Digitization is an influential megatrend that is quickly and comprehensively transforming
economic spaces worldwide. Its disruptive power has not yet been fully developed but …

Abstract The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the term given to encompass a range of
technological developments that many argue will fundamentally change society, much in the …

This paper presents a rapid assessment of current and likely future impacts of the COVID-19
outbreak on rural economies given their socio-economic characteristics. Drawing principally …

Rural development in Europe is a long‐standing issue that has been supported through EU
policies in various ways. The effects of rural development have been uneven, and …

Online crowdfunding means relying on the Internet to seek financial support from the
general public. In this paper, we examine success factors in the social capital networks of …

Unlocking the digital potential of the UK's rural areas is important for the future of rural
businesses, rural communities and the UK economy as a whole. The use of digital …

Until recently, rural areas have been largely disregarded in innovation policies, due to the
lack of physical proximity between businesses required to create agglomeration benefits …

HCI researchers are increasingly conducting research in rural communities. This paper
interrogates how rurality has been treated in previous HCI research conducted in developed …

Social media business networks provide small‐and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) with
a modern platform to network, resulting in improved business performance. However, rural …

The special issue titled 'Values‐based Territorial Food Networks–Benefits, challenges and
controversies' and this introductory editorial aim to bridge conceptual and disciplinary …