Modeling Multi-Order Adaptive Processes by Self-Modeling Networks

A self-modeling network for some base network is a network extension that represents part of the base network structure by a self-model in terms of added network nodes and connections for them. By iterating this construction, multi-order network adaptation is easily obtained. A dedicated software environment for self-modeling networks that has been developed supports the modeling and simulation processes. This will be illustrated for a number of adaptation principles from a number of application domains.

WAVE1 and WAVE2 have distinct and overlapping roles in controlling actin assembly at the leading edge

This study shows that WAVE1 and WAVE2 have redundant roles as actin nucleation-promoting factors (NPFs) in promoting lamellipodia formation, but also unique and nonoverlapping roles in controlling the rate of actin network extension, with WAVE2 promoting and WAVE1 restricting growth.

The internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate whether each level in international networking (network extension, network penetration and network integration) matters in the internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 206 exporting SMEs in Uganda. The study employed a structural equation modelling (SEM) technique using partial least square (PLS) to test the hypothesis.FindingsThe findings revealed that network extension and network integration do matter in SMEs’ internationalization, while network penetration does not.Practical implicationsSMEs in developing countries need to concentrate on network extension and network integration levels to successfully internationalize their operations.Originality/valueThe study provides initial evidence on whether network extension, network penetration and network integration matter in SMEs’ internationalization in developing countries like Uganda.