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SHOCK, SKILLS, OR SALES? DISENTANGLING THE DRIVERS OF GREEN ACTION IN ASEAN ENTERPRISES

Authors: Nguyen M.H.; Tran T.M.T.; Pham S.A.

Journal: ECONOMICS - Innovative and Economics Research Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/eoik-2026-0036

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Abstract: Despite increasing climate risks, manufacturing and service firms in developing economies are often slow to adopt green technologies, limiting their long-term structural resilience. This study examines the distinct roles of Physical Climate Shock (Shock), export status (Sales), and managerial quality (Skills) in shaping corporate green action. Util...

Experimental Investigation on Material Removal Rate and Tool Wear Rate for Machining Metal Matrix Composites in EDM Process

Authors: Ibrahim A.F.; Mousa S.M.; Alyousifi S.O.; al Kareem Noori D.A.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240404220017

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Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of non-traditional cutting method or manufacturing process for processing brittle and solid materials like composite materials and other difficult to machine materials. It is most usually utilized to manufacture metal matrix composites (MMCs) and is very solid materials. Aluminum based MMCs are to a large...

The Impact of Related-party Transactions on Earnings' Management of Jordanian Non-financial Listed Companies: The Moderating Role of Audit-firm Type

Authors: Al-Manaseer H.A.; Al-Thuneibat A.; Ahmad A.

Journal: Jordan Journal of Business Administration

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.35516/jjba.v22i1.1447

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Abstract: This study aims at investigating the impact of related-party transactions on earnings' management of the Jordanian non-financial listed companies and the impact of the Audit-firm Type as a moderating variable on this relationship. Content analysis of the financial reports of the non-financial companies was used to achieve the objectives of the stud...

Integrating Fuzzy-Kano model with IPA analysis to evaluate the quality of last-mile delivery service in Vietnam

Authors: Thuy C.N.T.; Khoi N.H.; Ngan N.T.B.; Hoang L.V.H.; Van Hai H.

Journal: Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajsl.2026.06.002

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Abstract: Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of last-mile delivery (LMD) service quality in Vietnam by integrating the SERVQUAL framework with the Fuzzy-Kano model and Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA), thereby identifying the service attributes that most significantly influence customer satisfaction and clarifying strategic ...

Instructional Leadership and Its Influence on Teacher Efficacy in K-12 Adventist Schools in Thailand

Authors: Zhen P.; Vodéll M.B.

Journal: Human Behavior, Development and Society

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.62370/hbds.v27i1.283025

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Abstract: Aim/Purpose: This study examined the influence of instructional leadership on teacher efficacy in Adventist schools. Although instructional leadership has been widely studied, differences in educational philosophy and evolving leadership frameworks suggest that its expression in Adventist contexts may be distinct. By quantitatively analyzing the re...

Dynamic Digital Product Passports: Advancing Circularity and Sustainable Innovation in the Steel Industry Supply Chain

Authors: Georgali S.; Lekawska-Andrinopoulou L.; Chatziioannou K.; Theodoropoulos T.; Tsimiklis G.; Amditis A.

Journal: Life Cycle Management from Global to Local

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17987-6_6

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Abstract: The steel industry’s value chain is being transformed through innovative digitalization aimed at achieving sustainability, decarbonization, and operational excellence (Clean Steel Partnership 2021). Central to this transformation is the development of dynamic Digital Product Passports (DPP), which offer comprehensive, continuously updated reposit...

Challenges to Sustainable and Responsible Management of Agricultural Enterprises: Financing Specifics

Authors: Čereš M.; Kapsdorferová Z.; Čeryová D.; Ladvenicová J.; Švikruhová P.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.30

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Abstract: The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation driven by global challenges and socio-economic and environmental changes. The growing need for adaptation and innovation among agricultural enterprises is reflected in increased strategic investment activities aimed at improving sustainability, resilience, and productivity. ...

PRIORITISATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN SLOVAKIA

Authors: Pančíková K.; Veselovský J.; Gergelyová V.

Journal: DETUROPE

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.008

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Abstract: Sustainable development represents an important framework for the functioning of cultural institutions, including museums and galleries. The aim of the study is to empirically analyse the prioritisation of social, environmental and economic objectives related to sustainable development in selected museums and galleries in Slovakia and the ways in w...

Organizational crisis management: addressing professional misconduct in modern workplaces

Authors: Nizamidou C.; Sposato M.

Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1057/s41599-026-06495-7

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Abstract: Since the 1970s, governments and organizations across the globe have achieved tremendous progress against sexual harassment (SH), especially in the workplace. However, the number of organizations suffering from this crisis has increased significantly over the past few years. Based on an overview of SH crises -that have received extra media coverage...

Modern Arctic as the Territory of Strategic Ambitions; [Современная Арктика как территория стратегических амбиций]

Authors: Leonov S.N.; Zaostrovskikh E.A.

Journal: Spatial Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14530/SE.2026.1.133-159

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Abstract: Nowadays, as the polar ice rapidly melts, the changing environment and seascape provoke the struggle for new economic opportunities and strategic dominance in the Arctic, which is reflected in arctic strategies of the circumpolar states. The start of the Special Military Operation in 2022 partially blocked the institutes facilitating dialogue in th...

Assessing the quality of green jobs: An empirical analysis of French data

Authors: Bachelot M.; Guergoat-Larivière M.

Journal: International Labour Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.16995/ilr.23802

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Abstract: Our article analyses the quality of green jobs in France, applying a definition of green jobs that has emerged in recent years to the French labour force survey – a large, representative dataset. Using regression and classification techniques, we find that green jobs are associated with lower job quality than non-green jobs, particularly for low-...

Importance of Continuous Improvement and Emerging Technologies on Service Sector Firms in an Emerging Economy

Authors: Bernal-Torres C.A.; Paipa L.; Jarrah-Nezhad Y.; Crespo F.

Journal: Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3926/jiem.8734

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Abstract: Purpose: This study examines the impact of continuous improvement practices and emerging technologies on business performance in the service sector of an emerging economy. It seeks to identify whether these factors contribute positively to competitiveness and how their effects compare to findings from developed economies. Design/methodology/approac...

The Impact of Quality of Financial Information on the Decline of Food Manufacturing Companies in the European Union; [El Impacto de la Calidad de la Información Financiera en el Declive de las Empresas de Manufactura de Alimentos en la Unión Europea]

Authors: Landu M.; Mota J.H.; Bandeira A.M.; Moreira A.C.

Journal: Cuadernos de Gestion

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5295/cdg.252377ac

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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between quality of financial information (QFI) and the probability of corporate decline in the food manufacturing sector within the European Union (EU) controlled by a set of internal (age, size, liquidity, return on assets, and debt) and external (gross domestic product and unemployment rate) determinants. The ...

Promoting Agroecology to Improve Soil Health and Human Nutrition in the Context of Sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: Brazier A.

Journal: Sustainable Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Plant Derived Nutritious Foods—Volume 1

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-11288-0_11

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Abstract: This chapter outlines the connection between human nutrition and soil health, and describes practical technologies that can regenerate the soil while producing nutritious plant and animal-based food in Sub-Saharan Africa. It explains how improving soil management can lead to improved production of nutritious food as well as improvement of the human...

Changing times, changing drives: Entrepreneurial motivation across generations

Authors: Salat D.; Sebestova J.D.

Journal: E a M: Ekonomie a Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-025

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Abstract: Entrepreneurs from generation to generation play a significant role in the business environment. Understanding this issue, especially by policymakers, is crucial for development. Misunderstanding or lack of interest often leads to inaction or incorrect decisions, creating barriers for current and potential entrepreneurs. Each generation evolves in ...

Chromatic Invariants and Complete Subgraph Structure in Commuting Graphs of Block-Diagonal Matrix Rings

Authors: Almuhur E.; Al-Labadi M.; Audeh W.; Samie M.E.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-63

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Abstract: We investigate chromatic invariants within commuting graphs associated with block-diagonal matrix rings over finite commutative rings. For a finite commutative ring R with identity, we analyze the commuting graph Γ(M(m ⊕ m, R)) whose vertex set consists of non-central block-diagonal matrices A ⊕ B with A, B ∈ M(m, R), where edges represent c...

Exploring the Translatability of the Figures of Speech: The Case of the English Translation of Qabbani’s Letter from Under the Sea

Authors: Zagood M.J.

Journal: Journal of Intercultural Communication

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1369

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Abstract: Poetry is a form of literature that depends on artistic images to express emotions, feelings, attitudes, etc. It is, however, assumed that poetry is a difficult genre to translate, since some of the poet's feelings, emotions, and visualizations are untranslatable despite the translator’s professionalism and experience. This study aims to shed lig...

Impact of entrepreneurial leadership style on project management capacity in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam

Authors: Le C.T.; Luong T.A.; Doan T.D.U.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.3.009

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Abstract: The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of entrepreneurial leadership style on project management capacity in small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam. The research data was collected through a survey of managers in small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam through a questionnaire over 3 months, which collected 231 valid qu...

The mediating role of data mining on the relationship between business intelligence and project management sustainability

Authors: Al-Junaidi A.M.F.; Qawasmeh F.M.; Alkawaja M.; Qawasmeh E.F.; Badran O.N.; Omoush M.M.; Qatawneh N.A.; Aldamen H.K.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.5.009

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Abstract: As a concept, PMS is becoming increasingly important for determining the sustainable success of an organization. PMS refers to how the organizations execute project tasks in a sustainable manner while maintaining the economic, environmental and social equilibrium of their activities. Importantly, the PMS includes actions that are geared toward proj...

Unpacking Virtual Influencer Persuasiveness: Effects of Social Attributes, Self-Congruence, and Attachment on Brand Attitude and Purchase Intention

Authors: Song Y.J.; Choi S.M.

Journal: Asia Marketing Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.53728/2765-6500.1672

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Abstract: As virtual influencers (VIs) increasingly function as prominent intermediaries in brand–consumer interactions, there is a critical need for systematic investigation into their impact on consumer behavior. This study empirically explores how specific attributes of VIs—competence, warmth, and eeriness—shape consumer perceptions, attachment, and...