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Tripolar Fuzzy (m, n)-Quasi-Ideals of Ordered Semigroups

Authors: Phukhaengsi A.; Khamrot P.; Gaketem T.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-156

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In 2009, M. A. Ansari et al. introduced the concept of (m, n)-quasi-ideals in semigroup theory. Nearly a decade later, in 2018, Rao proposed the framework of tripolar fuzzy sets, which generalizes the classical fuzzy, bipolar fuzzy, and intuitionistic fuzzy set theories. Building upon these developments, this paper introduces and studies the notion...

GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND WOMEN’S DECISION-MAKING IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: EVIDENCE FROM ECUADOR

Authors: Mayorga-Abril C.; Vanegas-López J.G.; Ruiz-Guajala M.; Tamayo-Vásquez M.; Santana-Mayorga R.

Journal: ECONOMICS - Innovative and Economics Research Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/eoik-2026-0025

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

Abstract: This study analyses the barriers affecting women’s participation in sustainable agricultural decision-making in Ambato, Ecuador. Its aim is to quantify the relative impact of discriminatory constraints versus gender-responsive institutional support on women’s agency. Using a quantitative approach, we estimated a covariance-based structural equa...

The Diminishing Returns of Compounding Sin Taxes: An ARDL Structural Break Analysis of the Philippine Market; [Убывающая доходность сложных акцизных налогов: анализ структурных изменений на филиппинском рынке с использованием метода ARDL]

Authors: Cuesta J.B.G.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.2.260

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This paper evaluates the effectiveness and sustainability of excise taxation on alcohol and tobacco in a developing economy, using the Philippines as a case study. The research focuses on the dynamic impact of successive sin tax reforms implemented between 2010 and 2024, with particular attention to the 2020 reform introduced during the COVID-19 pa...

The impact of hotel operational factors and crises on corporate debt; [El impacto de los factores operativos de los hoteles y las crisis en la deuda de las empresas]

Authors: Pereira R.; Alves J.; Moutinho N.

Journal: Investigaciones Turisticas

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14198/INTURI.29100

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Tourism is an important sector for the development and economic growth of a country and the work and dynamism of hotels in this context is fundamental. Therefore, companies may take on debt to enable greater investment, which can enhance the quality of their operational activities in the hotels they manage. Bearing this in mind, this study seeks to...

ANALYSIS OF GENERATIONS Y AND Z PREFERENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND FORMS OF TOURISM

Authors: Šenková A.; Kormaníková E.; Kolesárová S.; Šambronská K.; Kováč F.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64130-1681

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to investigate and compare the preferences of Generations Y and Z in sustainable tourism products, services and forms of tourism on a selected sample of respondents. A questionnaire survey was used to collect data on the respondents' attitudes about their preferences for sustainable products, services or forms of tourism, i...

Managing Technostress in Digital Workplaces: The Role of Digital Employee Experience within the Job Demands–Resources Framework

Authors: Hoai B.C.; Quoc H.H.T.; Quoc T.D.; Dai U.N.; Chang M.L.

Journal: Journal of Logistics, Informatics and Service Science

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33168/JLISS.2026.0104

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In digitally intensive work environments, organizations increasingly rely on advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and service performance, yet such transformations often generate unintended employee strain. Drawing on the Job Demands– Resources (JD-R) model, this study examines digital employee experience (DEX) as a strategic digital job r...

Intelligent Underwater Perception: Current Trends and Future Directions

Authors: Risi N.; Carvalho G.G.; Vasseur O.; Reiter P.; De Schepper T.

Journal: Artificial Intelligence, Data and Robotics: Foundations, Transformations and Future Directions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10561-5_15

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Underwater systems have witnessed an increasing demand for enhanced sensing technologies in a wide range of applications, ranging from pipes inspection and ground exploration to hull inspections and rescue operations. Meanwhile, recent technological advances in automation, robotics, and AI have set the stage for a new generation of autonomous under...

Unravelling how flourishing shapes employee retention intention: The sequential mediating roles of workplace well-being and work engagement

Authors: Taveira J.; Rodrigues R.

Journal: SA Journal of Human Resource Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v24i0.3325

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Orientation: Employee retention represents a critical challenge for organisations, with flourishing increasingly recognised as a psychological resource that supports employees’ willingness to stay. Research purpose: This study examines the relationship between flourishing and employee retention intention, testing the mediating roles of workplace ...

Tensile Properties Regression Analysis of FDM 3D Printed Composites with ONYX Matrix and Different Fibres

Authors: Konjatić P.; Kačmarčik J.; Katinić M.; Mešeljević L.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240719121508

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Abstract: The influence of infill density, number of layers, and fibre type on the tensile mechanical properties of composite parts produced by FDM 3D printing with continuous fibre reinforcement (CFR) was investigated. Specimens made of ONYX composite material reinforced with carbon, glass, and aramid fibres were tested using a static tensile test according...

From Accessibility to Inclusion: Enhancing Digital Access for Mobility-Restricted Users

Authors: Maldonado-Garcés V.; Morales-Martínez D.; Toro M.C.; Santórum M.; Astudillo B.; Roa H.; Araujo E.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-39

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for accessible digital tools, especially those aimed at individuals with disabilities, a population that faces the greatest barriers to inclusion. In Ecuador, only 66% of the population has internet access, and just 5.3% use the internet for educational purposes. These figures underscore the necessi...

Optimization of Slow Pyrolysis Process for Avocado peel and Cashew Nutshell Biochar Production: Physicochemical Properties and Stability for Carbon Sequestration

Authors: Chaiya A.; Morgkhad A.; Kemudorn A.; Siri C.; Panphattharachai P.

Journal: Engineering and Technology Horizons

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.55003/ETH.430108

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Abstract: This study examined the slow pyrolysis of avocado peel (AP) and cashew nutshell (CNS) to produce biochar for adsorption, solid fuel, and carbon sequestration. Experiments were conducted at 400–600°C with residence times of 30–120 min, with process optimization via Response Surface Methodology (RSM). A central finding was a “physicochemical d...

The Vulnerability of the Romanian Danube Valley to Heat-Related Phenomena in the Context of Just Green Transitions

Authors: Mitrică B.; Roznovieţchi I.; Grigorescu I.; Micu D.; Serban P.-R.; Damian N.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_24

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The Romanian sector of the Danube Valley, located in the Southern and Eastern parts of the country, covers a large area where the life of resident communities is significantly shaped by the Danube River (1,075 km longIn Romania, heat-related phenomena (mainly drought) are affecting extended areas in the southern and south-eastern parts, where the s...

Relative contributions of upper-body muscular power and repeated sprint ability to 50-m freestyle swimming performance in competitive swimmers

Authors: Amara S.; Bouassida A.; van den Tillaar R.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1751687

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

Abstract: Upper-body muscular power and repeated sprint ability are recognized as important contributors to sprint swimming performance. However, the relative and combined predictive value of dry-land power measures and in-water repeated sprint ability for 50-m freestyle performance remains insufficiently understood. This study aimed to examine the relations...

LEVERAGING GREEN HRM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY

Authors: Hossain S.; Hasan M.

Journal: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.20867/thm.32.1.10

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

Abstract: Purpose – This study investigates the effects of green human resource management (GHRM) practices on employee engagement (EE) and pro-environmental behavior (PEB), including the mediating role of EE and the moderating role of green self-efficacy (GSE) in the EE–PEB relationship. Methodology/Design/Approach – Primary data were collected from 4...

Model Development of Business Succession for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises(SMEs) of the Digital Era

Authors: Roopsing T.; Suwansri W.; Uttajarern Y.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.45

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to develop a business succession model of SMEs in the digital era. The sample group consisted of 500 SME executives. The research instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire. The statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and analyzed through multivariate statistical techniques to cons...

Service Quality and Customer satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Customer Delight

Authors: Elshawesh Y.; Wada I.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.21607

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study investigates the mediating role of customer delight in the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction within the tourism and hospitality sector. Drawing on data collected from 400 valid questionnaires distributed to international tourists in Antalya, Turkey, the proposed model was tested using Partial Least Squares St...

Quality, security, and privacy assurance in software development: proactive integration or just workflow-slowing checkpoints?

Authors: Majanoja A.-M.; Leppänen V.

Journal: International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.12821/ijispm140102

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

Abstract: In software development, the integration of assurance methodologies such as quality, security, and privacy practices is essential to producing high-quality, reliable, and compliant products. This paper investigates the adoption and effectiveness of these assurance practices within the daily operations of software development. Through an industry su...

Investigating shared agency in student Knowledge Building discourse using epistemic network analysis

Authors: Ong A.; Teo C.-L.; Lee A.-V.-Y.; Yuan G.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21006

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In computer-supported collaborative learning, students engage in both synchronous online and face-to-face discussions to enhance engagement and learning from peers. Recent research highlights the potential of quantitative modelling techniques, such as those used in Epistemic Network Analysis, to deepen our understanding of student collaboration thr...

INVESTIGATION OF PATTERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EFFECT OF SOIL AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AT THE ABSHERON PENINSULA ON THE QUALITY INDICATORS OF INTRODUCED GRAPE VARIETIES AND WINE SAMPLES PREPARED FROM THEM

Authors: Huseynov M.; Gasimova A.; Salimov V.; Mirzayev G.; Gasimova G.; Majnunlu U.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.358676

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Abstract: This study examines wine samples made from introduced grape varieties grown on the Absheron Peninsula. The influence of the specific marine terroir on the ripening processes of introduced grape varieties and the formation of their biochemical composition remains poorly understood under the conditions of the Absheron Peninsula. Systematic data on th...

Tracking and Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Kenya’s Food Service, Retail, and Domestic Sectors: Pathways to SDG 12.3

Authors: Shirandula D.; Kipkosgei B.

Journal: Resilience in the Hospitality and Travel Industry in Africa

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-3210-0_12

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Abstract: In September 2015, a window opened to bring food loss and waste (FLW) reduction to the forefront of international affairs. As part of the Sustainable Development Agenda, the United Nations General developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), formally 12 Millennium Development Goals. Among the development goals is SDG 12, which aims to ensure ...