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Governing Global Partnerships: Multi-Stakeholder Knowledge Exchange and Cross-Sectoral Capacity Building in Higher Education
Author: Jose Garcia Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0001-2055-9608 Submitted 02 May 2026; Revised 20 June 2026; Revised 27 July 2026; Accepted 4 August 2026; Available online 11 August 2026; Version of Record 11 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y10029 Volume 3, December 2026, (10029) Abstract Two decades of guidance on equitable international partnership have coincided with little movement in the distribution of authorship, funding
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The Role of Global University Benchmarking in Advancing Water Sustainability and Management Research
Author: Sofia García Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0009-5070-1669 Submitted 21 February 2026; Revised 09 May 2026; Revised 22 June 2026; Accepted 02 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10005 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10005) Abstract Global benchmarking instruments now shape how universities present, organise, and fund their sustainability work, yet thei
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Advancing Agritech Innovations Through Academic Research: An Integrative Review of Global University Partnerships
Author: Liam Johnson Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0005-3168-1739 Submitted 17 April 2026; Revised 13 June 2026; Accepted 21 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10006 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10006) Abstract Agritech innovation increasingly depends on partnerships that connect universities with firms, governments, advisory services, and farming communi
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Utilizing AI and Spatial Computing to Map Deforestation and Inform Regulatory Engagements
Author: Lucas Silva Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0001-8067-5926 Submitted 07 April 2026; Revised 09 June 2026; Accepted 16 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10002 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10002) Abstract Tropical deforestation persists despite two decades of rapid progress in satellite monitoring, and regulators increasingly depend on algorithmic
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Strategic Cross-Border Academic Partnerships: A Review of Evolving QA Standards and Benchmarking
Author: Emma Dubois Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0001-8464-158X Submitted 05 April 2026; Revised 02 June 2026; Accepted 17 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10001 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10001) Abstract Cross-border academic partnerships now carry a substantial share of the world's internationally delivered higher education, yet the rules that as
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Digital Tech Interventions in Marine Ecosystem Monitoring: An Integrative Review
Author: Amina Hassan Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0005-7237-7565 Submitted 02 April 2026; Revised 06 June 2026; Accepted 11 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10003 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10003) Abstract Marine ecosystems are changing faster than the observation systems designed to track them. This article presents an integrative review of digita
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Marketing Sustainable Practices in Higher Education: Evaluating the Efficacy of Disruptive Promotional Strategies
Author: Noah Müller Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0002-7578-923X Submitted 17 April 2026; Revised 21 June 2026; Accepted 22 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10004 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10004) Abstract Universities increasingly promote their sustainability commitments to prospective students through attention-seeking formats such as guerrilla inte
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Health Implications of Indoor Plants: Oxygen Consumption, Moisture, Mold, and Respiratory Risk in Home and Office Environments
Author: Fatima Al Mansouri Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0003-3004-395X Submitted 10 April 2026; Revised 05 June 2026; Accepted 20 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y10028 Volume 3, December 2026, (10028) Abstract Indoor plants are widely seen as harmless additions to homes, offices and schools, valued for oxygen, air purification and comfort. This article argues th
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Developing Executive Academic Programs to Support Smart City Governance and Planning
Author: Maya Patel Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0003-9913-3240 Submitted 07 April 2026; Revised 09 June 2026; Accepted 16 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10009 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10009) Abstract Cities are investing heavily in data platforms, sensing infrastructure, and algorithmic tools, yet the officials who must govern these systems are
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Institutional Reputation and Quality Architecture: Frameworks for Transparent Governance in Transnational Education
Author: Daniel Cohen Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0000-2881-1030 Submitted 17 March 2026; Revised 22 May 2026; Accepted 11 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10008 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10008) Abstract Transnational education separates the place where academic quality is produced from the place where institutional reputation was earned. Degrees
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Digital Attestation of Vocational Education Certificates: Transitioning to Smart Job Markets and Borderless Workforces
Author: Hiroshi Tanaka Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0005-5461-8396 Submitted 25 March 2026; Revised 25 May 2026; Accepted 07 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10007 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10007) Abstract Vocational education and training (VET) certificates remain the dominant currency through which mid-skill competence is communicated to employe
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The Interconnected Blueprint: A Comprehensive Assessment of Synergies and Trade-Offs Across All 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Oliver Smith Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0001-8637-7727 Submitted 07 April 2026; Revised 09 June 2026; Accepted 16 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10011 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10011) Abstract Quantitative assessments of how the 17 Sustainable Development Goals interact have produced two incompatible verdicts from broadly the same offi
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Navigating the 2030 Agenda: A Holistic Evaluation of Global Progress and Systemic Barriers Across All 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Isabella Rossi Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) ORCID ID: 0009-0009-1291-9122 Submitted 18 April 2026; Revised 14 June 2026; Accepted 21 July 2026; Available online 08 August 2026; Version of Record 08 August 2026. Doi: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y.SpecSDG10010 Volume 3, December 2026, (SpecSDG10010) Abstract With five years remaining before the 2030 deadline, the United Nations reports that 35% of assessable Sustainable Development Goal targets are
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The Illiquidity Premium in Tokenized Real-World Assets: Modifying Asset Pricing Models for Utility-Backed NFTs
Authors: Mikito Takayasu Affiliation: The University of Tokyo ORCID ID: 0009-0008-9398-5545 Submitted 10 February 2026; Revised 05 April 2026; Accepted 30 May 2026; Available online 19 June 2026; Version of Record 19 June 2026. https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y566831 Volume 3, December 2026, (10027) Abstract Tokenization promises to convert lumpy, illiquid real-world assets into divisible, transferable claims, yet secondary markets for these instruments remain thin and trading is
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Non-Substitutable Chokepoints and Global Supply Chain Disruption: A Conceptual Framework and Scenario Analysis of a Strait of Hormuz Closure
Authors: Sarah Meier Affiliation: International Academy in Switzerland ORCID ID: 0009-0008-2615-0767 Submitted 25 February 2026; Revised 02 April 2026; Accepted 28 May 2026; Available online 18 June 2026; Version of Record 18 June 2026. https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y566830 Volume 3, December 2026, (10026) Abstract The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption and lacks a maritime substitute, which makes it the most concentrated single
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Algorithmic Brinkmanship: How Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Escalation,Commitment, and De-escalation in the Game of Chicken
Authors: Jose Garcia (1), Dr. Habib Al Souleiman (2), Dr. Ibrahim Al Souleiman (3) Affiliation: (1-3) Swiss International University (SIU) (1) ORCID ID : 0009-0001-2055-9608 (2) ORCID iD : 0009-0000-4746-0694 (3) ORCID iD: 0009-0002-9521-4847 Submitted 30 January 2026; Revised 02 March 2026; Accepted 8 May 2026; Available online 18 May 2026; Version of Record 14 May 2026. DOI 10.65326/u7y566770 Volume 3, December 2026, (10025) Abstract The game of Chicken remains a powerfu
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Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Executive Education: Strategic Learning, Leadership Development, and Organizational Adaptation
Authors: Peter Bernard, ORCID ID: 0009-0002-5467-8661 Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU) https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y566768 Received 29 January 2026; Revised 28 February 2026; Accepted 30 April 2026; Available online 14 May 2026; Version of Record 14 May 2026. Volume 1, December 2026, (10024) Abstract Artificial intelligence is shifting executive education from an episodic model of managerial development to a strategic learning infrastructure linked to organi
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Experience-Centered Precision Healthcare: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Genomics, and Hospitality-Inspired Patient Experience
Authors: Huda Najjar 1 ORCID ID: 0009-0007-0765-6001, Mona Abdelmotaleb 2 ORCID ID: 0009-0005-9371-6263 1 Swiss International University (SIU), City of Osh, Kyrgyzstan 2 Swiss International University (SIU), ISB Academy, Dubai, UAE https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y566755 Received 20 January 2026; Revised 23 February 2026; Accepted 24 March 2026; Available online 7 April 2026; Version of Record 7 April 2026. Volume 3, December 2026, (10023) Abstract The fusion of Artificial Intell
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