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2026	2026: (Em-)Powering Refugee Entrepreneurs: Co-Creating Inclusive Ecosystem Support Citation: David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2026): (Em-)Powering Refugee Entrepreneurs: Co-Creating Inclusive Ecosystem Support. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMED.2027.10075791 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size Citation: Angstmann, M. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size. European Urban and Regional Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697764261455320 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Dissolution, reconfiguration and formation: Decarbonisation effects on regional industrial interpath dynamics Citation: Angstmann, M. (2026): Dissolution, reconfiguration and formation: Decarbonisation effects on regional industrial interpath dynamics. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.70105 Abstract	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth. Research Report, 24. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses Citation: David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2026): Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses. Research Report, 23. Gelsenkirchen.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: ETAP - Evaluation of partially automated long-term care processes Citation: Enste, P., Evans-Borchers, M., Kemper, J., Kurcharski, A.B. & Wielga, J. (2026): ETAP - Evaluation of partially automated long-term care processes. Research Report, 20. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity Citation: Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (21-54). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506 Keywords	Document type: Article in	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Future Campus Emscher-Lippe: Vocational education and training for the energy transition Citation: Flögel, F. & Stratmann, L.C. (2026): Future Campus Emscher-Lippe: Vocational education and training for the energy transition. Research Report, 28. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: GElernt - An app for the "Learning City" Citation: Heinecke, A.M. & Paul, H. (2026): GElernt - An app for the "Learning City". Research Report, 16. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: GenAI and self-directed learning for promoting lifelong learning Citation: Hamburg, I. (2026): GenAI and self-directed learning for promoting lifelong learning. In IATED, INTED2026 Proceedings. 20th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2026.0951 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Article in	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: GenAI Role in Redefining Learning and Skilling in Companies Citation: Hamburg, I. (2026): GenAI Role in Redefining Learning and Skilling in Companies. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 14 (01), 230-235. https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.1401.19836 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement Citation: Terstriep, J. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement. Research Report, 25. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus Citation: Pühmeyer, B., Seiffert, I., Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (7-17). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506 Keywords	Document type: Article in	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: KARVIMIO - AI-based augmented reality visualisation of operating instructions for medical instruments in an operating theatre Citation: Enste, P., Cramer, E. & Kucharski, A.B. (2026): KARVIMIO - AI-based augmented reality visualisation of operating instructions for medical instruments in an operating theatre. Research Report, 21. Gelsenkirchen.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities. IAT discussion paper, 2026 (01). Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.53190/dp/202601 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Internet document	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Micro-level foundations of relatedness and innovation: The re-alignment of automotive and bicycle industries Citation: Butzin, A. & Fuchs, M. (2026): Micro-level foundations of relatedness and innovation: The re-alignment of automotive and bicycle industries. Progress in Economic Geography, 4 (2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peg.2026.100074 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Model Project of Spacial Planning (MORO) Vibrant Regions Citation: Flögel, F., Dahlbeck, E., Langguth, F. & Bäumer, K. (2026): Model Project of Spacial Planning (MORO) Vibrant Regions. Research Report, 19. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: New Perspectives in Vocational Further Training: The ADAPT model project develops an AI-based learning system for use in Long-term care Citation: Schröer, L., Völz, S. & Evans-Borchers, M. (2026): New Perspectives in Vocational Further Training: The ADAPT model project develops an AI-based learning system for use in Long-term care. Research Report, 15. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Power Relations and Outsider Entrepreneurship: Facets of Marginalisation Tendencies Toward Migrant Entrepreneurs Citation: David, A., Terstriep, J. & Zaghow, L. (2026): Power Relations and Outsider Entrepreneurship: Facets of Marginalisation Tendencies Toward Migrant Entrepreneurs. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 39 (5), 1122-1149. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-10-2024-0668 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing Citation: Bräutigam, C., Laser, J. & Evans-Borchers, M. (2026): Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing. Forschungsbericht, 22. Gelsenkirchen.	Document type: Report	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries Citation: Flögel, F., Gärtner, S. & Ioannou, S. (2026): Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2026.2684546 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany Citation: Baumgart, S., Gärtner, S., Hoffschroer, H., Meyer, K., Schoppengerd, J., Sievers, L., Sofker-Rienits, A. & Wiese von Ofen, I. (2026): Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany. In Grodach, C. & Ferm, J., Planning the Productive City. Rethinking Urban Industrial Spaces (105-117). : Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003599708 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Article in	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies Citation: Hamburg, I. (2026): Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies. , 14 (5), 33-41. Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: Rethinking networks in disruption: Dynamics of embeddedness in migrant entrepreneurship Citation: Ivanova-Gongne, M., Elo, M., David, A., Kryukova, D., & Gugenishvili, I. (2026): Rethinking networks in disruption: Dynamics of embeddedness in migrant entrepreneurship (forthcoming). Global Networks, 26 (4). https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70077 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads:
2026	2026: School development via the digital transition in nursing schools: Using empirical data to customize DigCompOrg for nursing education Citation: Kalkmann, F., Lienenbrink, S., Behrens, J., Hoferichter, J., Borcherding, G., Bräutigam, C., Evans-Borchers, M., Laser, J., Theil, T. & Hülsken-Giesler, M. (2026): School development via the digital transition in nursing schools: Using empirical data to customize DigCompOrg for nursing education. BMC Medical Education, 26 (973), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09626-5 Abstract / Keywords	Document type: Journal article	Links / Downloads: