The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the digital vulnerability of many citizens of the rural
world. This article identifies and analyzes the proposals made by academic literature to …

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

In this paper, we analyze the use of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in the field
of rural studies by means of a content analysis of the leading journals. We begin with a short …

The emergence of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems has been seen as a potential
solution for connecting remote areas where engineering terrestrial infrastructure is …

This paper examines the implications of the 'digital divide'on the capabilities for Small and
Medium Sized enterprises (SMEs) to operate in the face of challenging economic times …

The digital economy offers home based micro-businesses in rural areas many advantages
but stubborn social, economic and territorial digital divides continue to create challenges for …

This paper investigates the impact of broadband access on agribusiness in rural Wales and
the resulting implications on entrepreneurial activity. Despite attempts by Government and …

Coworking has been a largely urban phenomenon although new initiatives are emerging in
rural areas. Rural coworking is partly a response to the growing need for ICT, which is …

This study aims to investigate the impact of tourist experience on tourists' perception of
memorability and authenticity in the context of creative tourism. A total of 574 valid …

This paper explores the engagement of home-based businesses in digital trading,
measured as proportion of their sales from buying and selling services and products online …