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Authors: Enoch C.; Gulde A.-M.
Journal: Financial and Economic Review
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.33893/FER.25.1.5
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Abstract: Bulgaria’s monetary integration with Europe started with the creation of the currency board in 1997. This paper traces how hard constraints on central bank financing and money creation, combined with political consensus forged in crisis, restored credibility, helped to attract investment, and supported deep structural change and privatisation. De...
Authors: Rostamzadeh R.; Bicer A.A.; Ghorbani S.; Šaparauskas J.; Turskis Z.; Abdsharafat M.
Journal: Journal of Competitiveness
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.7441/joc.2026.01.03
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Abstract: This paper introduces a hybrid decision-making model that integrates the fuzzy best-worst method with fuzzy VIKOR to determine the relative importance and prioritization of key indicators of entrepreneurship in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a specific focus on enhancing SME competitiveness. By employing triangular fuzzy numbers to...
Authors: Rasheed H.; Zaman S.; Ahmed S.; Ahsan S.; Bashir S.; Ahmed D.
Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v30i1.2996
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Abstract: Objective: To assess the association between serum ferritin and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting to the Benazir Bhutto Hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. One hundred and forty patients with the diagnosis of type 2 di...
Authors: Sam A.X.; Yen P.H.; Lan N.T.H.
Journal: CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.22144/ctujoisd.2026.005
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Abstract: As English-medium instruction (EMI) programs have expanded rapidly in Vietnam as a result of educational globalisation, more research is needed in this field. This study aims to promote EMI lecturers’ professional development and enhance teaching quality by identifying the needs of content lecturers in Vietnamese higher education, in order to gai...
Authors: Neyshabouri S.Z.; Khashei-Siuki A.; Akbari M.G.
Journal: Economics and Business Letters
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.17811/EBL.15.1.2026.9-17
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Abstract: Groundwater modeling remains challenging due to heterogeneity and complexity of aquifer systems, necessitating endeavors to quantify Groundwater Levels (GWL) dynamics to inform policymakers and hydrogeologists. This study introduces a novel Fuzzy Nonlinear Additive Regression (FNAR) model to predict monthly GWL in an unconfined aquifer in eastern I...
Authors: Azar A.; Raissi S.; Soleimani P.; Bamdad S.
Journal: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.24867/IJIEM-403
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Abstract: Detecting abnormal patterns in control charts is critical for ensuring quality in smart manufacturing, where sensor proliferation generates voluminous, noisy, and imbalanced data. Minority-class abnormal patterns, though rare, signal critical process deviations that can escalate costs and compromise product quality if undetected. This study address...
Authors: Cárdenas M.S.; Fierro J.M.; Barrientos M.H.
Journal: Tourism
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.37741/t.74.2.4
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Abstract: Domestic tourism is challenging to measure because it often blends with other forms of population movement. Additionally, traditional methods of measurement are resource-heavy and time-consuming. This paper proposes rules and processes for deriving time series of domestic tourism flows for overnight trips from passive mobile phone data (PMD) in Chi...
Authors: Almansoori S.I.; Araci Z.C.; Dweiri F.
Journal: Management Systems in Production Engineering
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.2478/mspe-2026-0010
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Abstract: In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation capabilities (IC) are critical for the success of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). While traditional statistical models have provided insights into the role of innovation dynamics in SME Performance (SP), they often fail to capture non-linear relationships and hidden patterns in compl...
Authors: Ahmad U.S.; Mardini G.H.
Journal: Managing Global Transitions
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.26493/1854-6935.24.91-119
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Abstract: Global challenges resulting from climate change, economic distress, and social confrontation are rising. In this scenario, Social Protection (SP) provides a mechanism to deal with all such issues. This research study aims to analyse the impact of SP on Conference of the Parties (COP28) Climate Financing (CF). The study is based on a panel of 32 cou...
Authors: Al-Shaikhli H.; Al-Naggar R.A.; Trafford J.; Al-Khateeb M.; Saleh B.
Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2117
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Abstract: The quality of clinical training is a decisive component of medical education, yet empirical evidence from conflict-affected settings such as Yemen remains scarce. This study investigates undergraduate medical students’ satisfaction with clinical education quality across public and private universities, with a focus on identifying structural and ...
Authors: Pacheco M.E.T.; Mayorga L.V.L.; Parra-Orobio B.A.; Mejia-Parada C.; Alvarez J.; Saavedra-Pasaje C.; Soto-Paz J.
Journal: PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.25145/j.pasos.2026.24.026
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Abstract: The aim of this research is to identify structural gaps in consumption patterns and sustainable practices between developed and emerging countries through a comparative and systematic analysis of circular economy (CE) implementation in the tourism sector. Tourism, as one of the world’s largest industries, faces the significant challenge of balanc...
Authors: Ngassa T.C.
Journal: Managing Global Transitions
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.26493/1854-6935.24.5-31
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Abstract: This study evaluates the average monthly income loss associated with COVID-19-related job losses in households in the Republic of the Congo (ROC). Firstly, the propensity score matching (PSM) method is used for the estimates. Secondly, endogenous switching regression accounts for the unobserved effect. The data used are from the survey on the impac...
Authors: Majeed M.T.; Bashir M.; Ali S.
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.64534/Commer.2026.674
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Abstract: The potential of digital trade (DTE) and energy justice (EJ) to support environmental quality requires in-depth exploration because the environmental gains of DTE can be compromised in economies where EJ is not ensured. This study explores the environmental effects of DTE and EJ on ecological footprint (EF) utilizing panel data from 147 economies f...
Authors: Baramee P.; Chuaisat N.; Binsorleah M.; Wadwong N.; Boonfueng K.; Chindapan N.; Kanjanapongkul K.
Journal: Engineering and Technology Horizons
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.55003/ETH.430210
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Abstract: Electrogelation is a promising technique for producing biopolymer gels with controllable structures and properties; however, its behavior in low-methoxyl pectin (LMP) systems remains insufficiently understood. In this study, a new electrogelation setup was developed to investigate the effects of applied voltage (4–12 V), pectin concentration (2�...
Authors: Jagrič T.; Herman A.
Journal: Business Systems Research
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2026-0010
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Abstract: Background: Traditional classification systems, such as NACE and NAICS, primarily classify businesses by industry, limiting their ability to identify related companies. Objectives: This research aims to improve the identification of related companies by analysing their descriptions, utilising a more semantic approach. Methods/Approach: A pre-traine...
Authors: Franek J.; Lukoszová X.; Štverková H.; Čvančarová Z.
Journal: Studies in Business and Economics
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.2478/sbe-2026-0004
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Abstract: This paper deals with a performance analysis and classification of EU member states based on their Logistics Performance Index (LPI) published by the World Bank. Our study covers 2010 to 2023 with 117 countries evaluated. The goal is to analyse, classify and compare countries based on their LPI scores using cluster analysis with parametric and non-...
Authors: Heinzová R.; Hoke E.; Lizalová L.
Journal: Journal of Competitiveness
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.7441/joc.2026.01.02
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Abstract: A necessary condition for the competitiveness of food processing enterprises and food supply chains is stability and resilience, which is conditioned by a flexible response to potential risks. This paper analyzes factors of competitive food production, factors of stability of food production, existing risks, and responses of companies to the past c...
Authors: Ogrean C.; Pîrvu B.C.; Herciu M.
Journal: Studies in Business and Economics
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.2478/sbe-2026-0018
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Abstract: The digital transformation of manufacturing SMEs is a strategic priority of the EU's Digital Decade agenda, yet technology-intensity-differentiated evidence on SME DT profiles remains largely absent from the literature. This exploratory, quantitative study analyzes needs assessment data from 71 manufacturing SMEs in Romania's Centru Region, collect...
Authors: Ghi T.N.; Hoa N.T.N.; Trung N.T.
Journal: Management Systems in Production Engineering
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.2478/mspe-2026-0004
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Abstract: This study examines the impact of managerial ties (government ties, social ties, and business partner ties) on entrepreneurial performance through the mediating role of business model innovation (BMI) and the moderating roles of information exchange and market dynamism. The study employed the PLS-SEM method to evaluate the research hypotheses using...
Authors: Culqui-Arce C.; Balcázar-Zumaeta C.R.; Mori-Mestanza D.; Vergara A.J.; Medina-Mendoza M.; Fernández-Jeri A.B.; Castro-Alayo E.M.; Cayo-Colca I.S.
Journal: Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.3934/JIMO.2026075
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Abstract: In this research, we examined the mediating role of Knowledge Management (KM) and Transformational Leadership (TL) in the relationship between Organizational Excellence Management (MOE) and Project Success (PS) among 180Peruvian project managers in the service, manufacturing, construction, and technology sectors. A quantitative, explanatory, cross-...