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Green Marketing Strategies and Consumer Preferences: An Empirical Analysis of Pricing, Promotion, Packaging, and Labeling

Authors: Amarga M.F.R.; Esmero J.D.; Seriño N.L.; Alonzo A.A.; Degoma J.N.L.; Aguhob R.P.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.21752

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Growing consumer awareness of environmental issues has reshaped purchasing behavior, creating demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. Businesses are increasingly adopting green marketing strategies to respond to this shift, yet limited research has been conducted in localized contexts such as the Philippines. Understanding how key marketi...

Season-long changes in COD performance, jump, and flexibility in elite youth soccer players

Authors: Palco M.; Giuca G.; Giorgio A.; Leonetti D.; Simonetta R.; Familiari F.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1751542

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

Abstract: Background: In elite youth soccer, the interplay between the development of key physical qualities, change-of-direction (COD) performance, explosive strength, and flexibility, remains poorly understood. Conventional training often assumes transfer effects, yet empirical evidence on how these qualities co-occur within elite youth cohorts across a co...

Spanning Organisational and Geographical Boundaries: Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management in Hidden Champions

Authors: Mayer M.; Mayer M.H.

Journal: Spanning Organisational and Geographical Boundaries: Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management in Hidden Champions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-50453-3

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Hidden Champions are small and medium-sized family businesses that significantly contribute to employment and economic output. Despite facing shortages of skilled labour, they demonstrate strong resilience to disruptions. Predominantly located in the German-speaking regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, they lead the mechanical engineering ...

Socio-economic and Climate Impacts of Increased Legume Production for Human Consumption in Norway

Authors: Danielsen R.; Valente C.; Milford A.B.; Wilsher-Lohre S.

Journal: Life Cycle Management from Global to Local

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17987-6_32

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This paper examines the effect on employment and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions if legume production and consumption in Norway increase and replace animal-based proteins. Three scenarios—maximising employment and cultural landscapes, minimising GHG emissions and evenly reducing each type of livestock—were analysed. Results show that increasing ...

Which pronator are you? New perspectives from an unsupervised clustering approach in running

Authors: Flores N.; Morio C.Y.-M.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1682315

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

Abstract: Introduction: Excessive pronation is still considered as a factor partially involved in the running-related injury risk despite inconsistent evidence. The between-runner variability and the way excessive pronation is quantified are potentially involved issues. The purpose of this study is to highlight the different functional pronation movements in...

Credit Risk Management Practices and Perceived Challenges among Credit Cooperative Clients in the Philippines

Authors: Calub F.D.; Sanchez J.J.; Montenegro D.L.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23351

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Effective credit risk management is central to the sustainability of credit cooperatives, yet limited empirical research examines how these practices are experienced by clients. This study investigated credit risk management practices and perceived challenges among clients of selected credit cooperatives in Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Using a des...

Total Quality Management and Quality Certification in the Service Sector in Portugal; [Gestión de la Calidad Total y Certificación de la Calidad en el Sector Servicios en Portugal]; [Total Quality Management e Certificação da Qualidade no Setor dos Serviços em Portugal]

Authors: Antunes M.G.; Mucharreira P.R.; Justino M.D.R.T.; Texeira-Quirós J.

Journal: Journal Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58416/GCG.2026.V20.N2.05

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The service sector is a highly sensitive market segment in terms of quality management and certification, as its activities are essentially intangible. All companies require well-structured business process management, and in the service sector this concern is directly reflected in organizational survival and growth. Accordingly, this study aims to...

The self-selected intensity of physical activity during real-life e-bike commuting

Authors: Riiser A.; Aadland E.; Nordengen S.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1653833

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

Abstract: Background: Decreasing physical activity levels present a major public health challenge. The use of e-bikes has risen substantially over the past decade, presenting a potential solution to common barriers associated with physical activity and conventional cycling. However, the intensity of e-bike commuting in real-life settings remains unknown. Thi...

Metaheuristic Method of Decision Making Based on an Expert Analysis of Leakage Losses in Pneumatic Systems

Authors: Titova T.; Kosturkov R.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-02

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Industrial pneumatic systems consume significant energy in manufacturing, with leakage losses being a major inefficiency. While previous studies highlight the value of systematic leak detection and maintenance, practical decision-making often lacks structure. This study explores minimizing leakage in bottling plants while reducing component replace...

Revolutionizing Student Attendance and Tracking System using BLE Technology over Cellular Networks

Authors: Taqi A.M.; Awad A.Y.; Farhan H.R.

Journal: International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.12785/ijcds/1571168644

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Managing educational environments and transitioning from old-style methods to modern technologies have become essential in designing attendance and tracking systems. In this research, an efficient and reliable student attendance and tracking system has been presented based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, leveraging the Al-Siraj educationa...

The Influence of Green Technology Innovation and Supply Chain Learning on Sustainability Performance in SMEs

Authors: Shahin A.; Masoudi E.; Rajabani N.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240526184256

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Increasing attention to issues such as energy consumption, waste reduction, and resource efficiency has made the importance of sustainable performance more visible. The current research was conducted to investigate the impact of green technology innovation (GTI) and supply chain learning (SCL) on sustainability performance (SP). The study's statist...

Empowering Factory Employees Through Low-Cost Automation in IoT Adoption

Authors: Yamamoto Y.; Munoz-Aranda A.; Sandström K.

Journal: Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3926/jiem.7684

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

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to understand the potential and challenges of incorporating low-cost automation (LCA) in the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) within the context of Industry 4.0 implementation and to examine their implications for factory employee empowerment. Design/methodology/approach: Multiple case studies were conducted with in...

Price Endings of Online and Offline Retailers: Round and Just-Below Pricing

Authors: Suk K.; Kim G.; Lee D.; Jin X.

Journal: Asia Marketing Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.53728/2765-6500.1677

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

Abstract: This study investigates and compares price-ending strategies employed by online and offline retailers. Analyzing 210,456 prices from retailers in US, South Korea, and China reveals significant differences in price-ending between online and offline retail formats. Online retailers exhibit a lower propensity to utilize round prices (e.g., ending in 0...

Chatbot Self-Presentation Strategies and Customer Service Satisfaction in E-Commerce: The Dual Mediating Roles of Perceived Competence and Perceived Warmth

Authors: Hoang C.C.; Tu T.N.

Journal: Journal of Logistics, Informatics and Service Science

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33168/JLISS.2026.0506

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The proliferation of AI-powered chatbots as the dominant customer service interface in e-commerce—spanning banking, retail, and travel sectors—has intensified scholarly and managerial interest in how these agents can simultaneously project professional competence and interpersonal warmth. Yet how specific self-presentation strategies shape thes...

The war on woke capitalism: State deployment of discursive power in the backlash to responsible investment

Authors: O’Brien E.

Journal: Business and Politics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1017/bap.2026.10022

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

Abstract: This article examines the political backlash to “woke capitalism” in the USA in the context of the introduction of anti-ESG legislation across 18 US states. This article asks what this backlash reveals about the evolving power dynamic between business and the state through analysing the problematisation of responsible investment in Florida Gove...

RISKS AND COPING STRATEGIES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP USING AIRBNB. CURRENT EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH

Authors: Hurombo B.; Tsheko T.; Maswabi T.T.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.65233-1738

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The Airbnb platform has provided an opportunity for locals at a destination to become entrepreneurs, using their homes to become providers of services in the economy. This study therefoe responds to growing calls by scholars for risk assessment in Airbnb entrepreneurship focusing on the small-scale hosts. Previous research on perceived risks on the...

ANALYZING THE GAP AND EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY USING DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS AND PANEL DATA MODELS

Authors: Al-Majali A.A.; Abu-Safi R.K.; Al Freijat S.Y.

Journal: Journal of Governance and Regulation

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22495/jgrv15i1art18

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study examines the issue of inefficiency and overspending in government expenditures, with a focus on how the size and composition of public spending affect economic growth. Prior studies have highlighted the relationship between government spending and economic growth (Bayrak, 2021; Ullah et al., 2024). The study aims to determine the optimal...

Exploring the Association between Perceived Career Crisis, Discrepancy of Career Expectations, and Wellbeing among Hungarian Employees

Authors: Balogh B.; Krén H.; Kun Á.

Journal: Periodica Polytechnica Social and Management Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3311/PPso.36944

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The study aims to extend knowledge of how Discrepancy of Career Expectations, Perceived Career Crisis, and Wellbeing relate to each other, and thereby contribute to the theory and application of targeted wellbeing positive psychology interventions, with a special focus on Hungarian employees. Cross-sectional research was conducted to analyse whethe...

An Informatics-Enabled Logistics Service System for Cross-Border Medical E-Commerce: Evidence from China–Kyrgyzstan Collaboration

Authors: Li F.; Fan Y.; Kishimzhan Z.; Wang X.; Abdykadyrov K.Zh.

Journal: Journal of Logistics, Informatics and Service Science

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33168/JLISS.2026.0503

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The challenges that are involved in the China-Kyrgyzstan Medical E-commerce Innovation Project include the allocation of resources in an uneven manner, the lack of data standards in a multi-tier medical management, which prevent effectively collaborating and conducting e-commerce operations in the pharmaceutical supply chain. In this paper, a three...

Csr committee and corporate social performance: do capitalism models matter?; [Comité RSE et performance sociétale des entreprises: Quelle influence ont les modèles de capitalisme?]; [Comité de RSE y desempeño social corporativo: ¿importan los modelos de capitalismo?]

Authors: Elage A.; Ben Larbi S.; Meniaoui J.; Dardour A.

Journal: Management international

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.59876/a-55bh-xcf7

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Our study examines the impact of CSR committees on corporate social performance (CSP) and the moderating effect of capitalism models on this relationship. Using an international sample of 2,066 firm-year observations from 2011 to 2018 across 13 countries, the study employs a multi-theoretical approach combining neoinstitutional theory, stakeholder ...