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2026

2026:  

(Em-)Powering Refugee Entrepreneurs: Co-Creating Inclusive Ecosystem Support

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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

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2026

2026:  

Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size

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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

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2026

2026:  

Dissolution, reconfiguration and formation: Decarbonisation effects on regional industrial interpath dynamics

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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

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2026

2026:  

Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth

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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.

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Report

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2026

2026:  

Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2026): Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses. Research Report, 23. Gelsenkirchen.

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2026

2026:  

ETAP - Evaluation of partially automated long-term care processes

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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.

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2026

2026:  

From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity

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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

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2026

2026:  

Future Campus Emscher-Lippe: Vocational education and training for the energy transition

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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.

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2026

2026:  

GElernt - An app for the "Learning City"

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Heinecke, A.M. & Paul, H. (2026): GElernt - An app for the "Learning City". Research Report, 16. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

GenAI and self-directed learning for promoting lifelong learning

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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

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2026

2026:  

GenAI Role in Redefining Learning and Skilling in Companies

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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

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2026

2026:  

Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement

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Terstriep, J. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement. Research Report, 25. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus

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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

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2026

2026:  

KARVIMIO - AI-based augmented reality visualisation of operating instructions for medical instruments in an operating theatre

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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.

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2026

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Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities

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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

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Internet document

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2026

2026:  

Micro-level foundations of relatedness and innovation: The re-alignment of automotive and bicycle industries

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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

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Journal article

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2026

2026:  

Model Project of Spacial Planning (MORO) Vibrant Regions

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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.

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2026

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New Perspectives in Vocational Further Training: The ADAPT model project develops an AI-based learning system for use in Long-term care

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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.

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2026

2026:  

Power Relations and Outsider Entrepreneurship: Facets of Marginalisation Tendencies Toward Migrant Entrepreneurs

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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

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2026

2026:  

Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing

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Bräutigam, C., Laser, J. & Evans-Borchers, M. (2026): Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing. Forschungsbericht, 22. Gelsenkirchen.

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2026

2026:  

Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries

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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

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2026

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Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany

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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

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2026

2026:  

Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies

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Hamburg, I. (2026): Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies. , 14 (5), 33-41.

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Companies should understand and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock innovation, build employees' trust in their work, and strengthen their competitive position.With the rise of AI-driven technologies, the importance of developing skilling strategies based on a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, continuous approach to training and supporting lifelong learning in companies has increased. AI impacts skilling and upskilling processes and contributes significantly to personalized learning. AI supports the delivery of "on-demand" training, providing short, relevant learning content when needed. AI-based mentors or chatbots offer personalized coaching and simulate real-world scenarios, helping employees learn and apply new skills more quickly.But AI also presents opportunities for foreign information, AI-supported manipulation, and interference. Therefore, developing early-detection systems for modern technologies like AI and implementing corresponding flexible, modular training and learning opportunities are necessary.Digital communication frameworks should guide the development of competencies to handle AI-driven technological advancements and adapt them to enhance effectiveness and anticipation in combating disinformation and foreign interference in the information environment.AI is central tobusiness strategies, and organizations that adopt it early gain a competitive advantage in operational efficiency and leadership excellence. Hiring key AI skills in companies is necessary to make them more innovative and help to develop new products, services, or business models.This paper first presents AI-supported skilling strategies in companies, including AI's positive impacts such as identifying skills gaps, personalized learning, mentoring, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning and adaptability.It then explains the importance of developing strategies to address the challenges posed by AI-driven disinformation in this context. The paper also outlines the advantages of hiring for AI skills earlier to support competitiveness, operational efficiency, and leadership excellence within companies. The paper methodology bridges the gap between academic rigor within study publications and industrial practice. The results of studies, interviews, and discussions with project partners are included in the paper and show that companies' understanding of AI-driven disinformation remains highly fragmented.A few countries are investing in the skills required to master AI, starting to hire for AI skills early, aiming to position themselves as future sourcesof skilled professionals in the field. 

Companies, AI, Skilling strategies, Training, Disinformation, AI adoption, Hiring AI talent

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2026

2026:  

Rethinking networks in disruption: Dynamics of embeddedness in migrant entrepreneurship

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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

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2026

2026:  

School development via the digital transition in nursing schools: Using empirical data to customize DigCompOrg for nursing education

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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

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