Cultural and creative industries development on cities: a perspective from urban innovation ecosystems by Yue Dong, Qingfeng Zhang

“…As an emerging economic form, the cultural and creative industries (CCI) have gradually become a key force in driving urban economic transformation and enhancing urban competitiveness. In the knowledge economy, the CCI are producers of cultural content and vital sources of innovative resources. …”
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Density-dependent dispersal in multiple species metapopulations by Jacques A. L. Silva, Flávia T. Giordani

“…It was possible to analyze in detail the instability induced by the density-dependent dispersal in two classes of $k$-species interaction models: a hierarchically organized competitive system and an age-structured model.…”
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Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia by Edward A. Evans, Sikavas Nalampang

“…It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations, and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. …”
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MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION by M. Bolgova, E. Evdokimova

“…The formation of a broad group of larger competitive at the national level, regional universities and their focus on quality training of specialists in demand on the regional labor market. …”
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Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia by Edward A. Evans, Sikavas Nalampang

“…It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations, and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. …”
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ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS AND PROPAGATION OF THE LEADING UNIVERSITIES' BEST PRACTICES by Elena V. Kudryashova, Natalia V. Chicherina

“…The aim of the article is to show the necessity for the analysis and dissemination of leading universities' best practices as a means of enhancing their competitiveness and increasing the effectiveness of transformation processes in higher education. …”
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Environmental Influences on Growth and Reproduction of Invasive Commelina benghalensis by Mandeep K. Riar, Danesha S. Carley, Chenxi Zhang, Michelle S. Schroeder-Moreno, David L. Jordan, Theodore M. Webster, Thomas W. Rufty

“…Collectively, the results indicate that (1) fertility management in highly weathered soils may strongly constrain competitiveness of C. benghalensis; (2) shorter photoperiods will limit vegetative competitiveness later in the growing seasons of most crops; and (3) the high degree of reproductive plasticity and output possessed by C. benghalensis will likely cause continual persistence problems in agricultural fields.…”
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Adolf Melezinek and engineering pedagogy by V. M. Prikhod’Ko, Z. S. Sazonova

“…Thus engineering pedagogy has gained the scientific fundamentals, and that makes it an important factor for the training of competitive engineers.…”
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Formation of technical specialists’ readiness for professional activities by Ljudmila P. Merkulova

“…Special attention is given to the innovation approach to forming the readiness of technical specialists to carry out their professional activities in the competitive environment. The author defines the structure of readiness and a methodology of forming the innovative component of a specialist’s professional activity, the aims of humanitarian and socio-economic training of engineers with high creative capacity.…”
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Regiões do agronegócio e urbanização: implicações do uso do território pelas cooperativas agroindustriais no oeste paranaense by Marcos Xavier

“…The observed result is the creation of competitive regions of specialized agribusiness in the production of soybeans, corn and animal protein. …”
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INTANGIBLE FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES by A. Nazarov

“…The developed directions can be used by regional administrations and the business community in developing a balanced and effective regional development strategy that ensures the competitiveness of Russian regions.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION NETWORKS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MAJOR PROJECTS AS FACTORS OF UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE FORMATION by Roman G. Strongin, Evgeny V. Chuprunov

“…Using the case study of a particular university successful experience the authors analyze the ways to obtain the necessary material and human resources including the best international expertise through the large-scale networking and implementation of major projects funded on a competitive basis. The need for a new management style is emphasized.…”
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The main directions of efficiency optimization of transport and logistics system of suppliers of spare parts for agricultural machinery by V. V. Leushkina, O. V. Kondratieva, E. A. Pogrebtsova

“…In order to increase the competitiveness of road carriers, it is necessary to improve logistics management methods. …”
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Olympic territorialization by Egidio Dansero, Alfredo Mela

“…They are an occasion of extraordinary urban transformation, in its inside structure, in its image and in its external competitiveness. Moving from Torino 2006, this paper present a theoretical approach to study the territorialization of mega-events and the problematic challenge of the legacy.…”
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La territorialisation olympique by Egidio Dansero, Alfredo Mela

“…They are an occasion of extraordinary urban transformation, in its inside structure, in its image and in its external competitiveness. Moving from Torino 2006, this paper present a theoretical approach to study the territorialization of mega-events and the problematic challenge of the legacy.…”
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The role of technology in the strategic planning of international companies: digital transformation and efficiency by O. Zaika, I. Chubka

“…Thus, consideration of digital transformation is becoming an integral part of successful strategic planning of international companies, contributing to their sustainable development and competitiveness.…”
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Financial performance evaluation of firms in BIST 100 index with ITARA and COBRA methods by Ali Katrancı, Nilsen Kundakcı, Dragan Pamucar

“…Abstract Evaluating firms’ financial performance is important for survival in the competitive environment arising from technological advancements and gaining a competitive advantage. …”
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The Prevalence of Asthma and Respiratory Symptoms among Cross-Country Skiers in Early Adolescence by E. Lennelöv, T. Irewall, E. Naumburg, A. Lindberg, N. Stenfors

“…Conclusions. Adolescent competitive cross-country skiers have an increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and asthma compared to nonskiers.…”
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EVALUATING LOYALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND EQUITY by Sharmila Ragunanan, Michael C. Cant, Johannes A. Wiid

“… The hotel industry in South Africa is fiercely competitive, with a range of accommodation options from international chains to boutique establishments. …”
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EUROPEAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE LATE 80’S AND EARLY 90’S: COMETT, ERASMUS, PETRA, LINGUA, TEMPUS, AND EUROTECNET by Costel COROBAN, Cristina-Iulia MARINESCU (GÎLĂ)

“…Despite these initiatives’ successes in modernizing the educational systems and enhancing European competitiveness, many programs prioritized economic and technological objectives over social inclusion. …”
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