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Examining the Impact of Sustainable Value and Economic Value on TPASS Usage Intention

Authors: Hsiao C.-H.; Chen C.-P.; Yang H.-C.; Liang J.-L.; Tang K.-Y.

Journal: Advances in Technology Innovation

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.46604/aiti.2026.15741

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

Abstract: As Taiwan faces the challenge of reducing per capita carbon emissions from 12 tons per year—twice the global average—to achieve the “net zero by 2050” goal, understanding the factors influencing the adoption of sustainable transportation becomes crucial. This study examines how sustainable value and economic value affect TPASS usage intenti...

Protect Imports, Rebalance Exports: The Future of Extra-EU Trade

Authors: Demertzis M.; Fiorito A.

Journal: Intereconomics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/ie-2026-0007

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Abstract: Debates on the EU’s economy focus on the competitiveness gap, a narrative that encourages export-first policies. This is the wrong focus, as prosperity depends mainly on domestic productivity. Therefore, the EU’s key challenges are weak productivity and, more recently, economic security. Trade can help address both issues primarily via imports:...

Employing AI Technologies in Drafting Public–Private Partnership Contracts in the Field of Healthcare Improvement

Authors: Al Adwan M.

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n1a2287

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Abstract: Sustainable development within a nation focuses on improving all governmental facilities within the nation as fully as possible. One of the sectors that has experienced positive development is the health sector. It focuses on optimizing the facilities and patient care services to meet public health needs. At the same time, global legislative develo...

Training digital development skills for engineers: Experience from student projects in forest industry

Authors: Galaktionov O.; Vasilev A.; Sukhanov Y.; Korzun D.

Journal: Heritage and Sustainable Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37868/hsd.v8i1.1325

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Abstract: Today, employers impose new requirements on graduates of higher engineering education institutions: a graduate must be able to learn quickly in the workplace and easily master modern production equipment. Educational programs of higher institutions do not always keep up with the development of modern technology, and laboratory equipment does not al...

Evolution of maize trade regulations and production levels in Mexico; [Evolución de las regulaciones al comercio del maíz y sus niveles de producción en México]

Authors: Armenta J.F.; Aguilar Carvajal R.D.; Edeza R.V.

Journal: Contaduria y Administracion

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22201/fca.24488410e.2026.5458

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Abstract: The main of this paper is to evaluate the productive and commercial dynamics of Mexican corn in the period 1980-2022. The methodological approach focuses on dynamic panel data models. The research contribution includes an analysis of commercial regulations and the productive performance of corn over a broad time horizon. It is established that as a...

Charming the system: Exploring organizational ingratiation through hotel employee narratives

Authors: Saydam M.B.

Journal: European Journal of Tourism Research

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.54055/ejtr.v42i.4030

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Abstract: This study investigates how hospitality employees perceive and experience organizational ingratiation, a subtle and underexplored aspect of workplace behaviour that can shape professional dynamics and outcomes. Addressing a notable gap in organizational behaviour literature, the research focuses specifically on the hospitality sector—a highly int...

Relationships of Selected Parameters of Isokinetic Strength and Explosive Power in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Authors: Kozák T.; Vašková M.; Němá K.; Sučka J.; Ružbarský P.

Journal: Sport Mont

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260203

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Abstract: In mixed martial arts (MMA), muscle strength manifests in multiple directions, movement velocities and all types of muscle contractions, with explosive and maximal strength considered the most relevant for performance. The aim of the study was to elucidate the relationships between isokinetic strength and explosive power in MMA fighters. The study ...

Fortune favors the happy mind in the right place: individual and contextual drivers of serendipity in entrepreneurship

Authors: Balzano M.

Journal: Sinergie

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.7433/s129.2026.02

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Abstract: Frame of the research. Entrepreneurs often experience serendipity, yet the individual-level conditions that foster such occurrences remain underexplored. Drawing on self-determination theory (SDT), this study situates subjective well-being and environmental context as key antecedents of entrepreneurial serendipity. Purpose of the paper. The purpose...

Smart IoT Irrigation System Using PID-PSO Optimization Method

Authors: Oleiwi S.Z.; Khaleel H.Z.; Khaleel R.Z.; Msallam M.M.; Humaidi A.J.

Journal: Advances in Technology Innovation

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.46604/aiti.2026.15357

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Abstract: An irrigation system stands as one of the most efficient real systems of sustainable water and farming fields. This work aims to enhance the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller by using particle swarm optimisation (PSO), which relies on the internet of things (IoT) for a smart irrigation system. The system employs a PID controller to ...

'I didn't realise that it would eat my life': Nursing students' accounts of clinical placements and the stressors associated with work-integrated learning

Authors: Owen K.; Ramaekers S.; Jones S.; Minnoch T.; Tuohy C.

Journal: Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.21153/jtlge2026vol17no1art2193

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Abstract: An ongoing concern for higher education providers is employer feedback suggesting graduates are not 'work-ready': they may have knowledge and technical proficiency, but they do not always understand the applied complexities of the workplace. In any Bachelor of Nursing (BN) curriculum, the requirement for students to complete a series of clinical pl...

Bank Capital Structure Controls Risk: Evidence from Vietnamese Commercial Banks via Bayesian Monte Carlo Algorithm

Authors: Tran T.N.T.; Tran X.L.N.

Journal: Global Business and Finance Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17549/gbfr.2026.31.2.52

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Abstract: Purpose: Based on research data from 24 listed commercial banks in the period 2012-2022, via regression using the Bayesian approach, the study provided evidence of the optimal threshold in capital structure to improve the stability of banks. Design/methodology/approach: Regarding macroeconomic factors, economic growth tends to erode the banking sys...

A Systemic-Functional Linguistic Analysis of Saki’s “The Image

Authors: Ronquillo H.A.V.

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n1a2081

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Abstract: This paper used Systemic-Functional Linguistics (SFL) to analyze Saki's short story “The Image of the Lost Soul” through Halliday's transitivity framework to reveal the linguistic methods of creating emotional detachment and existential loneliness with unreturned feelings. Multiple research investigations on transitivity have concentrated on tr...

TikTok, Gen Z, and the Overtourism Dilemma: The Role of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Authors: Sakulsom A.

Journal: Enlightening Tourism

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33776/EUHU/et.v16i1.9099

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Abstract: This study examines how TikTok content shapes Generation Z’s travel decision-making by exploring the roles of perceived destination image, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and perceived overtourism within the Stimulus– Organism–Response (S-O-R) framework. A quantitative survey of 300 international Gen Z tourists aged 18–27 with prior travel expe...

An Investigation on Hip-hop Original Philippine Music Induced Isometric Muscular Endurance on Fitness and Sports Coaching Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Authors: Masagca R.C.

Journal: Studia Sportiva

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5817/StS2026-1-14

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Abstract: This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of HipHop Original Philippine Music (OPM) on isometric muscular endurance among Fitness and Sports Coaching students. A total of 79 participants from a state university in Region 3, Philippines, were purposively sampled and assigned to three groups: No Music (n = 28), Preferred Music (n = 30), ...

Pre-pandemic profiles and the image constructs of tourists on the island of Santa Cruz, The Galapagos; [Perfiles previos a la pandemia y la imagen construida de los turistas en la isla de Santa Cruz, Galápagos]

Authors: Muñoz-Barriga A.; Ortiz-Yepez M.; Aguilar-Enríquez S.

Journal: PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.25145/j.pasos.2026.24.005

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Abstract: The Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are celebrated for their unique biodiversity and for the vital role they play in the local economy of the various islands, through tourism. Initially, ecotourists, drawn by a deep interest in nature, were the main visitors. However, the rise of mass tourism has shifted the visitor profile over ti...

Managing Projects in Large Companies – Project Success Factors in the Crisis and Post Crisis Period: Evidence from Serbia and Slovenia

Authors: Bjelica D.Lj.; Mihić M.; Gošnik D.

Journal: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24867/IJIEM-404

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Abstract: This paper investigates project success factors (SF) and project success criteria (SC) in large firms and aims to identify which contribute the most to project success. The results of this study are based on a survey of large firms in Slovenia and Serbia. A sample of 175 large firms is included. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare groups acro...

DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING TOOLS FOR THE EXPRESS DELIVERY INDUSTRY TO INCREASE CONSUMER LOYALTY

Authors: Bocevičius H.; Tamulienė V.

Journal: Journal of Business Economics and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3846/jbem.2026.26194

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Abstract: This research explores how to develop and enhance marketing tools to increase consumer loyalty in the express delivery industry. The study analyzes the influence of these tools on customer loyalty by reviewing scientific literature. The theoretical framework examines various marketing tools, including digital marketing, social media marketing, and ...

IFRS Adoption in Colombian SMEs: An ethnographic study from an accounting management perspective; [Adopción de NIIFS en Pymes comerciales en Colombia: un estudio etnográfico desde la perspectiva de gestión contable]

Authors: Contreras-Cuentas M.M.; Sanchez-Barrios L.J.; Rojano-Alvarado Y.N.

Journal: Tec Empresarial

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18845/te.v20i1.8408

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Abstract: Despite the relevance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) worldwide, the literature on the aspects that SMEs need to consider after adopting such standards is scant. This study addresses the need for identifying a model that helps to guide Chief Accountants, financial controllers, and managers in similar roles to managing accounti...

Analyzing Associations Between Health Literacy, Physical Literacy, and Physical Activity: A Structural Comparison of Exercising and Non-Exercising Older Women

Authors: Jukic N.; Pehar M.; Kvesic I.; Kontic D.; Zenic N.

Journal: Sport Mont

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260218

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Abstract: Health literacy (HL) and physical literacy (PL) are hypothesized to be important determinants of physical activity (PA) in older individuals. The aim of the study was to evidence possible associations between PL, HL, and PA, evidencing structural comparison of exercising and nonexercising postmenopausal women. The sample included 62 females (+60 ye...

EFFECTS OF THE MODERATING ROLE OF TRENDINESS ON BRAND IMAGE, E-WOM, BRAND ATTITUDE AND ONLINE PURCHASE INTENTION

Authors: Maharramov R.; Huseynli B.; Kandemir Çomoğlu G.

Journal: Business, Management and Economics Engineering

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3846/bmee.2026.21916

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Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of the research is to analyse the impact of electronic wordof-mouth (e-WOM), brand image, and consumer attitude on purchase intention, as well as the moderating influence of trendiness on these relationships. Research methodology – The study is quantitative research. Six hypotheses were put forward and tested in the resear...