘shifting’ its power ambitions to Europe, which is to become a significant actor in international relations, equipped with mechanisms of political representation and credible military forces, enabling it to conduct a global-scale independent policy. The analysis leads to the conclusion that the strengthening of ‘European strategic autonomy’ serves to preserve a multipolar world, in which France will play the role of Europe’s ‘leader,’ and is expected to be conductive to the development of defence industry cooperation.