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Amid the booming development of artificial intelligence (AI) and vigorous green transformation, the influence of AI development on industrial green transformation and its mechanisms requires scientific attention. Utilising a comprehensive set of panel data from 283 prefecture-level cities and above in China from 2004 to 2023, this study methodically examines the direction, mechanisms, heterogeneity characteristics, and spatial effects of AI’s impact on industrial green transformation. Results demonstrate that AI development has a significant potential to drive industrial green transformation. This driving effect is primarily manifested through the facilitation of green technological progress and the promotion of economic agglomeration; however, the anticipated channel of energy intensity reduction has not yet been substantiated. Notably, the driving effect of AI exhibits multidimensional heterogeneity, with more pronounced effects in coastal regions, non-resource-based cities, and urban agglomerations. In addition, the investigation reveals that AI development exerts significant positive effects on industrial green transformation within local cities while concurrently exerting negative spatial spillover effects on the industrial green transformation of neighbouring cities. These findings contribute to a more comprehensive theoretical framework and empirical evidence on AI-driven ecological modernisation and offer valuable policy implications for emerging economies seeking to accelerate industrial green transformation through AI technologies.

The transition to more eco-friendly forms of transport is one of the main challenges for the Polish economy in the coming decades. Poland, as a member of the European Union, must adapt to the requirements regarding, in particular, reducing carbon dioxide emissions related to new vehicles. The implementation of these changes will require significant financial outlays and structural reconstruction of transport (both public and private), as well as remodeling of the functioning and habits of society. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the challenges of the green transformation of transport in Poland. The following research methods were used: desk research, focus interview–expert research, and an original approach to the use of SWOT analysis. Based on the conducted analyses, Poland’s strategic position in the context of the “transport greening” process was determined. The strategy is in line with the concept of “reorganization”, calling for a thorough restructuring of the development strategy. This entails coordinated efforts, such as conducting in-depth evaluations of current strategies, securing increased funding, providing support for research, and implementing public education initiatives. In essence, the study emphasizes the necessity for significant endeavors to effectively manage the green transition of transportation in Poland.

A systematical technology diffusion mode that can simultaneously achieve smallholders’ technology adoption to different scales was discovered. Collaborative, tree-shaped and jump-start modes are the main forms to promote technology diffusion. The combination of three modes above facilitates technology diffusion to different scales. The STB-based technology diffusion empowered smallholders through technology adoption. Trust is the key to promoting technology dependence and adoption among smallholders. Understanding the impact of agricultural socialized services on smallholder adoption of green production technologies and their mechanisms of action is of great importance for sustainability of farming systems. Currently, there were numerous related studies, but it is still unclear how to gradually achieve the diffusion of technological innovations on pilot sites to a regional level. To answer this question, this paper presents the pathways and mechanisms of green production technologies diffusion by comparing international typical service organizations or modes such as agricultural technology extension service centers (ATESC), farmer field schools (FFS), participatory technology innovation (PTI) and integrated colearning approach (ICLA), while taking Wangzhuang Science and Technology Backyard (WZ STB) in Quzhou, Hebei Province, China as an example. This research had three key outcomes. (1) The combination of collaborative, tree-shaped and jump-start diffusion modes promotes the diffusion of participatory technology innovation to different scales, such as farmers, villages and counties. (2) The three diffusion modes combine and expand the advantages of existing international modes. The collaborative diffusion mode not only provides full scope for the advantages of PTI, but also provides smallholders with service supply for the whole production period. The tree-shaped diffusion mode combines the advantages of FFS from point technology innovation to village diffusion, while achieving a full range of technical service support. The jump-start diffusion mode cannot only achieve large-scale technology diffusion like ATESC and ICLA, but also empower smallholders through adaptive technology innovation. (3) Trust is the key to promoting smallholder reliance on the science and technology provided by STB and to promote their adoption of green production technologies. Accordingly, the following policy recommendations were proposed: strengthen the combination of top-down and bottom-up technology innovation and diffusion models, establish an effective service communication platform and evaluation mechanism, and strengthen the linkage mechanism between socialized services providers and smallholders, which will provide a realistic basis for the national policy of targeted socialized services provision and promote smallholder adoption of green production technologies.

•Impact of green industrial transformation on Pakistan's carbon reduction.•Industrial greening reduces carbon emissions.•Regulations, innovation, FDI, R&D increase carbon intensity.•Pollution haven hypothesis confirmed in present & future periods.•Tech innovation drives FDI, R&D, greener industry, and regulations. The industrial sector is vital to economic progress, yet industrial pollution poses environmental and economic concerns. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of green industrial transformation in reducing Pakistan's carbon intensity between 1975 and 2020. Carbon emissions are considered an endogenous construct, while foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, technological innovation, green industrial transformation, environmental legislation, and research and development (R&D) investment are possible mediators. The association between variables is assessed using the robust least-squares approach. Green industrial transformation is connected with lower carbon emissions, yet technical innovation, R&D investment, and inbound FDI raise a country's carbon emissions. The findings support the pollution haven hypothesis in a country. The causality estimates indicate that inward FDI contributes to environmental regulations; green industrial transformation directly relates to inbound FDI and R&D expenditures; and technological innovations correspond to inbound FDI, R&D expenditures, industrial ecofriendly progression, and environmental standards. According to the impulse response function, environmental policies are anticipated to have a differential effect on carbon emissions in 2023, 2024, 2028–2030, while they are likely to decrease in the years 2025–2027 and 2031 forward. Additionally, inward FDI and technology advancements would almost certainly result in a rise in carbon emissions over time. Green industrial transitions are projected to result in a ten-year reduction in carbon emissions. The variance decomposition analysis indicates that eco-friendly industrial adaptations would likely have the largest variance error shock on carbon emissions (11.747%), followed by inbound FDI, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, with R&D spending having a minimal impact over time. Pakistan's economy should foster a green industrial revolution to avoid pollution and increase environmental sustainability to meet its environmental goals. [Display omitted]

This paper is an attempt at establishing the features of a new type of tourism – pastoral/rural smart tourism. The authors present concepts such as smart, smart tourism, and smart tourism destination. They also show how to shift from smart city tourism to pastoral/rural smart tourism by using, just like in smart city tourism, innovation and technology to enhance tourist experience and promote sustainability – augmented reality, chatbots, digitisation, Internet of Things, and mobile applications. Great attention is also paid to pastoral/rural smart tourism variables. The materials used in this paper are from the last decade, which points to the increasing interest of researchers in smart tourism.

The aim of this article is to identify the psychological factors influencing the use of shared mobility services in Poland, with particular emphasis on environmental awareness, technological competence, and attitudes toward resource sharing. Based on survey data (N = 1296), quantitative analyses were conducted, including ANOVA tests, Pearson correlations, and behavioral profiling of users.The results show that digital competence and openness to innovation, rather than declared environmental awareness, are the key determinants of shared mobility adoption. Although respondents frequently declare environmentally friendly actions (e.g., waste segregation), ecological concerns rarely serve as a direct motivation when choosing a transport mode. Three distinct user profiles were identified: tech enthusiasts, traditional users, and opportunists – differing in frequency of use, travel purposes, and their relationship with technology.The article highlights the need for differentiated strategies for implementing and promoting shared mobility – tailored to the specific characteristics of various user groups. Recommendations include simplifying mobile applications, providing data-driven environmental education, and strengthening social trust. The study contributes to the national debate on the transformation of urban mobility towards more sustainable and inclusive transport solutions.

The connection between foreign direct investment (FDI) and regional disparities is a current issue today in the context of the dynamics of the global financial landscape. This relationship is a complex one and varies according to countries' economic, historical, social and cultural context, level of development, and specific influencing factors. FDI can promote economic growth, but the positive impact depends on a number of elements, such as human capital, financial development, economic freedom, etc. The existing literature emphasises that the effects of FDI over time have not been uniform. Thus, in countries or regions with high incomes and strong institutions, the benefits are clearer and more consistent. But in economies with structural problems, the effect may be weak or even negative. Based on such considerations, our study aims to explore the impact of foreign direct investment on regional economic disparities in Romania, in the context of complex global capital mobility and geopolitical challenges. To quantify the effect of FDI on regional inequality, an econometric linear regression model with the Gini coefficient as the dependent variable was used. The results show that, while foreign direct investment and GDP growth individually contribute to reducing inequality, their interaction can exacerbate disparities, particularly in the absence of absorptive capacity and equitable policy frameworks.

Due to the intensive development of technologies worldwide in the previous years, the issue of the digitalization of the financial and banking sectors is an interesting area for research, as these industries see almost immediate implementation of modern technologies. The purpose of this study is to find out the current trends in the development of the national digital market and identify its priority areas in the future. Using a combined application of multiple scientific methods, the existing financial technology toolkit was examined. As a result of the work, the positive dynamics of the share of electronic sales exceeding 20% of global volumes in 2022 was revealed, the structure of foreign direct investment in the budget of the Kyrgyz Republic was determined, where 20% is occupied by foreign investments in fintech, as well as the constant growth in the period from 2017 to 2023 of such indicators of digital economy development as the number of Internet users and social media users was noted. The Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic with its concept of universal codification was considered as a legislative basis for regulating digital processes. Such system-forming phenomena of the modern virtual financial system as cryptographically protected blockchain, cryptocurrencies and non-mutually exchangeable tokens were also studied. Based on the obtained data, the concept of regional leadership of the Kyrgyz Republic in creating an educational cluster was formulated, which may be of interest to the relevant ministries of the country.

This paper explored in depth the issue of green finance within Tunisian banks. The main objective of this research was to understand how Banks can play a significant role in the development of green finance in Tunisia. In a first step, we explained the undeniable importance of green finance which presents an essential pillar of the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. Financial institutions play a vital role in promoting green financial products. Banks have started to offer products and services focused on sustainability. However, these efforts are insufficient, and it is necessary to strengthen them. For this, we examined the perception of Tunisian customers towards the green financial products of Banks as well as the factors influencing their attitudes, a detailed survey reveals that awareness is growing and that trust and relevance are crucial elements to encourage their adoption. In conclusion, this work has highlighted the importance of green finance in the Tunisian context. It offers food for thought for decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers who wish to contribute to the sustainable development of the banking sector in Tunisia.