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International Journal of Markets and Business Systems

International Journal of Markets and Business Systems (IJMABS)

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International Journal of Markets and Business Systems (2 papers in press)

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  • Systems thinking in problem solving   Order a copy of this article
    by Janos Korn 
    Abstract: Survival and achievement of ambitions are suggested as the fundamental activities in the living sphere which are innate and carried on incessantly by individuals, organisations and in the variety of communities. An undesirable, equilibrium state of an object or agent and a consistent, future state are recognised. The transformation is accomplished by a matching dynamic system/product which interacts with an environment. Recognition and transformation is called problem solving which is driven by an urge towards higher complexity to satisfy convenience, emotions, less mental and physical efforts leading to benefit or harm to the environment especially when conducted on a large scale. Natural language as the primary model is used for initial symbolising the recognition as a story of a scenario which is converted into a reasoning structure by linguistic modelling into an integrated theory of problem solving for evaluation of the benefit or harm followed by remedial action.
    Keywords: survival; ambition; systems; product; harm; benefit; environment.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJMABS.2025.10072571
     
  • The main challenges of forming a higher education and science cluster in the country of Georgia   Order a copy of this article
    by Ana Polodashvili 
    Abstract: Research organisations and academics specialising in the innovative development of local economies are progressively acknowledging the pivotal role that clusters play, particularly in the context of the ongoing digital transformation. This paper explores how the cluster of higher education and science can act as a tool for fostering effective collaboration between academia, business, and research, enabling the commercialisation of scientific discoveries and the introduction of innovative products to the market. The paper presents an analysis of two qualitative researches. The first research revealed that the majority of respondents support greater academic freedom, staffing and legislative reforms, improved infrastructural support, increased transparency of information, and enhanced funding. The research of the wheat production cluster in Georgia revealed that a wheat production microcluster is present in the Marneuli Municipality. The findings of the researches presented in this paper will be of particular interest to the identified stakeholders of the cluster, especially the relevant ministries.
    Keywords: higher education; science; commercialisation of scientific research; entrepreneurial ecosystem; entrepreneurial university; cluster; sakpatenti; innovation and technology agency of Georgia; Rustaveli Foundation; Georgia.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJMABS.2025.10073066
     

 

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