Internal Cooperation Research Articles

Implementing Scientific and Technological Territorial Potential Through Interregional Integration Based on the “Smart” Specialization Approach

Relevance and objectives of the research. Regional scientific and technological potential can be revealed and fully realized only taking into account the possibilities of interregional partnership and cooperation and provided that the priorities of scientific and technological development of the regions are aligned. The purpose of the article is to analyze the possibilities and prospects for using the “smart” specialization approach to the formation and development of interregional scientific and technological spaces.Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the study was the general scientific methods of system analysis, abstraction, induction and deduction, analogy, modeling, specification, comparative and logical research methods. The special methods used were content analysis of literature, bibliometric, comparative geographical and others. The empirical basis of the study was based on data from the Federal State Statistics Service, the statistical information platform Statista, as well as individual strategic regulatory documents. The instrumental base for the analysis was made up of the VOSviewer program, version 1.6.20.Results. The author analyzed and generalized theoretical approaches to the definition of “interregional scientific and technological integration”, presented the author’s understanding of “smart” specialization as a strategic approach to the development of regional structural and innovation-technological policies. Unique tools for using this approach are identified and described based on an analysis of European experience. The main barriers to the practical implementation of “smart” specialization in order to build effective interregional scientific and technological integration are analyzed (departmental inconsistency, the content and specificity of requirements for the targeted use of federal budget funds, fragmentation and multidirectionality of measures and instruments of state support, etc.), and key tools for its support are identified. The role of the state in the processes of building internal cooperation chains, the formation of interregional scientific and technological spaces in order to ensure the comprehensive implementation of regional potentials is revealed.Conclusions. It is advisable to implement a unified scientific and technological policy that ensures the synchronization of actions of management subjects at different levels, which will require the elimination of departmental inconsistencies in its implementation, the establishment of uniform transparent principles and rules of the game, a verified system of economic incentives, and, in general, the creation of a high-quality institutional environment. In addition, for the purpose of scientific and technological development of regional spaces, it is necessary to constantly monitor the status and results of using various government support instruments with a view to their subsequent prioritization and linking “smart specialization” strategies with real support measures and distribution of subsidies.

Toward a typology of business groups: A qualitative content analysis

By facilitating wider communication networks and improving the performance of their affiliated businesses in complex environments, businesses can increase their competitiveness. Understanding the characteristics and diversity of business groups is necessary for developing and implementing them. In this study, we examined the question of how business groups can be classified. What criteria can be used to separate them? We conducted a qualitative analysis of the content of 48 scientific journals published between 1999 and 2020 and selected 215 articles based on purposive sampling during two stages of screening. As a result of the content analysis, three main themes were identified: “origins of group control and ownership”, “groups' institutional origins”, and “intergroup relations”. Also, at the first subtheme level, six categories were identified: group control level, group ownership type, diversity of group relations, dependence and cooperation level, relationship structure, and institutional contexts. There are 12 subcategories included in the second-level subthemes. “origin of corporate governance”, “type of group ownership”, “type of institutional contexts”, “intra-group diversification”, “extra-group diversification”, “internal cooperation”, “formalization ratio”, “length of relations”, “external cooperation”, “geographical area”, “depth of cooperation”, “group maturity level”. Lastly, axis factors related to the diversity of business groups were used to develop a set of typologies.

The Asean Action towards the Impact Trade War between The Us and China

The trade war between the United States (US) and China has significantly impacted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), posing a direct threat to its diplomatic and economic structures. The aim of this study is to study the impacts of Trade War between US and China towards the ASEAN. By employing a qualitative method, secondary data was collected from scientific materials such as books, papers, journals, and online sources. The study utilizes the concept of national interests to explain the phenomenon under investigation. The research highlights that ASEAN has begun taking actions to mitigate the drawbacks of the trade war while maximizing the benefits it brings. These actions include promoting regional economic integration, developing local businesses, strengthening internal cooperation within ASEAN, and diplomatic efforts externally.

Order Management in the Era of Customization

The economic growth and development of the country largely depends on success in the main industries, where mechanical engineering plays a key role. The economies of different countries rely on industrial enterprises that satisfy people’s needs through the production of goods and services. To ensure competitiveness in a dynamically changing market, continuous improvement and development of enterprises is required. In the current conditions, mechanical engineering enterprises increasingly need to adapt to each individual customer, which in turn forces them to rebuild enterprises to the parameters typical for single or small-scale production. The production process is the joint work of tools, equipment and personnel through which products are produced. The complexity of the process of releasing new products is due to the involvement of a large number of departments involved in this process. Order execution is based primarily on the management of production systems. One of the most important processes in enterprise management is the order management process.The purpose of this study is to determine the methods of optimizing the order management process and reducing the influence of the internal cooperation factor on the increase of the period of its implementation at machine-building enterprises. As a methodological basis such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, comparison and contrast were used. As the information base, the article analyzes the works of modern authors who consider the issues of order management and such an element of the organizational structure as internal cooperation between departments, their influence on the internal processes of the enterprise and the timing of order execution. The features of the planning process for a single type of production are considered. In the course of the work, the main reasons for the shift in previously determined order completion dates, the most important indicators for order fulfillment, the peculiarities of the planning process at the unit type of production were considered, as well as the most frequently encountered problems during project implementation were identified. In connection with the trend towards changes and development of enterprises, in terms of changes in order management processes for customized products, an increase in the number of created enterprises and an increase in the share of customized products, a conclusion was made about the relevance of studying the order management process in a single type of production at machine-building enterprises. Conclusions are drawn about the need for further study of the issues under consideration. The materials can be used in companies in the real sector of the economy, in administrative structures and in the educational process.

Cabotage Law Coordinately Applied Based on ‘One Country, Two Systems’ in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao gba

Abstract In order to promote the internal cooperation and coordinated development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (gba), it is necessary to coordinate and unify the distinct legal systems involved, especially to provide uniform transportation laws and regulations between ports. However, if the gba wants to establish a coordinated and unified shipping legal system, there are challenges due to interregional legal differences. These differences are rooted in legal systems of the three regions under the basic national policy of ‘one country, two systems’ and apply differently, leading the difficulties in balancing different interests. To achieve the strategic position and target of the gba, a key area to improve is freight among the ports in the gba which form an international shipping hub. There are many ports with large throughput in the gba, and they are also big ports for cargos import and export or transit. However, the cargoes are without deregulated movement among them. Therefore, the problems of different cabotage laws in the three places need to be solved to make the positive effects of cargoes’ free movement be realized in the gba. A coordinated and unified special shipping scheme can be established in gba by application of the regional cabotage law. This has the potential to deliver consistency in cabotage law, thereby eliminating restrictions and thresholds, simplifying procedures and reducing costs, so as to enhance the overall strength of the gba and help it to become an international shipping super zone.

Brand Building in Mexican Small Business: Empirical Evidence

Brand building is a relatively recent construct in marketing literature and is considered one of the essential factors in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which improves business results and best SMEs market performance. Furthermore, the few studies published on brand building have mostly focused on large companies, and only a few studies have focused on SMEs. Therefore, using a sample of 300 small companies and applying a questionnaire to SMEs managers during February to April 2020, and using a structural equation model, the objective of this empirical study is, in one hand, the analysis of the effects of brand building on SMEs and, on other hand, offer a guide so that SMEs in Mexico can start building their brand. The results obtained show that goals and benefits, resources, internal cooperation, and external cooperation have significant positive effects on the construction of the brand of SMEs.

The Implementation of Digital Humanities in the State Islamic University Libraries in Indonesia

State Islamic University libraries are striving to become research libraries. Since humanities are the core discipline in most State Islamic Universities, a new service concept—digital humanities—has been introduced to support research activities. This study explores the implementation of digital humanities in three State Islamic University libraries: UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. This research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that while the libraries have sufficient librarians, their involvement in research activities is not extensive or proactive. Additionally, the facilities and infrastructure necessary to support digital humanities are inadequate. Although policies supporting digital humanities exist, there is a lack of strategic programs to explore and fully enhance library use and involvement in research. Furthermore, internal cooperation between institutions has been established but remains limited, indicating a need for libraries to adopt a more proactive role. These insights underscore the challenges and opportunities in implementing digital humanities within State Islamic University libraries, providing a foundation for future strategic initiatives to enhance their research support capabilities.

Transboundary cooperation in Arctic climate change governance under geopolitical tensions

Political conflicts or geopolitical tensions can create uncertainty in addressing climate change and environmental management in the Arctic. Dissecting how actors interact with each other and form networks is important for understanding ecological and environmental management challenges during geopolitical tensions, as well as promoting better governance. We construct transboundary networks for Arctic climate change governance (ACCG) from 2013 to 2021 based on the Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone (GDELT). Further, we used network descriptive statistical analysis and Temporal Exponential Random Graph Models (TERGM) to explore the structure of ACCG networks and the key factors influencing cooperation formation. The findings suggest that the overall cooperation density of the ACCG is low, and the dominant position of core actors is continuously strengthening. Non-state actors are less likely to be seen as partners and their participation depends largely on cooperation with states. The results also show that actors with similar stances and problem exposure are more likely to cooperate, but those exposed to high latitudes often choose not to cooperate; first-comers are more likely to perceive as cooperating yet they are inclined to establish internal cooperation. Additionally, two geographically proximate actors are more likely to cooperate. This indicates that under geopolitical tensions, the ACCG faces challenges not only due to the limited capacity of non-state actors to perform transboundary functions but also because the cooperation mechanisms are influenced by regional political logic. Accordingly, we further suggest policy recommendations from developing binding international frameworks to guide transboundary cooperation, enhancing cooperation among non-state actors, and ensuring the representativeness and fairness of non-Arctic actors' participation. This research provides insights into transboundary environmental management under political tensions, while also offering new pathways for analysing large-scale environmental governance structures.

Characterization of Difficulties in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Local Colleges and Universities and the Path of Relief

The real dilemma of innovation and entrepreneurship education in China's colleges and universities includes the problems of biased conceptual understanding, fragmented curriculum system, weak comprehensive ability, deviation of evaluation system, and lack of linkage guarantee. This article puts forward a reform path for the above problems, including building a "practice-oriented" education and training system around talent cultivation goals, building an action research-based innovation and entrepreneurship education reform and innovation system based on problem orientation, improving a multi-level, multi-indicator, diversified and multi-dimensional evaluation system, and focusing on a synergistic support system for internal cooperation and external outreach. The article emphasizes the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship education and puts forward specific paths and methods to solve the real problems.

Inter-organisational Sustainability Cooperation Among European Regions and the Role of Smart Specialisation

AbstractInnovation represents one of the most crucial levers for regional prosperity and sectoral renewal. Additionally, it is applied to address challenges such as a sustainable transition and the battle against climate change. Since innovation is the result of cooperation between different actors with different backgrounds, the topic is increasingly studied from a systemic perspective. Here, not only internal cooperation but also cross-border connections between regions become important. While smart specialisation, a European policy for innovation and cohesion, highlights the role of interregional cooperation, practical manifestations and research on this aspect have remained limited so far. This article addresses this gap by discussing the relevance of interregional cooperation for knowledge creation and presents empirical evidence on cooperation between organisations in different European regions in the field of environmental sustainability. The underlying dataset was constructed from Horizon 2020 (H2020) research projects with Northern Germany as an exemplary set of regions chosen as the core of a social network analysis (SNA). The findings reveal that involvement in interregional projects is concentrated particularly in urban regions and correlates with GDP and population density. On the other hand, also organisations in regions with different structural characteristics are involved in interregional cooperation, and H2020 managed to introduce new cooperation patterns. Finally, the empirical data do not adequately match the regional smart specialisation strategies (S3) which raises questions on updating smart specialisation as a policy.

A Double-Layer Coupled Network Model of Network Density Effects on Multi-Stage Innovation Efficiency Dynamics: Agent-Based Modeling Methods

This paper proposes a double-layer coupled network model to analyze the multi-stage innovation activities of online, and the model consists of two layers: the online layer, which represents the virtual interactions among innovators, and the offline layer, which represents the physical interactions among innovators. The model assumes that the innovation activities are influenced by both the online and offline network structures, as well as the coupling effect between them. And it simulates the entire innovation process including knowledge diffusion and knowledge recombination. The model also incorporates the concept of network density, which measures the degree of network connectivity and cohesion (network structure). Observing the network density influence on innovation efficiency during the innovation process is realized through setting the selection mechanism and the knowledge recombination mechanism. The coupling relationship between the two layers of network density on the three stages of innovation is further discussed under the theoretical framework of the innovation value chain. Simulation and experimental results suggest that when the offline network density is constant, a higher online network density is not always better. When the online network density is low, the sparse structure of the online network reduces innovation efficiency. When the online network density is high, the structural redundancy caused by the tight network structure prevents innovation efficiency from improving. The results of the study help enterprises to adjust and optimize the internal cooperation network structure at different stages of innovation in order to maximize its effectiveness and improve the innovation efficiency of enterprises.

KOLABORASI LEMBAGA PERPUSTAKAAN DENGAN PTIPD UIN SUNAN GUNUNG DJATI BANDUNG DALAM MENINGKATKAN LAYANAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI

Collaboration involves combining the expertise and resources of both parties to improve technology services in the library. Without collaboration and cooperation with expert institutions in the field of information technology, obstacles can occur and hinder the delivery of the roles and functions of library institutions. The research aims to investigate the benefits, challenges, and solutions as well as analyze the success factors of collaboration on information technology services between the Library and PTIPD UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung as a form of internal cooperation. This research uses descriptive qualitative method through data collection using observation, interview, and literature study techniques. The findings show that with good collaboration between information institutions, the user community will be able to enjoy better, useful, and affordable access to information technology. Even so, the results show that there are programs that have not been implemented from this collaboration. Indicators of the success of collaboration show that program activities need to be developed and implemented so that information technology services in libraries can improve. Thus, through collaboration, the library can provide more adequate infrastructure facilities to users.

A Study on the Mechanism of Synthetic Operations for Combating Telecom Network Fraud Crimes: Starting from the “Internal Cooperation” of “Four Specializations and Two Joint Forces”

A Study on the Mechanism of Synthetic Operations for Combating Telecom Network Fraud Crimes: Starting from the “Internal Cooperation” of “Four Specializations and Two Joint Forces”

Current practices and challenges in application of trauma-informed care for accidentally injured patients: An exploratory qualitative study.

To explore the Chinese nurses' current practices and challenges to trauma-informed care (TIC) for accidentally injured patients, which can provide the way forward of improvement in the future. A qualitative study. Sixteen Chinese nurses who had experience working with accidentally injured patients were invited into the semi-structured interviews. Following each interview, the dialogue was transcribed verbatim. Subsequently, we analysed the data in accordance with the principles of thematic analysis. Four common themes emerged from the analysis: (a) Awareness of patients' psychological trauma; (b) Recognition of psychological trauma; (c) Response to psychological trauma; (d) Perceived barriers to implementing TIC. This research indicated an urgent need for interventions in the future, such as TIC education and training, time constraints, heavy workload, emotional exhaustion and mood self-regulation, giving policy incentives, strengthening leadership support and internal cooperation. Identifying those factors of TIC practice among accidentally injured patients helps promote TIC development in hospitals.

ВНУТРЕННИЕ ФАКТОРЫ УСПЕШНОСТИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ

The purpose of the article is to interpret the theory of organization (internal factors of its success) by C. Barnard from the standpoint of modern science. The article consistently formulates the main provisions of the theory of the cooperative organization of Ch. Barnard, each of them is interpreted and evaluated from the standpoint of modern management. Comparative analysis traces the connection of the theory with the works of followers. It is shown that the concept of “morally binding collective goal” is replaced by two concepts — “strategic vision” and “mission”, the concept of “internal balance” is replaced by the concept of “motivation”, where the motivations from the organization are divided into external and internal factors; and the term “effi ciency”, meaning, according to Ch. Barnard, the degree of satisfaction of the needs of employees, is interpreted as the rational use of resources (productivity). “External balance” is interpreted as “external strategic compliance”, and the synonym for “external balance” according to C. Barnard (“effi ciency”) has acquired a diff erent meaning and has become one of the key concepts in management. Ch. Barnard’s concept of power of the leader includes two types of power (offi cial and personal); in modern management, there are 3 types of power: rational-legal, traditional and personal. The concept of Ch. Barnard “zone of indiff erence” today is interpreted as the legitimacy (legality) of power. According to Ch. Barnard, internal balance ensures internal cooperation. By analogy, it is argued that the external balance provides external cooperation. Those. organization: cooperative system at the micro level; component of the cooperative supersystem at the macro level, and for this supersystem, to one degree or another, the provisions of the theory of Ch. Barnard are valid, incl. about common goals and contributions to their achievement (the theory of extended organization — extended enterprise). The theory of the cooperative organization by Ch. Barnard is still relevant today, but without a modern interpretation, its correct understanding is impossible, because. the evolving theory and practice of management have changed the meanings of its variables. The value of the article lies in the modern interpretation of Ch. Barnard’s theory.

Decision-Making Model for Evaluating Joint Venture Contractors in Construction of Complex Infrastructure Megaprojects

Due to the complexity of infrastructure megaprojects, using joint venture contractors (JVCs) is an effective method to deliver projects. However, this process is constrained by several factors, including the quality of competing JVCs and knowledge level of decision-makers (DMs). However, existing decision-making methods for megaprojects and JVC selection lack comprehensive JVC evaluation criteria and cannot handle decision-making scenarios using incomplete data. To address these issues, in this study, we propose a novel model based on a hesitant fuzzy soft set and a linear programming techniques for multidimensional analysis of preferences called LINMAP, which can process incomplete decision data and improve decision accuracy. Moreover, a set of criteria was constructed from four dimensions (economy, society, environment, and cooperation), which upholds the sustainable development and internal cooperation of the built environment. Finally, by applying the approach to a complex infrastructure megaproject and conducting a sensitivity analysis, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed model were verified. Research shows that DMs in different specialized areas choose different criterion subsets, which leads to different decision-making results. For one, allowing DMs to choose a subset of the criteria can improve the accuracy of a decision and reduce the accompanying risks; further, a large gap exists between partial and global evaluations, so partial and global consistence must be included in the context of multicriteria decision-making; finally, cooperation is the premise of competition, i.e., good cooperation has a positive effect on competition, so the sustainable development of a JVC needs to consider not only economic, environmental, and social factors but also cooperation. This study contributes to the knowledge domain of multicriteria decision-making, extends the knowledge domain in terms of clarifying complicated evaluation scenarios in infrastructure megaprojects, and renders practical managerial implications for future complex evaluation processes in infrastructure megaprojects.

Investing capital in new territories of the Russian Federation: some practical problems and solutions

The subject of the research in this article is the legal regulation of entrepreneurial activity in the form of capital investment in new territories of the Russian Federation – Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions in the context of a number of practical problems and solutions. The legal analysis of the Draft Law on the creation of a free economic zone (FEZ) in the new regions of Russia and the search for an answer to the question of who, under the sanctions of Western states and their unions, will act as investors in these territories, taking advantage of the serious benefits given. The research is conducted with such methods of scientific cognition as: general scientific dialectics, historical, of comparative legal analysis. The author proceeds from the subjective-objective determination of processes and phenomena. It is concluded that Russia, in the context of creating FEZ in new territories, needs to rely primarily on its own resources (on internal loans, people's enterprises, etc. based on the experience of the USSR and foreign states). On the other hand, it is necessary to develop BRICS and internal cooperation within BRICS in order to rid these countries of fear to invest in the Russian Federation, relying on the justification by diplomatic and military forces of the Russian understanding of the international legal aspect of the implementation of the right of peoples to self-determination and the principle of territorial integrity of the state. At the same time, it is concluded that excessive concentration of Russian assets in the hands of foreign investors should be avoided in the future.

Knowledge mapping of early-onset colorectal cancer from 2000 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis

The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC), diagnosed in patients younger than 50 years, has increased in incidence alarmingly over the past few decades, while overall incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer are stabilizing or declining in many high-income countries. These unfavorable changes have raised significant concerns and led to extensive research, resulting in a surge in studies on EO-CRC. Our aim was to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of this field and to identify prospective research directions by performing a bibliometric analysis of EO-CRC. A total of 1952 papers on EO-CRC published from 2000 to 2022 were identified after a thorough search of the Web of Science Core Collection. The United States dominated this field, with Harvard University contributing the greatest number of papers, while the journal Familial Cancer (n = 52) published the most articles. Cooperation network analysis revealed close internal cooperation among countries, institutions and authors. Based on reference and keyword analysis, high-frequency keywords showed several popular research directions, including epidemiology (incidence, young patients, age of onset, etc.), risk factors (obesity, family history, lynch syndrome, etc.) and molecular characterization (germline mutation, genome wide association, MLH1, etc.). Overall, our research provides an overview of the current status in this field, which we hope will give researchers a comprehensive perspective on the present trends within this domain.

Innovation Networks of Science and Technology Firms: Evidence from China

Examining and assessing the characteristics of innovation networks among science and technology firms at the city level is essential for comprehending the innovation patterns of cities and improving their competitiveness. Nevertheless, the majority of studies in this field solely rely on patent and paper data, neglecting the analysis of networks across diverse scales and dimensions. Websites offer a novel platform for companies to exhibit their products and services, and the utilization of hyperlink data better captures the dynamics of innovative cooperation. Thus, to attain a more realistic and precise comprehension of China’s technology enterprise cooperation networks, enhance the understanding of intra-city and cross-border cooperation within innovation networks, and offer more scientific guidance to cities in enhancing their innovation capabilities by investigating the factors influencing innovation scenarios and the mechanisms of their interactions, this study constructs an innovation network based on the hyperlink data extracted from Chinese science and technology enterprises’ websites in 2022. It explores the network’s inherent characteristics and spatial patterns across multiple dimensions and scales. Additionally, it employs GeoDetector to analyze the driving factors behind the heterogeneity of city quadrants across each dimension. The findings suggest the following: (1) Evident polarization of innovation capability exists, with a more pronounced differentiation of cities between high capability zones. (2) Contrary to the conventional notion of geographical proximity, cross-region website cooperation prevails, with cross-provincial cooperation being more prevalent than intra-provincial cross-city cooperation. (3) Enterprise cooperation tends to align with partners of similar scale, and small and medium-sized enterprises primarily engage in internal cooperation, primarily concentrated in second and third-tier cities. (4) Cities with high degree centrality and structure holes are primarily located in the construction areas of Chinese urban agglomerations, while those with low degree centrality and structure holes are situated near double-high cities. (5) The spatial heterogeneity of innovation networks across the four dimensions is primarily influenced by STI, while cooperation intensity and innovation capacity dimensions are strongly influenced by traffic capacity. The intra- and inter-city cooperation intensity dimensions are significantly impacted by administrative grade, and the enterprise scale and network location dimensions are most affected by the level of digital infrastructure.

A comparative study on the perceptions of Dutch and British Muslim leadership regarding social-political challenges

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze and compare attitudes and perceptions of Muslim leadership toward society and politics based on their personal experiences in England and the Netherlands.Design/methodology/approachThis study provides valuable insights into how Muslim leadership experiences socio-political realities from own perspectives. The comparative analysis of Muslim leadership in England and the Netherlands highlights the unique qualities of each community, while also demonstrating shared communal awareness regarding political participation and concerns regarding the rise of Islamophobia and populism.FindingsThe study reveals significant differences between Dutch and British Muslim leadership regarding attitudes toward politics. While the Dutch political system enables minorities to have political parties, British leaders prefer peaceful resistance, internal cooperation and voting power for influence. Muslim communities in both countries face similar challenges, such as access to politics, rising Islamophobia and populism. However, there are variations in leadership maturity and attitudes toward communal unification and political participation.Research limitations/implicationsEspecially Dutch Muslims were much more open toward cooperation once approached. The biggest challenge was to get into the Muslim communities in England. Even though British Muslims showed a much greater aptitude toward their civic duties, British Muslims were much more careful and wished that interviews were written down instead of being recorded. But once the author was part of the community, community leaders were more accepting and tolerant towards the author's presence. From that point on, to be recommended (snowballing) became easier.Practical implicationsThis research shows clearly how different ethnic Muslim communities differ across two different countries. Even though both countries have their own advantages and disadvantages, understanding how civic responsibilities and the progressive development of minority attitudes can be best approached is important to policymakers.Social implicationsOne major social implication is the way minorities perceive social and political equality and how these minority expectations can be met. Research shows that there is much fear and anxiety to growing sentiments of populism and right-wing appraisals. For a better integration and inclusion, a sound assessment of social and religious expectations is crucial.Originality/valueAs far as the author knows, there are no qualitative research studies that compare Muslim minority conditions in the Netherlands and England. This research makes this even more interesting for how to create policy that contributes to a European understanding of Muslim existence in Europe and a common European identity. This is crucial for a more stable and stronger European future.