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Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence, AI, model to generate realistic panoramic images for virtual tourism. The work has potential applications in cultural heritage preservation and destination marketing, the team suggests. Details are reported in the International Journal of Information Quality.
The new model, known as SGMSD-Net, addresses a problem with AI-generated tourism imagery in that pictures may look convincing but fail to replicate accurately the actual scene being depicted. The new model uses semantic guidance, which helps interpret a scene’s meaning. It also applies diffusion modelling to generate images through progressive refinement. The team explains that three resolution stages are used to produce the overall structure of the image before adding textures and lighting details.
Tests on two datasets, SUN360 and Matterport3D, found that SGMSD-Net outperformed four existing approaches in terms of image quality, perceptual similarity and alignment with the descriptions. Subjective evaluation also showed the generated scenes to have clarity and consistency.
The work could be used to support virtual tours that allow visitors to explore destinations before travelling. Additionally, they might be used to in reconstructions of historical sites for educational purposes that are either difficult to access or need protection from tourism for the sake of conservation.
Future research will explore combining the model with three-dimensional reconstruction and multimodal AI systems. These will process different types of information to create a more interactive representation of the virtual destination.
Wei, L., Zafar, A. and Khan, M.A. (2026) ‘Semantic-guided multi-scale diffusion network for immersive tourism content generation’, Int. J. Information Quality, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp.1–20.
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Researchers have developed a tourist recommendation system combining three algorithms to help travellers find destinations suited to their preferences, budgets, and travel routes. Details appear in the International Journal of Work Innovation and address a limitation of digital platforms that often prioritise popularity over practical considerations.
The new model integrates three computational techniques. First, K-means clustering, which groups data by similarity, categorises attractions by tourism potential. Second, the Floyd-Warshall algorithm, which calculates the shortest distances between destinations to optimise journeys. Third, the weighted product method ranks options against criteria, including facilities, cost, and safety, according to their relative importance.
By combining these methods, the team says they obtain more accurate and efficient recommendations than through the use of a standalone algorithm. The inclusion of destination potential, geographical distance, and practical requirements in the input means their system can improve the decision-making process while reducing travel time and costs.
The team is based in Indonesia, and the research is particularly relevant to this part of the world as a tourist destination. The archipelago consists of more than 17,000 islands which have diverse natural, cultural, and historical attractions; choosing between them as a holiday destination is thus a rather complicated choice. Indeed, the breadth of the Indonesian tourist offering can make choosing destinations near impossible, despite the growing importance of digital platforms in trip planning. The team suggests that their integrated recommendation system could support tourism digitalisation, offering businesses and policymakers a data-driven tool for improving travel planning and destination management.
Muqorobin, Fitria, T.N., Mutiasari, A.I. and Rochmatullah, M.R. (2026) ‘Development of optimal tourist destination recommendation model using clustering and shortest-distance digitalisation’, Int. J. Work Innovation, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp.522–542.
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A new method for controlling groups of “drones”, technically known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), could make formation flying smoother and reduce energy consumption and mechanical wear, according to research in the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications. The work combines fuzzy logic processing with a self-adjusting control system, known as a self-coupling proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller.
The approach addresses a challenge in coordinating UAVs and maintaining stable formations despite disturbances and interactions between aircraft. The researchers developed a model in which each drone in the formation is interacting with the others through virtual springs and dampers. These are mathematical elements that represent the forces that bring each UAV to its intended position and allow the model to plot the formation and monitor how it deforms under different disturbances before recovering autonomously.
The controller combines fuzzy logic with PID regulation in which responses change according to current errors, accumulated past errors and the rate at which errors change. The fuzzy logic component uses rules to adapt control parameters, enabling stronger corrections when deviations are large and subtler adjustments as the formation stabilises.
Tests showed that the method made the drones’ flight adjustments smoother, with fewer abrupt changes in commands. Smoother commands could limit actuator wear and tear and lower energy use in applications such as reconnaissance and surveillance.
Cheng, Y. (2026) ‘Distributed collaborative control of unmanned aerial vehicle formation based on fuzzy autocoupling PID algorithm’, Int. J. Systems, Control and Communications, Vol. 17, No. 10, pp.1–18.
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A review of the research literature spanning the years 2020 to 2026 has found that digital technologies, additive manufacturing, and resource recovery are major themes in the transition towards a sustainable, circular economy. The work, published in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management, highlights the need for more cooperation between businesses and other stakeholders and for better governmental policies to ease the transition.
Traditionally, industry has extracted resources and manufactured products. Consumers use these products, and when they are finished with them, they are dumped into the waste stream. The notion of the circular economy replaces that model in order to minimise resource use and reduce waste. Strategies such as reuse, repair, recycling and upcycling, and remanufacturing are all in development and used to varying degrees to reduce the demand for raw materials and limit environmental harm.
The study analysed research from 372 journals covering operations, production, logistics, and supply chain management. The team found that information technology and additive manufacturing are all being used to reduce material waste. The review also identified regeneration and resource recovery as important approaches.
Fundamentally, the transition to a circular economy will improve efficiency, lower costs, open new markets, and create jobs. However, its adoption will depend on coordinated action and putting policies in place that support sustainable practices across industry and its supply chains. Currently, financial and operational constraints mean companies need tailored strategies and workforce training to help with the transition.
Cáceres-Mariño, S.A., Angarita-Monroy, A.G. and Henao-Gómez, L.M. (2026) ‘Exploring the trends, models and challenges of the circular economy: a review of the literature’, Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 55, No. 7, pp.1–23.
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Social media communication on online travel platforms may contribute to customer well-being when it encourages participation and positive emotional experiences, according to a study of 210 Generation Z* users reported in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing.
The research, undertaken in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia, found that communication from travel service providers and content generated by users, including reviews and comments, were both positively associated with value co-creation. Co-creation is a process through which businesses and customers effectively shape the value of a service together.
This kind of participation was associated with more positive emotional experiences. These in turn were linked to greater customer well-being. The researchers also found that emotional experience played a significant intermediary role, suggesting that interaction becomes beneficial when it helps create an emotionally meaningful experience.
The work has implications for online travel retailers, which increasingly operate as social environments as well as transaction platforms. Customers encounter official promotions alongside peer reviews, recommendations and shared travel experiences, all of which can influence their decisions and feelings before a trip begins. The researchers suggest that platforms should put greater emphasis on making communication useful, understandable and conducive to positive engagement rather than simply counting clicks.
Nisa, P.C., Praja, A.K.A., Amalia, L. and Ruswanti, E. (2026) ‘Social media communication and customer well-being in online travel retailing platforms’, Int. J. Electronic Marketing and Retailing, Vol. 18, No. 8, pp.1–20.
*Generation Z, Gen Z, refers to people born from the mid-to-late 1990s to the early 2010s. They follow the Millennials and precede Generation Alpha, and are commonly the children of Generation X. Often called digital natives, they grew up during the widespread development of the internet, smartphones and other portable digital technologies.
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Venture capital firms can help young businesses expand internationally by providing funding as well as market knowledge, expertise and access to professional networks, according to a research literature review published in the International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development.
The study considered 48 papers to see how existing research explains the social influence of venture capital on young firms seeking to establish themselves in foreign markets. The findings reveal an increasingly connected field of research but no single theoretical framework explaining how these relationships operate.
Bibliometric techniques were used to analyse patterns in the literature and citations and co-citation analysis to identify works frequently cited together. From this two-pronged analysis, the team was able to discern four interconnected themes: investor syndication, geographical and cultural proximity, trust formation, and legitimacy, reputation and signalling.
The review suggests that the knowledge investors provide changes throughout the investment cycle. Before investing, they help assess markets, risks, and international growth prospects. Once they have invested, they offer strategic guidance and connections. And, at exit, when investors sell their stake, their expertise can help with valuation, timing, and negotiations.
However, the existing research does not adequately explain how trust develops across investment rounds or how relationships between investors influence the international performance of young firms. There is therefore a need for longitudinal studies to track the various mechanisms and find out how cultural differences and geographical distance affect knowledge exchange.
Cortina-Diego, H. and DÃez-Vial, I. (2026) ‘How venture capital increases international new venture knowledge: theoretical bases and emerging topics’, Int. J. Management and Enterprise Development, Vol. 25, No. 6, pp.1–24.
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A technique for detecting potentially harmful metals in regenerated cellulose food packaging is discussed in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The new tool can be used for safety assessments of materials increasingly used as alternatives to conventional plastics.
The method measures cadmium, chromium, lead, and titanium in one pass. These metallic elements might be present in processed packaging after manufacture or remanufacture and, under certain conditions, could leach into food contained in the packaging. Tests on five commercially available packaging samples showed that none of these elements were above safety thresholds, but the researchers point out that this might not always be the case and that improved detection methods are needed to strengthen routine monitoring and allow regulatory standards to be applied across the industry.
The new technique uses microwave digestion with heated acidic reagents to break down a sample and release any metallic elements present. The resulting sample is then analysed with inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). This type of analysis heats the sample to form a high-temperature plasma and identifies any metallic elements present based on the characteristic light they emit. It is essentially a high-tech version of the school-lab flame test for metals, where the colour of the flame reveals the presence of a given element.
While regenerated cellulose is at the forefront of environmentally friendly packaging, its manufacture can involve chemical additives and other substances requiring safety assessment. The new method could help manufacturers and regulators identify potential contamination more reliably, improving quality control and so the safety of this kind of packaging.
Wang, X., Chen, X., Liu, D. and Geng, H. (2026) ‘Study on detection method for harmful chemical residues in regenerated cellulose food packaging materials’, Int. J. Environment and Pollution, Vol. 76, No. 9, pp.1–19.
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