For this study, we conducted a systematic review of the literature on digitalization in energy production, distribution, and consumption over a sufficiently long period in order to reveal the trends and particularities of this phenomenon at the sectoral level. For the systematic review of the literature, representative articles on the subject indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases were selected using the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram. As a result of the systematic review of the literature, a significant number of articles on the subject of digitalization in the energy sector were found—both over the entire period considered and especially in the last five years—indicating the magnitude of the digitalization process in this field. The impacts of digitalization in the energy production, distribution, and consumption sectors materialized in the aspects of health, safety, and environmental improvement; process improvements; and cost reductions. The most important technologies used in the digitalization process include data mining and machine learning, smart grid/smart metering/smart home, Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and automation solutions (e.g., robotics, drones, and distribution automation).

This study empirically examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in conflict management, focusing on its impact on workplace safety and sustainable development. The literature review focuses on three thematic areas: (1) conflict management in organizations, (2) workplace safety, including improved efficiency from automation and risks related to job displacement, and (3) sustainable development in the AI era. This study analyzes Eurostat’s 2021 dataset on AI adoption, workplace safety, and sustainability. It is examined the relationship between AI adoption in enterprises and workplace accident rates across EU Member States. To ensure data reliability, only countries with complete and verified records in both categories were included in the analysis. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize the key trends and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was applied to assess the strength and direction of the association between AI adoption and workplace accident rates. The chosen methodological approach enables an impartial assessment of potential correlations while considering variations in data distribution across different EU Member States. Preliminary findings reveal a significant positive correlation, indicating that rapid AI adoption may coincide with heightened organizational tensions and increased risk of conflict triggers. These results underscore the need for comprehensive conflict resolution strategies that explicitly integrate sustainability objectives, ensuring that AI technologies are implemented responsibly and equitably. By shedding light on the interplay between AI, conflict management, and sustainable development, this study contributes new insights into how organizations can harness innovative tools without compromising workforce well-being or long-term societal progress.

This study embarks on an empirical examination of the relationship between digitalization intensity and economic performance among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the European Union (EU) in 2022. Utilizing data from European Commission, the research specifically compares the “SMEs with at least a basic level of digital intensity” and the “Proportion of total SME value added for all industries”. The aim is to unravel the potential correlation between digital integration in SMEs and their contribution to the economy, measured in terms of value added. The methodology encompasses a quantitative approach, involving the collection of relevant data across EU member states. The study first applies descriptive statistics to summarize the data and then conducts a correlation analysis. In preparing the data for analysis, we adjusted the value-added figures by the number of SMEs to derive a value-added per SME metric, facilitating a more accurate and comparable evaluation across countries with varying numbers of SMEs.Our preliminary analysis reveals significant variations in digital intensity among SMEs across different EU countries. The core of the analysis investigates whether higher levels of digital adoption correlate with an increased economic output per SME. This study is particularly relevant in the context of the EU’s digital single market strategy and the increasing emphasis on digital transformation in the business sector. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of the digital economy’s impact on SMEs, providing valuable insights for policymakers and business leaders.

The study focuses on the role of digitization in competitive advantage within European digital ecosystems. Digitization changes the way organizations function and influences their processes. New digital technologies generate opportunities for change and innovation, operational efficiency, and economic development. The research analyzes the literature on digital transformation, organizational performance, risk management, educational management, and conflict management, highlighting their importance in the implementation of digitization. Previous studies have shown that digital technologies improve performance and strengthen competitive advantage. At the same time, research highlights the importance of digital skills and capabilities in anticipating risks and conflict handling competencies. The quantitative approach in this study analyzed the relationship between digital ecosystem variables and competitive advantage indicators in 29 European countries. Data were collected from secondary Eurostat databases and analyzed using Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients. The results show a positive correlation between digital skills and e-commerce sales, suggesting that digital skills are supported in the integration of the digital market. The advantages of digitization over competitive advantage are indirect and can be observed in the long term. The paper contributes by highlighting the importance of digital techniques in European digital ecosystems and emphasizes the role of education in organizational cultures. At the same time, it is important to understand what risk management includes and how conflicts are managed in order to create a supportive environment for digitization processes.