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In the context of primary education, students aged 11–12 years old begin to integrate digital devices and online behaviours that are more common and widespread at the secondary level. The objective of this study is to understand the factors that determine the initial digital ecosystem of students, and to evaluate the risks that these students face at a certain threshold age. The 356 participants in the sample completed a questionnaire designed ad hoc based on the findings of other studies with the same aim. The identified correlations and the regression equations obtained indicate, fundamentally, that two out of every three students who own a smartphone use it to communicate with family and friends. Furthermore, the use of mobile phones encourages young people to join and participate in social networks at an early age. The study also reveals that at this age, students use social networks mainly for the consumption of audiovisual content and not so much to share personal information of a critical nature. Finally, students in this particular age group are considered at a threshold age because they begin using smartphones regularly, making autonomous decisions without sufficient supervision regarding digital risks, thus becoming part of the Frontier Collective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To foster the sustainable development of culture, particularly focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage, encompassing relics, intangible cultural heritage, and historical sites, China has launched a strategy for the digitalization of culture, with the goal of establishing a holistic national big data framework for cultural resources. To improve the efficiency of collaborative supply of cultural resource big data among various parties and to further advance the sustainable development of culture, this research has created a cooperative model that includes cultural institutions, a cultural resource big data service platform, and government participation. Our research findings, based on prospect theory and evolutionary game theory combined with Chinese practice, are presented below. (1) Various factors, including the coefficient of digital infrastructure empowerment, access charges for digital infrastructure, government penalties, and the probability of data leakage, have varying effects on the system in different states. (2) Once the industry has developed, the government can increase the impact of digital infrastructure empowerment to create stronger incentives, rather than relying solely on rewards or penalties. (3) When the value level of cultural resource big data is high, the benefit distribution coefficient does not affect the system evolution results. Finally, we offer practical insights for the government, cultural organizations, and cultural resource big data service platforms based on our research results. Our research offers Chinese insights for global cultural sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to provide an ecosystem-inspired approach to digital transformation (DT) for sustainable innovations by reviewing state-of-the-art research. Focusing on DT innovation pathways for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a DT innovation roadmap incorporating various notions of ecosystems can thus be developed based on the findings in response to advancements in the “Helix” models of innovation and policy progress in green digital transformation.Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, a bibliographic search was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) database. A bibliometric analysis was then performed, leading to various science mapping outcomes. The research findings suggest practical DT innovation pathways for stakeholders aiming to achieve SDGs and a DT innovation roadmap to assist researchers in navigating the evolving innovation landscape.Since 2007, research output has experienced rapid growth, especially after 2018, with active contributions from countries such as China, Australia, England, and Italy, as well as affiliations such as Guangzhou Nanfang College, Curtin University, and Harvard University. The findings, including a performance overview, a set of clustering analyses of concepts and themes, the conceptual and intellectual structure, and an SDG identification table, provide the basis for the proposed Green Digital Transformation (GDT) innovation roadmap with DT innovation pathways.This research is the first to conduct a bibliometric analysis and science mapping of the DT literature focusing on innovation and business ecosystems. The proposed GDT innovation roadmap outlines the usefulness of the concept of “ecosystem innovation,” integrating the natural ecosystem, ecosystem services, ecosystem economy, business ecosystem, innovation ecosystem, and digital ecosystems, thereby calling for the eco-design of DT strategies that foster alignment and partnership across sectors and disciplines.

The article is devoted to the problem of strategic management of business systems in which the functions of an orchestrator are performed by an enterprise in the ICT sector. The purpose of the study is to identify types of strategies for organizing entrepreneurial ecosystems and describe their features in the context of the development of the digital economy. During the research process, a selection of 100 IT companies that were leaders in terms of revenue for 2021–2023 was studied. and their growth. Cluster analysis methods were used to test ecosystem criteria in relation to the ICT sector, typology methods and the construction of descriptive models. Statistical analysis showed that despite the reduction in the number of enterprises, in modern conditions there has been a tendency to increase the share of enterprises in the ICT sector in the economy. During the study of a sample of IT companies – industry leaders, 5 clusters were formed, the most typical characteristics of which were used to identify distinctive features. It was found that 56% of the studied sample of IT enterprises become orchestrators for entrepreneurial ecosystems, which corresponds to clusters 1–4. As a result of the similarity analysis, it was determined that in practice the strategy of acceleration, partnership, integration and customer-oriented strategy is used. For each type of orchestrator strategy, models have been generated and key features have been identified. A customer-centric orchestrator strategy is the most preferable for rapid growth and scale-up. The results obtained have important practical significance for organizing ecosystems with the leading role of the IT company orchestrator and choosing the most effective strategy. In further research, it is necessary to identify specific management actions and tools that are applicable for each type. In continuation, it is necessary to assess the productivity of ecosystems, taking into account the types of strategies and highlighting their competitive advantages.

Abstract In the context of primary education, students aged 11–12 years old begin to integrate digital devices and online behaviours that are more common and widespread at the secondary level. The objective of this study is to understand the factors that determine the initial digital ecosystem of students, and to evaluate the risks that these students face at a certain threshold age. The 356 participants in the sample completed a questionnaire designed ad hoc based on the findings of other studies with the same aim. The identified correlations and the regression equations obtained indicate, fundamentally, that two out of every three students who own a smartphone use it to communicate with family and friends. Furthermore, the use of mobile phones encourages young people to join and participate in social networks at an early age. The study also reveals that at this age, students use social networks mainly for the consumption of audiovisual content and not so much to share personal information of a critical nature. Finally, students in this particular age group are considered at a threshold age because they begin using smartphones regularly, making autonomous decisions without sufficient supervision regarding digital risks, thus becoming part of the Frontier Collective.

Digital transformation is a complex, multi‐level phenomenon that still challenges research and practice. Recent research has highlighted the influence of digital ecosystems on digital transformation, but we lack knowledge about how this relationship unfolds across the organisational and the ecosystem levels. Following a phenomenon‐based theorising approach and applying a digital resource‐based view, we present the OCO (orientation, cooperation, orchestration) theory of digital transformation. The OCO theory explains the relationship between an organisation's digital transformation and its integration into a digital ecosystem. We uncover and explain three interdependent mechanisms, that is, orientation, cooperation, and orchestration, that are set in motion by cross‐level interactions between the organisational and the ecosystem levels and that centre around digital resources. Our work advances the frontier of multi‐level digital transformation research explaining the influence of a digital ecosystem on digital transformation. We conclude through six propositions that the deeper its digital ecosystem integration, the more likely an organisation's digital transformation is effective. Therewith, we aim at mobilising future digital transformation research to bridge the organisational and the ecosystem levels and provide four future research themes. Our work also encourages practitioners to acknowledge and manage the influence of digital ecosystems on digital transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: With the growing complexity of organizational environments in both the private and public sectors, the need for inter-organizational cooperation has become increasingly important. Consequently, in recent decades, the concept of an ecosystem has been introduced to facilitate connections between organizations across various fields of management science. With the rapid development of Industry 4.0, various ecosystem combinations—such as innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship ecosystems—have emerged. Among these, digital ecosystems represent a newer and rapidly evolving field that has garnered significant attention from researchers in recent years. The purpose of this study is to conduct a scientometric analysis and visualize a map of the knowledge structure, co-authorship network, and thematic clusters related to digital ecosystems within the field of management, as indexed in the Web of Science database.Methodology: This research is an applied study that employs common techniques in scientometrics, specifically co-occurrence analysis methods. To obtain the primary data, the keyword "digital ecosystem" was searched in the Web of Science database for the years 2000 to 2023. A total of 4,496 articles published in this database were analyzed as the statistical population. The data were analyzed using VOS Viewer and BibExcel software to extract the knowledge map and co-occurrence network. In this research, the authors' fields and indexers' keywords were utilized for synonym analysis. After retrieving the records, a total of 14,140 keywords were obtained from the 4,496 examined records for co-occurrence analysis. Of these, 1,173 frequent words, identified based on Bradford's law with a frequency of 5 or higher, were selected for co-word analysis.Findings: 14,140 keywords were identified in this analysis, with 1,173 instances exhibiting the same timing in the co-occurrence analysis of five words. The results of this six-cluster analysis indicate that the most recent emerging topics in 2021 are associated with a range of innovative information technologies, intelligent relationships, entrepreneurial ecosystems, digitalization, digital servitization, ecosystem architecture, and their impacts. The co-occurrence of the keywords shows the highest frequency in research related to the digital ecosystem from a management perspective. The United States, the United Kingdom, and China have made the most significant contributions to research on this topic. The findings reveal that Parida V. is the most active author, and the fields of computer science and information systems are recognized as the most prolific areas of study. Additionally, terms such as identified as the most frequently used keywords, which were categorized into six clusters based on their co-occurrence. An analysis of international collaboration revealed eight clusters, with the highest level of collaboration occurring in the first cluster, which includes 20 countries, while the least collaboration is observed in cluster eight, which comprises only three members.Conclusion: The scientometric study and analysis of the co-authorship network and thematic clusters related to the concept of the digital ecosystem from a management perspective, as sourced from the Web of Science database, revealed that 99.13% of the scientific documents in this field were published in English. The highest frequency of articles on this topic occurred in 2022, marking the peak of research in this area, particularly concerning the Fourth Industrial Revolution and emerging technologies. Based on the time series analysis, three distinct historical periods can be identified. The first period focuses on the design and initial planning of the ecosystem, while the second period encompasses themes such as management, innovation, dynamics, platforms, value creation, strategy, competition, and performance. In the third stage, the focus shifts to emerging information technologies, intelligent relationships, digitization, services, computer architecture, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The examination of the knowledge structure of the digital ecosystem from a managerial perspective indicates that it can serve as a roadmap for future research. Additionally, the analysis of the synonym network for the topic under investigation in the Web of Science database identified six thematic clusters: management of emerging technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship, co-creation, strategy, digital transformation, and networks. In countries' collaboration network, the United Kingdom has the highest number of collaborative links, followed by the United States, France, Spain, China, and Finland, which exhibit greater international collaboration than other nations. Meanwhile, the volume of documents published by Iran and its level of international collaboration warrant careful consideration. To enhance the country's development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and leverage digital capabilities, Iran needs to reassess its international collaboration policies and actively participate in international scientific arenas to foster scientific growth and produce high-quality research publications.

The younger generations are exerting a profound influence on the future of the media. The current crisis of reputation facing traditional media is compelling those involved in the creation, production, and distribution of content to rethink the logic underpinning these processes. The consumption of entertainment and information via smartphones is becoming increasingly concentrated in screen devices and social platforms. In light of the particularities of a convergence of media and the characteristics of the digital sphere of users, it is necessary to investigate the information consumption habits and preferences of young university students towards conventional and digital media platforms, as well as social networks within the digital sphere. The objective of this research was to ascertain the news consumption habits of young university students in the context of the new digital landscape, characterised by the pervasiveness of connectivity and the ascendency of smartphones as the primary gateway to the internet. A survey of 1300 students was conducted in October 2023 to investigate their adoption, use, and consumption of traditional and digital media, as well as the devices they use and the importance of podcasts. The results, viewed through the lens of a specific ecosystem, such as that of Colombia, challenge prevailing stereotypes and suggest that younger generations continue to value traditional journalistic brands, potentially due to familial influence. The majority of content is accessed through screen devices and social media platforms. Despite the existence of prejudices, young people supplement their musical preferences with informational content and leisure and entertainment products.

Purpose: With the growing complexity of organizational environments in both the private and public sectors, the need for inter-organizational cooperation has become increasingly important. Consequently, in recent decades, the concept of an ecosystem has been introduced to facilitate connections between organizations across various fields of management science. With the rapid development of Industry 4.0, various ecosystem combinations—such as innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship ecosystems—have emerged. Among these, digital ecosystems represent a newer and rapidly evolving field that has garnered significant attention from researchers in recent years. The purpose of this study is to conduct a scientometric analysis and visualize a map of the knowledge structure, co-authorship network, and thematic clusters related to digital ecosystems within the field of management, as indexed in the Web of Science database. Methodology: This research is an applied study that employs common techniques in scientometrics, specifically co-occurrence analysis methods. To obtain the primary data, the keyword "digital ecosystem" was searched in the Web of Science database for the years 2000 to 2023. A total of 4,496 articles published in this database were analyzed as the statistical population. The data were analyzed using VOS Viewer and BibExcel software to extract the knowledge map and co-occurrence network. In this research, the authors' fields and indexers' keywords were utilized for synonym analysis. After retrieving the records, a total of 14,140 keywords were obtained from the 4,496 examined records for co-occurrence analysis. Of these, 1,173 frequent words, identified based on Bradford's law with a frequency of 5 or higher, were selected for co-word analysis. Findings: 14,140 keywords were identified in this analysis, with 1,173 instances exhibiting the same timing in the co-occurrence analysis of five words. The results of this six-cluster analysis indicate that the most recent emerging topics in 2021 are associated with a range of innovative information technologies, intelligent relationships, entrepreneurial ecosystems, digitalization, digital servitization, ecosystem architecture, and their impacts. The co-occurrence of the keywords shows the highest frequency in research related to the digital ecosystem from a management perspective. The United States, the United Kingdom, and China have made the most significant contributions to research on this topic. The findings reveal that Parida V. is the most active author, and the fields of computer science and information systems are recognized as the most prolific areas of study. Additionally, terms such as identified as the most frequently used keywords, which were categorized into six clusters based on their co-occurrence. An analysis of international collaboration revealed eight clusters, with the highest level of collaboration occurring in the first cluster, which includes 20 countries, while the least collaboration is observed in cluster eight, which comprises only three members. Conclusion: The scientometric study and analysis of the co-authorship network and thematic clusters related to the concept of the digital ecosystem from a management perspective, as sourced from the Web of Science database, revealed that 99.13% of the scientific documents in this field were published in English. The highest frequency of articles on this topic occurred in 2022, marking the peak of research in this area, particularly concerning the Fourth Industrial Revolution and emerging technologies. Based on the time series analysis, three distinct historical periods can be identified. The first period focuses on the design and initial planning of the ecosystem, while the second period encompasses themes such as management, innovation, dynamics, platforms, value creation, strategy, competition, and performance. In the third stage, the focus shifts to emerging information technologies, intelligent relationships, digitization, services, computer architecture, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The examination of the knowledge structure of the digital ecosystem from a managerial perspective indicates that it can serve as a roadmap for future research. Additionally, the analysis of the synonym network for the topic under investigation in the Web of Science database identified six thematic clusters: management of emerging technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship, co-creation, strategy, digital transformation, and networks. In countries' collaboration network, the United Kingdom has the highest number of collaborative links, followed by the United States, France, Spain, China, and Finland, which exhibit greater international collaboration than other nations. Meanwhile, the volume of documents published by Iran and its level of international collaboration warrant careful consideration. To enhance the country's development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and leverage digital capabilities, Iran needs to reassess its international collaboration policies and actively participate in international scientific arenas to foster scientific growth and produce high-quality research publications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The younger generations are exerting a profound influence on the future of the media. The current crisis of reputation facing traditional media is compelling those involved in the creation, production, and distribution of content to rethink the logic underpinning these processes. The consumption of entertainment and information via smartphones is becoming increasingly concentrated in screen devices and social platforms. In light of the particularities of a convergence of media and the characteristics of the digital sphere of users, it is necessary to investigate the information consumption habits and preferences of young university students towards conventional and digital media platforms, as well as social networks within the digital sphere. The objective of this research was to ascertain the news consumption habits of young university students in the context of the new digital landscape, characterised by the pervasiveness of connectivity and the ascendency of smartphones as the primary gateway to the internet. A survey of 1300 students was conducted in October 2023 to investigate their adoption, use, and consumption of traditional and digital media, as well as the devices they use and the importance of podcasts. The results, viewed through the lens of a specific ecosystem, such as that of Colombia, challenge prevailing stereotypes and suggest that younger generations continue to value traditional journalistic brands, potentially due to familial influence. The majority of content is accessed through screen devices and social media platforms. Despite the existence of prejudices, young people supplement their musical preferences with informational content and leisure and entertainment products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the relationship between digital access, protection, and adoption in supporting technological entrepreneurship within national digital ecosystems. The study utilised PROCESS regression analysis on the Global Entrepreneurship Development Institute (GEDI)'s Digital Development Economy (DPE) Index 2020 dataset to examine selected digital factors' direct and indirect effects on entrepreneurial activity across 116 countries. While the relationship between digital access, adoption, protection, and technological entrepreneurship has been established in previous research, this study provides global evidence to reinforce this connection. However, digital protection did not significantly moderate the effect of digital access. Notably, digital adoption emerged as a significant mediator, influencing the impacts of both access and protection on entrepreneurial outcomes. This study emphasises the importance of understanding the complex relationships between digital factors in cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to stimulate technological innovation and economic growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Generation X musicians represent a transitional generation from the pre-digital to the digital era, having experience developing their musical identity and reputation in both. In the process of development, they use digital platforms to communicate directly with their audience and utilize digital technologies for music production, promotion, and distribution. They face the challenge of reconciling traditional approaches they used in the pre-digital era with the demands of the digital ecosystem. The research explores how Generation X musicians perceive the transition process in developing their musical identity using traditional and digital approach and what strategies they have adopted to keep relevance in the digital age. The results show that Generation X musicians use a combination of traditional and digital tools, with this integrated approach proving to be the best strategy for them as they feel nostalgic and question the quality and relevance of online visibility. Although they have digital skills, they still need to take full advantage of the digital ecosystem in building their digital identity, leaving room for further research in this area. Continuing previous autoethnographic research identifying the information and communication challenges musicians face when developing their digital identity, this study gives deeper insight on those challenges from the perspective of Generation X musicians and the difficulties they face when reconciling traditional musical practices with new digital opportunities. The input of this study is to contribute to the existing knowledge of the strategies musicians from various generations use to build digital identity, in particularly Generation X musicians, and to contribute to a better understanding of musician digital identity overall since there is a lack of research in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In contemporary conditions, the role of youth in the labour market is increasing. Economic growth depends on the extent to which it is possible to preserve and enhance the intellectual capital of young people. Consequently, young individuals are the basis of the workforce in the future, and the development of our state depends on the formation of favorable work conditions for their engagement. Nowadays, youth play a pivotal role in shaping the political, economic, scientific, technical, industrial and social fabric of society. Therefore, fostering patriotic work attitudes among young people to ensure their effective transition from school to work is a primary aim for the economic and social security of the state, as well as maintaining stable socio-economic dynamics in the future. The purpose of the study is to develop theoretical and methodological approaches for establishing a digital ecosystem within the youth labour market. It involves a comparative assessment of youth employment in the Republic of Belarus and the regional labour market (specifically, Vitebsk region). Additionally, the study outlines requirements for data processing, classification and visualization within the digital ecosystem of the youth labour market in the region. The object of the study is the youth labour market in the Vitebsk region. The subject of the study encompasses the socioeconomic relations that emerge during youth employment, ensuring its effectiveness. The article argues for the necessity of creating a digital ecosystem of the youth labour market and proposes its own definition. Theoretical approaches to the analysis of the youth labour market, which serves as the methodological basis for creating its digital ecosystem, have been studied and summarized. Furthermore, an analysis of key indicators related to the youth labour market in the Vitebsk region was carried out, comparing it with the youth labour market in the Republic of Belarus. Notably, the study highlights the factors influencing demand in the youth labour market of the Vitebsk region. Finally, basic principles for data processing and visualization within the digital ecosystem of the youth labour market in the region have been developed.

The emergence and active development of digital ecosystems defines a new object of management study, integrating knowledge management, innovation management, operations management, supply chain management and organizational change. In conditions of competition and market barriers, economic entities actively use digital ecosystems as a key success factor. Digital ecosystems themselves are a special, complex management object whose properties change as they go through various stages of their life cycle. At the same time, the life cycles of digital ecosystems are influenced by the objects and subjects functioning in their contour and the economic systems associated with them. Based on the observation of economic systems and the influence of various factors on them, the authors determined the stages of the life cycle of digital ecosystems. Based on the study of the specifics of the behavior of digital ecosystems at the stages of their life cycles, the authors made conclusions about the most significant features of their management.

Purpose. The digital ecosystem consists of interactions between customers and partners through various channels, both online and offline, as well as the relationships that exist between digital customers and partners. The ideal interaction between humans, technology, values and activities will be created by ideal ecological information. Thus, system places consumers in an important position connecting customer contacts and contact moments with each other. Including the use of products and virtual visits, such as transactions, emails, educational media, etc. In-depth discussion of individual involvement as information organs (inforgs). Employing the activity-based mapping method, which is intended to determine each person's level of engagement with the digital environment. Methodology. The method used in this research was a pre-post test on respondents who were at Gadjah Mada University Postgraduate School postgraduate students. Questionnaires were distributed concurrently over the WhatsApp group to conduct the survey. The responses provided by respondents are entered into a Google form. Results and discussion. This study examines the use of technology and information resources by graduate students at the Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University, also known as "Emergent" education members. There are signs that the way pupils look for knowledge has changed as information and technology have advanced. Conclusions. The conclusion of this research is that there is a shift in information patterns. Previously, respondents' information patterns were mostly carried out directly by teachers or professors, now they have shifted through scientific websites and become residents through applications on social media.

In Spain, specialist outpatient care traditionally relied on in-person consultations at public hospitals, leading to long wait times and limited clinical analysis in appointment assignments. However, the emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has transformed patient care, creating a seamless healthcare ecosystem. At the Allergy Department, we aimed to share our experience in transitioning form a traditional linear model of patient flow across different healthcare levels to the implementation of a digital ecosystem. By telemedicine, we can prioritize individuals based on clinical relevance, promptly and efficiently addressing potentially life-threatening conditions such as severe uncontrolled asthma or hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis. Furthermore, our adoption of telephone consultations has markedly reduced the need for in-person hospital visits, while issues with unstable patients are swiftly addressed via WhatsApp. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also facilitates the dissemination of personalized medical information through various channels, contributing to public awareness and education, particularly regarding allergies. Concerns related to confidentiality, data privacy, and the necessity for informed consent must thoroughly be addressed. Also, to ensure the success of ICT integration, it is imperative to focus on the quality of educational information, its efficient dissemination, and anticipate potential unforeseen consequences. Sharing experiences across diverse health frameworks and medical specialties becomes crucial in refining these processes, drawing insights from the collective experiences of others. This collaborative effort aims to contribute to the ongoing development of a more effective and sustainable healthcare system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In recent years, digital platforms in agriculture went through a phase of acquisitions and consolidation, where big players like agrochemical companies (Agrichems) and agricultural equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worked on expanding their technology stacks to build strategic portfolios of digital service offerings. To operate farm equipment efficiently, a combination of platforms and technologies is often needed, leading to the emergence of digital Agri-ecosystems. With the rising implementation of IoT technology, digital Agri-ecosystems enable multi-layer digital services and break down established categories (cloud-based and embedded). Content providers and developers creating those digital services face three options: aggregated cloud APIs (application programming interfaces), engineering service providers with proprietary technology stacks, and dedicated IoT ecosystems offering agnostic end-to-end workflows for development and deployment (first known example: NEVONEX). It is not yet fully understood how using an end-to-end IoT ecosystem changes developer requirements in comparison to existing solutions. Therefore, in this study, an example of a multi-layer digital service is developed and tested. Expert interviews (n = 21) explore relevant developer experiences and requirements. A consecutive survey (n = 30; NEVONEX developer conference) validates the findings. Results show that IoT- ecosystems speed up development and deployment cycles, save resources, and improve interoperability in operations. Engineering service providers remain very important players. Partner management, communication, abstraction of interfaces, testing infrastructure, and early end-user input are required by developers. In conclusion, IoT- ecosystems are beneficial for multi-layer digital service development; however, to fully satisfy developers and content providers, adjustments to platform functionalities and better testing opportunities on real farms are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The horticulture industry has gained significant attention at the National and International levels due to its vital role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and increasing farmers' income. Despite this, the sector faces challenges like climate change, disruptions, and insufficient supply chain infrastructure, posing risks to sustainable horticultural production. This study aims to bridge the knowledge gaps related to technology usage in sustainable horticulture, particularly among smallholder farmers in the Uttarakhand Hills region of India. The study focuses on the differences in adopting digital technology between large and small farmers and highlights the importance of sustainable solutions that cover the entire farming cycle. The research explores the potential of digital technology in tackling key challenges faced by smallholding farmers, including income generation, supply chain efficiency, and post-harvest losses. The study carried out primary research in a small Himalayan fruit orchard located in Mukteshwar, Nainital District, Uttarakhand, India. The case study highlights the positive influence of digital technologies on the lives of small farmers residing in hilly regions. The methodology of research findings is based on practical implementation and fieldwork observations and concludes with recommendations for income generation, supply chain improvement, and the establishment of a digital ecosystem tailored for smallholding farmers. These insights provide a valuable foundation for future research endeavors in the domain of sustainable horticultural production and further will be helpful to achieve the targets of SDGs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ESA's Design 2 produces cross-cutting initiative includes digitalisation, process automation, interoperability, and harnessing smart embedded sensors to achieve a seamless data cycle (SDC). The SDC in digital engineering covers requirements and design, production, assembly, integration, and testing as well as in-flight operations including recycling. Nevertheless, central data and legal challenges lie in the joint research addressed Europe-wide (geo-return) and the partner network constraints covering agency, large system integrator (LSI), research and development (R&D), and high-tech SME interests. Either way, a legal enabler for digitization of the European space business can be seen in ESA's strict compliance policy with regard to the acceptance of their general terms and conditions. In fact, it is reasonable to assume that ESA declares data to be a common deliverable in the future and that the contractors accept this too. However, there are technical challenges like portability, interoperability, interconnectivity, and the need for a federated infrastructure, while all these aspects have to be solved across company and national borders. The European Gaia-X project tackles the aforementioned challenges while targeting an open, transparent, and secure digital ecosystem in which data are stored, processed, and used while retaining data sovereignty. This paper deepens these framework conditions, addresses them from the perspective of real space applications, and presents key opportunities and challenges at the implementation level. Moreover, it shows how the seamless data cycle contributes to increase freedom of design, improve overall performance, and reduce cost and lead time from concept to manufacturing while creating new high-performance space products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper explores the construction of a model for evaluating the digital ecosystem within a university, with a focus on identifying key factors influencing satisfaction with the implementation of new digital processes in the educational environment. The study employs mathematical methods, specifically factor analysis, to gauge the impact of these digital processes on the overall educational landscape. A questionnaire was designed to collect relevant data, and structural equation modeling, utilizing the asymptotically distribution-free estimation method with Grammian in STATISTICA software, was employed for survey result processing. The proposed model aims to provide insights into the dynamics of a university's digital ecosystem, offering a systematic approach to assess satisfaction levels and comprehend the implications of integrating novel digital processes within the educational framework. Mathematical methods, including factor analysis, add a quantitative dimension to the evaluation process, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between various factors. The study's methodology ensures a rigorous and systematic analysis of survey data, enhancing the reliability of the findings. The developed model and methodology contribute to advancing our understanding of the digitalization of university environments, providing valuable tools for decision-makers in shaping effective strategies for integrating digital processes in education. The study conducted a survey with 350 participants, including university staff and students. A questionnaire with 17 questions, both open and closed-ended, was developed to collect data. The authors employed structural equation modeling, specifically the asymptotically distribution-free estimation method, for data processing. The study's a posteriori model illustrates the structure of interaction factors influencing satisfaction with the university's digital ecosystem.

Relevance. Development of digital ecosystems has accelerated significantly over the past three to five years, driven by global economic, social, and technological changes. Digital platforms took the lead in sales and capitalization in areas such as advertising, entertainment, trade, communications, information technology and significantly changed the financial and tourism sectors. However, the scientific literature lacks an economic analysis of the leading digital ecosystems, presenting only a description of their business models, which does not fully allows noting the key peaks of economic activity and compare the level of success. Aim. To review theoretical approaches to the management of digital ecosystems and conduct a comparative analysis of owners of leading digital ecosystems on affordable economic indicators. Methods. Methodological basis of the study is the concept of economic ecosystems and management theory. We use in the article the methods of structural-logical and comparative analysis. We analyze the Fortune 500 and Interbrand databases. Results. We considered scientific publications on the theme of digital ecosystems management with allocation of levels and objects, underling the owner role, and provides analysis of the main economic indicators of the world leading digital ecosystems in b2c and b2b-segments. Our results allowed identifying the leaders on several indicators, including the brand value. The assessment across several parameters identified Apple as a business model demonstrating better results in the digital ecosystem category. With comparable sales, Amazon, Google, Alibaba, and Meta (An organization banned in Russia whose activities are recognized as extremist) products lag in both capitalization and brand value. B2b ecosystems are less profitable than b2c, but tend to grow more steadily. We examined the need for a deeper assessment of each digital ecosystem at the level of its owner, platform, and participants.

The study deals with the issue of forming a strategy for the activities of digital attaches, which are currently being gradually formed at some diplomatic missions of Russia. It is emphasized that the economic security of the country in the context of digital transformations will largely be determined by a competent and balanced policy to protect the interests of Russian business abroad. The object of our research can be identified as the activities of digital attaches aimed at supporting Russian IT companies. At the same time, emphasis is placed on the fact that a number of wellknown Russian IT companies are forming their own digital platforms. The subject of the study is the mechanism of interaction between digital attaches and domestic developers and owners of digital platforms. It is assumed that smoothed work in this direction will contribute to the achievement of the tasks assigned to digital attaches. The author focuses on the fact that in the process of building work with digital platforms, it is necessary to take into account such important factors as the specifics of the economic life of the country where the digital attaches are based, as well as national legal norms regulating business. The author analyzes domestic and foreign scientific literature on the regulation of digital platforms, while emphasizing that the legal mechanism regulating the cooperation of digital attaches and IT companies has not yet received its clear regulatory outline. The study focuses on the fact that the effective activity of digital attaches is an important factor in ensuring the economic security of the country.