Purpose – This paper aims to use an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and combine this with the fuzzytheory to identify key indicators influencing English-medium instruction (EMI) in the shipping ourses of Taiwan’s higher education. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a literature review and expert interviews, an evaluation model with 4 indicators and 13 sub-indicators was developed. …
Purpose – The Northern Sea Route (NSR) could become viable in the near future. If this happens, it will radically reduce sailing times and distances on routes from Asia to Northern Europe. However, although much has been written about the feasibility of the NSR, about the issues involved and about the possible opening of the route, the views of key stakeholders from companies who would potent…