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The Degree of Digital Platform Integration in the Regional Economy as a Strategic Development Mechanism under Systemic Transformations

Qubahan Academic Journal | 2026

Paper Details

Authors: Safiullin M.; Guryanov A.

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2353

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

Publisher: Qubahan

Document Type: Article

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access

Cited by: 0

Abstract

At present, digital platforms play an important role in economic development by improving interfirm interaction, reducing transaction costs, and supporting cooperation within value chains. Due to their growing relevance, digital platforms have become an important element of national and regional public policy. This study identifies and analyzes the factors associated with the level of digital platform integration in the regional economy of the Russian Federation, with particular attention to the Republic of Tatarstan. To address this task, the study applies econometric modeling based on the Within-Between panel data model using regional data for 2020–2023. The results show that digital platform integration is statistically associated with e-commerce activity, interfirm cooperation in innovation, organizational expenditures on information technology, and the volume of regulated procurement. The strongest association is observed for the share of organizations conducting most of their sales via the Internet. The findings clarify the specific features of the Russian digital platform market and provide a basis for policy recommendations aimed at strengthening digital platform integration in Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan. © 2026, Qubahan. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Digital platforms; E-commerce; Electronic trading platforms; Innovation activity; Within-Between model