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Green jobs, labour market transitions and social protection: Longitudinal analysis for Viet Nam

Authors: Duman A.; Ananian S.

Journal: International Labour Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.16995/ilr.23809

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Abstract: This article examines labour market transitions towards green employment in Viet Nam and their relationship to social protection. Using a task-based approach and longitudinal labour force survey data, we find that green jobs remain limited, accounting for only 15 per cent of total employment. Transition rates vary significantly by demographic chara...

The legal role of supply chain governance in reducing contractual risks in Jordanian Islamic banks

Authors: Alshehadeh A.R.; Assaf N.; Al-Shoura L.B.S.; Altaamneh Y.; Jarah B.A.F.; Alazzam F.A.F.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.3.006

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Abstract: This study investigates the legal role of supply chain governance (SCG) in mitigating contractual risks within Jordanian Islamic banks. Specifically, it examines the impact of five key governance components: supply chain governance, legal compliance, contract governance practices, transparency, and supplier governance mechanisms. A quantitative, cr...

GEOGRAPHICAL BASES OF REMOTE SENSING METHODS OF RESEARCH OF THE ACCURACY OF LAKES MEASUREMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN

Authors: Sagatbayev Y.; Tulegenov S.; Adamzhanova Z.; Auezova N.; Karabalayeva A.; Azbantayeva M.; Amangeldi A.; Zhamangara A.; Pashkov S.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64128-1679

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Abstract: In the context of increased interest in domestic tourism in Kazakhstan, there is a growing need for accurate and up-to-date information about natural sites, including lakes, which play an important role in developing ecotourism and recreation. This study uses remote sensing methods to analyze the morphometric characteristics of lakes in Northern an...

CHANGES IN VEGETATION COVER BY USING NDVI IN THE TERRITORY OF ŠUMADIJA ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT (CENTRAL SERBIA)

Authors: Miletić M.; Đokić M.; Radivojević A.; Gocić M.; Marković R.; Vuletić J.

Journal: Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic SASA

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2298/IJGI250904001M

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Abstract: The study includes an analysis of the vegetation cover on the territory of the Šumadija Administrative District (Central Serbia) from 2002 to 2024. Vegetation analysis was performed using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in QGIS software. The method was used to identify grounds without vegetation and six distinct vegetation types ...

Interaction of target distance and movement type on lower limb kinematics in fencing

Authors: Chida K.; Inami T.; Yamaguchi S.; Yoshida Y.; Kohtake N.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1756804

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Abstract: Introduction – Since the distance between opponents constantly changes during fencing bouts, clarifying the relationship between movement type and target distance is important for understanding tactical movement selection. Methods – Twelve skilled male foil fencers performed lunges under six conditions combining three target distances (Short, N...

An analysis of injury severity of inland waterway passenger vessel accidents

Authors: Alam M.R.B.; Rifaat S.M.

Journal: Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajsl.2026.05.001

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Abstract: Bangladesh is a South Asian developing country where inland waterways are one of the popular modes of transportation. Locally available passenger-carrying vessels, such as launches, ferries, trawlers, speedboats, and country boats, are used to cross rivers and travel between regions connected by waterways. For long-distance travel, although waterwa...

Comparative Robustness of Rank-Based Multiple Comparison Procedures under Non-Normality and Heteroscedasticity

Authors: Sudsila P.; Thongteeraparp A.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-132

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Abstract: This study compares the performance of three rank-based nonparametric tests—Brunner–Munzel (BM), Bootstrap Rank Welch (BRW), and Fitted (FT) tests for multiple comparisons across three independent groups under conditions of non-normality and heteroscedasticity. Simulation data were generated using SAS 9.4 under normal, t, and lognormal distribu...

Social Impact of Green Transitions: Assessing the Distributional Implication of Coal Mines Closure in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Authors: Oruc N.; Kurta A.; Kurtovic I.; Imami F.

Journal: The Palgrave Handbook of Just Green Transitions in the Western Balkans and Beyond

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_16

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Abstract: Achieving climate neutrality requires carbon–neutral energy production and transforming production and consumption for greater energy efficiency and lower resource use, while explicitly involving the phasing-out of coal as the main source of energy in the majority of Western Balkan countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The anticipate...

Fiscal Consolidation and Disinflationary Frictions in Argentina

Authors: Sandleris G.; Ballester F.; Filippini F.

Journal: Economia

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31389/eco.407

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Abstract: Argentina has struggled with persistently high inflation for the past two decades, surpassing 200% in 2023. While there is a broad consensus on the need for fiscal consolidation to curb inflation in the country, the path to disinflation is fraught with challenges. The objective of this paper is to provide an analysis of the frictions that arise in ...

Performance measurement and digitalization: Evidence from shipping companies

Authors: Naoum V.C.; Kalliafas D.; Balios D.

Journal: Quantitative Finance and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3934/QFE.2026015

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Abstract: In this study, we examined whether organizational maturity influences the adoption of modern performance measurement tools and digital performance management systems, as well as the perceived effectiveness of traditional financial ratios, in the shipping industry. Grounded in the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and complemented ...

Preferential knowledge for multi-criteria decision making: Stability and consistency of decision rules and weights

Authors: Bohanec M.; Kadoić N.; Begičević Ređep N.

Journal: EURO Journal on Decision Processes

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejdp.2025.100067

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Abstract: This research investigates the variability of decision-making preferences, represented in terms of decision rules and criteria weights, in the context of the qualitative multi-criteria method DEX (Decision EXpert). We study the differences between decision rules acquired from different subjects (inter-personal differences) and from the same subject...

FearTherapy: Assessing the Impact of Therapeutic Games in Virtual Environments through Physiological State Measurements

Authors: Balogh Z.; Fodor K.; Magdin M.; Reichel J.; Kopják J.; Koprda Š.; Polák M.

Journal: Acta Informatica Pragensia

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18267/J.AIP.305

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Abstract: Background: Virtual reality (VR) integrated with internet of things (IoT) wearable devices offers innovative approaches to mental health interventions by enabling real-time physiological monitoring during immersive therapeutic experiences. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR therapeutic games in identifying and measuring ...

The Impact of logistics management on logistics performance in Jordan: The moderating effect of competitive advantage

Authors: Banihani T.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.4.002

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Abstract: This research is aimed at analyzing how the logistics management practices (LMP) influence the logistics performance (LP) in logistics efficiency and logistics effectiveness. Moreover, this research determines the moderation of relationship between logistics performance (LP) and logistics management practices (LMP) through competitive advantage. Th...

Differentiation of the Tax Burden Based on the Size of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Authors: Pinskaya M.R.; Kostin A.A.; Avetisyan S.A.; Mangasaryan R.Ya.; Minasyan M.M.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-1-174-187

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Abstract: The article is dedicated to the tax burden on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The authors compare the level of tax burden depending on the scale of entrepreneurial activity. The aim of this article is to assess the perception of SMEs regarding the level of tax burden in order to ensure adequate fulfillment of their tax obligations. The re...

IMPROVEMENT OF THE METHOD OF THE MULTICLASS PAP SMEAR IMAGE SEGMENTATION BASED ON CROSS-DOMAIN TRANSFER LEARNING WITH LIMITED DATA

Authors: Nurtay M.; Alina G.; Tau A.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.352892

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Abstract: This study examined automated multi-class semantic segmentation of Pap smear images used for cervical cancer detection. The effectiveness of existing deep learning methods is often limited due to a lack of labeled data, high morphological variability of cervical cells, overlapping structures, noise, low contrast, and imaging artifacts characteristi...

No effects of respiratory muscle endurance exercises on postprandial glucose excursions

Authors: Beltrami F.G.; Mullarkey J.; Spengler C.M.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1831908

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Abstract: Introduction – Whole-body exercise can attenuate postprandial glucose (PPG) excursions, one of the three main components in glucose control. Respiratory muscle endurance exercises (RMEE) based on resisted hyperpnea could offer an alternative or managing postprandial glucose (PPG) excursions in individuals unable or unwilling to perform whole-body...

Sensory Prediction and Ingredient Interaction Modeling for Functional Donuts Containing Riceberry Flour

Authors: Kularbphettong K.; Sirichokworrakit S.; Aukkanit N.; Sangsuwan C.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-04

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Abstract: – The increasing demand for functional foods has stimulated the creation of healthier bakery items. Riceberry flour, sourced from Thai purple rice, is abundant in antioxidants and dietary fiber, rendering it a viable substitute for wheat flour in donut recipes. Nonetheless, its incorporation can profoundly modify sensory characteristics including...

The Fiscal Costs of Unemployment Insurance

Authors: Herrera J.; Gonzalez-Rozada M.; Ruffo H.

Journal: Economia

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31389/eco.533

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Abstract: This paper studies the fiscal costs of unemployment insurance (UI). It surveys alternative methods used in the literature to estimate the impact of UI on government budgets and compares them within a unified framework that incorporates behavioral responses, wage effects, and fiscal externalities. These methods are then applied to administrative dat...

TOWARDS ENHANCED PLANNING OF URBAN TRANSPORT IN ALGERIA: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE CITY OF BOUIRA

Authors: Amichi H.; Setti M.; Bouchama L.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.65221-1726

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Abstract: This research focuses on the functioning of urban transport in Bouira and examines the difficulties that affect daily mobility. The study evaluates how routes are organized, how services are delivered, and how users perceive the system. Its purpose is to understand the elements that shape user experiences and to identify the shortcomings that limit...

Twenty-First Century Skills of Nursing Students at Mission Faculty of Nursing, Asia-Pacific International University

Authors: Saminpanya P.; Rojanadhamakul N.

Journal: Human Behavior, Development and Society

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.62370/hbds.v27i1.284959

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Abstract: Aim/Purpose: The increasing complexity of global health-care systems, driven by rapid technological advancement, expanding cultural diversity, and continuous shifts in societal health demands, has intensified the need for nursing graduates equipped with strong 21st-century competencies. These include analytical literacy, communication proficiency, ...