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Accountants’ information technology reskilling: Antecedents and the moderating role of gender

Authors: Pothisarn T.; Thongmak M.

Journal: Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.34105/J.KMEL.2026.18.006

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

Abstract: Technological changes lead to the shift of accounting roles. Therefore, accountants need information technology (IT) reskilling. This study aims to explore influential factors driving professional accountants’ development of IT skills as well as the moderating impacts of gender. A research framework was introduced covering three aspects of techno...

Indian Classical Dance Companies and Studios in the Diaspora Doing Sustainable Business while Shaping Clientele Cultural Worldviews, Ethnic Identity, and Values

Authors: Pandya S.P.

Journal: Artivate

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.34053/artivate.14.1.237

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

Abstract: This article reports on a survey of artistic entrepreneurs of Indian classical dance companies and studios (ICDC&S) in the diaspora and their clientele. Results suggested that diaspora ICDC&S are fairly sustainable businesses. Artistic entrepreneurs reported good self-efficacy in diaspora engagements, with variations due to gender, dance style, and...

Optimisation of wind park location

Authors: Brezina I.; Pekar J.; Reiff M.

Journal: Acta Logistica

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22306/al.v13i1.726

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The development of wind farms within each country's energy system is a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security. Given Slovakia's high potential for wind energy and the limited exploitation of this resource, this study conducted a multi-criteria analysis of factors influencing decisions on the locatio...

Organizational Support and Work Engagement: Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote Work during COVID-19

Authors: Selander K.; Alasoini T.

Journal: Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18291/njwls.153189

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: We analyzed the association of job autonomy, mental demands, and organizational support on work engagement and the moderating role of organizational support between mental demands and work engagement. We also examined differences in these factors among onsite, hybrid, and remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic using data from the Finnish MEADO...

Derivational Morphology and Word Formation: Functional Directions in Contemporary English and Azerbaijani

Authors: Guliyeva G.; Mammadova G.; Aliyeva N.; Oksanen L.

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2521

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This article develops a function-driven, corpus-based account of derivational morphology restricted to English and Azerbaijani, two typologically distant systems that nonetheless converge under shared discourse pressures. We conceptualize word-formation as the coupling of morphotactic resources with communicative goals and operationalize productivi...

INTEGRATING AI-ENHANCED AND CONVENTIONAL MARKET SELECTION APPROACHES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM INDIAN FIRMS

Authors: Lee K.-T.; Shin S.-H.; Choi J.-B.I.H.; Kim J.-H.

Journal: Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3846/jcem.2026.26811

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

Abstract: International market selection (IMS) plays a pivotal role in shaping construction companies’ global strategies. However, conventional IMS models generally fail to capture the distinctive challenges in the construction sector, such as the regulatory volatility, supply chain vulnerabilities, and site-specific operational constraints. To address the...

Consumer Trust and Adoption of Digital Payment Systems in Emerging Markets

Authors: Emini A.; Budić H.; Volarević H.

Journal: Business Systems Research

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2026-0001

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

Abstract: Background: Digital payment systems have already become the key to transforming financial services in emerging markets, but their usage remains highly dependent on user trust, perceptions of usefulness and convenience, and the availability of favourable conditions. Objectives: This research sought to investigate how consumer trust and adoption of d...

Analysis of Quality of Life of Teenagers with Hemophilia in Pakistan

Authors: Javed M.; Hamdan Q.U.; Azam U.; Ali N.; Zafar L.; Zafar T.

Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v30i1.2921

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the quality of life (QoL) of adolescents living with haemophilia and analyse the impact of sociodemographic factors, such as socioeconomic status, parents' qualifications, and clinical factors, including disease severity and type, on their physical and psychosocial health. Methods: This was a descriptive observational stud...

Disease Characteristics of Fungal Infection With Nasal Polyps (NP), The Influencing Factors, And Existing Condition Of Rhinosinusitis Among Patients; A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Khan R.; Sajjad W.; Iqbal J.; Idrees M.

Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v30i1.2919

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Objective: To determine the frequency of fungal infection among patients, as well as its characteristics and features, in patients with nasal polyps presenting at tertiary care hospitals. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study for 6 months after project approval, from September 18, 2023, to March 18, 2024. After setting the inclusion criteri...

Modeling and analysis of the walking worker assembly line balancing problem considering worker-dependent task durations and walking times to increase production rate

Authors: ŞAH˙IN M.

Journal: Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3934/JIMO.2026058

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Abstract: The production efficiency of an assembly line depends on worker characteristics and operational constraints in manufacturing systems. In many practical assembly settings, workers are required to move between stations, making walking times a relevant component of total operational time. This study investigated assembly lines with walking workers, wh...

Sustainable Development of Human Capital and Digital Technologies in Armenia as a Driver of Socio-Economic Consolidation

Authors: Khachatryan K.; Arion F.; Dmitriev N.; Aleksanyan V.

Journal: International Journal of Technology

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14716/ijtech.v17i2.8258

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study evaluates Armenia’s human capital’s sustainable development and its macroeconomic role in socioeconomic consolidation over the period 2000–2024. A six-block composite Human Capital Sustainability Index (HCSI) is constructed to address gaps in integrated diagnostics and is validated using PCA and clustering. The index rises from 0.2...

City positionality in supply chain network and urban carbon emission intensity: Evidence from listed companies in China

Authors: Dong J.; Liu D.; Lee H.F.

Journal: Innovation and Green Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.igd.2026.100349

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

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between intercity supply chain networks and urban carbon emission intensity (CEI) in China. While most research investigates the environmental implications of geographical proximity among city clusters, the environmental effects of functional intercity relationships remain insufficiently explored. This study exa...

The Ecological Component in the System of Migration Factors in Russian Regions; [Экологический компонент в системе факторов миграционных процессов в регионах России1]

Authors: Yakusheva U.E.; Maksimov A.M.

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2026-1-9

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Abstract: In contemporary Russia, migration serves as the primary mechanism for addressing human resource shortages, which determines the importance of studying migration factors, particularly non-economic ones that remain less explored. The aim of this article is to assess the impact of environmental factors on population migration in Russian regions and to...

Integral Assessment of Digital Ecosystem Development in Russian Regions; [Интегральная оценка уровня развития цифровых экосистем в субъектах РФ]

Authors: Korovin G.B.

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2026-1-2

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Abstract: While digital ecosystems have become a key driver of regional competitiveness and are extensively studied, there remains a lack of comprehensive regional-level assessments of their development. This study presents a methodology for assessing digital ecosystem development across Russian regions by constructing an ecosystem development index and anal...

Public Debt and Tax Revenues in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Countries: The Role of Human Development

Authors: Ouedraogo H.

Journal: Scientific Annals of Economics and Business

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.47743/saeb-2026-0001

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Abstract: This study aims to examine the role of human development in the relationship between public debt and tax revenues in the West African Economic and Monetary Union. Using econometric models with the panel-corrected standard error (PCSE) method and the robust standard error method of Driscoll and Kraay to account for heteroskedasticity, autocorrelatio...

NAVIGATING CHALLENGES: THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL FACTORS ON SME PROFITABILITY

Authors: Kunoviku-Demiri F.; Durguti E.; Krasniqi A.; Jurgelāne-Kaldava I.

Journal: Studia Universitatis Vasile Goldis Arad, Economics Series

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/sues-2026-0002

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

Abstract: This study aims to examine the influence of some of the external environmental factors such as corruption (CO), tough competition (TC), informal economy (IE), law enforcement (LE), and tax evasion (TE) on the profitability of SMEs measured by the net profit of SMEs. To examine the influence of these factors, the study has adopted the quantitative a...

Empowering nurses by building evidence-based practice capabilities: A case from the United Arab Emirates

Authors: Amiri N.A.; Johnson S.; Roussia S.; Shabbah A.A.; Thomas R.; Jacob J.

Journal: Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.34105/J.KMEL.2026.18.007

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

Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) plays a significant role in improving the quality of healthcare services, meeting customer expectations, and contributing to organizational and business success. Literature also revealed that a large percentage of nurses lack evidence-based knowledge and skills, which limits their ability to make decisions, related to ...

Secure and Robust Ant-Fly Optimized Dual Key Infrastructure Compatible with 6G Communication Technologies

Authors: Alaaedi H.J.M.

Journal: Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18080/jtde.v14n1.1318

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Sixth Generation (6G) communication, the successor to 5G, is expected to deliver data rates up to 1 Tbps, enabling ultra-HD streaming and real-time holographic communication. However, security threats, such as hacking and espionage, pose significant challenges. To address this, a dual-key encryption model is proposed, generating two keys—one from...

Total Territorial Capital as a Framework for Assessing Urban Agglomeration Development in Russia; [Методический подход к комплексной оценке развития городской агломерации на основе совокупного капитала территории]

Authors: Stroev P.V.

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2026-2-6

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Urban agglomerations in Russia concentrate population and economic activity, yet a unified approach to assessing their socio-economic dynamics remains undeveloped, due to complex inter-municipal interactions and limitations in municipal statistics. This study develops and tests a methodological approach for assessing the socio-economic potential an...

Board Characteristics, Firm Performance, and Institutional Ownership: Evidence from Listed Companies of Pakistan

Authors: Naz F.; Bin Muhammad H.; Ooi C.-A.

Journal: Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.64534/Commer.2026.673

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

Abstract: This study endeavors to scrutinize the impact of board characteristics on firm performance directly as well as through the moderating influence of institutional ownership. Tobin’ Q and market-to-book ratio are the proxies of firm performance as dependent variable. The analytical approach involves unbalanced panel data comprising 883 firm year obs...