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Sustainable Economic Development and the European Green Deal: Creating Energy Efficiency, Industrial Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

Authors: Fortea C.

Journal: Sustainable Economic Development and the European Green Deal: Creating Energy Efficiency, Industrial Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10326-0

Open Access: Yes

Abstract: This book offers unique insight into the economics of sustainable development and the European Green Deal. It provides a robust assessment of the sustainability of European economies and offers practical policy suggestions to aid the transition to green and digital economies. By comparing the approaches taken across Europe, best practices and effec...

The Importance of Pop Culture and Media in Increasing Citizens’ Cyber Defense Capacity: The Case of Estonia

Authors: Kont K.-R.

Journal: Information and Media

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15388/Im.2026.104.3

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: While it is widely acknowledged that cyber risks can be managed and mitigated, they cannot be entirely eliminated. This reality underscores the importance of strengthening security awareness, fostering appropriate attitudes, and developing sound cyber hygiene from an early age. Such efforts not only reduce human error-related incidents but also hel...

The relative age effect in Brazilian national basketball teams over time

Authors: Pereira M.N.R.; Werneck F.Z.; da Silva G.T.; Oliveira H.Z.D.; Souza L.C.D.R.; Carvalho P.S.; Alves D.R.S.; Ribeiro Junior D.B.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1716826

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

Abstract: Introduction: In basketball, identifying and developing potential athletes is crucial, and the Relative Age Effect (RAE) plays an important role in this process. However, could this effect interfere in the selection of elite players? Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the RAE in Brazilian male and female basketball national tea...

Integration of Life Cycle and Criticality Assessments: Case-Based Investigation of Lithium-Ion Battery Technologies

Authors: Adibi N.; Guilvert E.; Koyamparambath A.; Lai F.; Mundembe F.; Devienne M.; Osset P.; Sonnemann G.; Schrijvers D.

Journal: Life Cycle Management from Global to Local

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17987-6_3

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are gaining increasing attention in both European policy and corporate strategies due to their essential role in emerging technologies and associated supply risks. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been employed in various criticality studies to evaluate the environmental impacts of CRMs, while also offering tools to asse...

Ethical Considerations in Algorithm Construction: Evidence from Two Human-Resources Algorithms

Authors: Coron C.; Porcher S.

Journal: Management (France)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37725/mgmt.2025.9830

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

Abstract: Organizations increasingly rely on algorithms for decision-making, which raises significant ethical issues. In this paper, we provide a detailed case study of the development and deployment of two human resources (HR) algorithms in a major French digital company. Our findings show that these ethical issues reflect the ethical considerations of the ...

Network DEA-Based Evaluation of Cost and Revenue Efficiency in Global Supply Chains

Authors: Wang X.; Huang Q.; Ohmori S.; Hasuike T.

Journal: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31387/OSCM0650522

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study proposes a novel network Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to evaluate supply chain performance from both cost and revenue perspectives. Although DEA is a widely used method for evaluating the relative efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs) with multiple inputs and outputs, traditional DEA models encounter difficulties when appli...

Machine Learning-Driven Automated Selection of Safety Logic Devices in Industrial Control Systems

Authors: Stibor K.; Sediva S.; Štohl R.; Putnová L.Š.

Journal: Management and Production Engineering Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24425/mper.2026.158634

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The design of machine control systems requires the correct selection of safety logic devices to ensure functional safety and compliance with international standards such as EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061. This process is typically based on expert knowledge and manual evaluation of design parameters, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. In thi...

THE IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION ON JOB PERFORMANCE IN REMOTE WORK CONTEXTS: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION USING THE JD-R MODEL

Authors: Yen M.T.H.; Cuong T.T.

Journal: Central European Business Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18267/j.cebr.406

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The Fourth Industrial Revolution has propelled many employees to perform work from home (WFH), which has been enabled by rapid digital advancements and the integration of technology into daily workflows. This paper aims to explore the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance for employees working from home in Vietnam due to remote ...

If I can’t do it, you can’t do it: Crab mentality in hotel kitchens

Authors: Öztürk İ.

Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.734

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study examines the experiences of young chefs in hotel kitchens regarding the crab-bucket syndrome (CBS) and explores how competition, hierarchy, and perceptions of justice shape workplace dynamics in the tourism sector. Adopting a constructivist paradigm, a qualitative research design was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured ...

PROPERTIES OF OPTIMIZED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES INCORPORATE PRECIPITATED CACO3 PARTICLES

Authors: Kamal I.; Almenhosh A.; Abed A.; Muhammad H.

Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01B.006

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

Abstract: Calcium carbonate and its derivatives are used broadly in the cement and construction industry. It hereby provides a reasonable and active solution for reducing the earth’s carbon footprint. In the current work precipitated CaCO3 (PCC) particles are prepared by precipitation technique, characterized, and added to cement at different concentration...

Investigating Youth’s Motivation for Practising Traditional Martial Art-Vovinam: Moderating Role of National Identity

Authors: Le T.M.D.; Duong T.K.M.; Nguyen T.T.H.

Journal: Physical Culture and Sport, Studies and Research

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/pcssr-2026-0005

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

Abstract: In Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, young people are drawn to the martial art known as “Vovinam,” which has deep cultural origins in Vietnam. Young people in the “capital of a thousand years of civilisation” are both dynamic in discovering new things and eager to preserve the culture of the nation. With an emphasis on the moderating influence of...

Managerial Challenges in the Clinical Use of Checklists: Proven Benefits, Yet Untapped Potential?

Authors: Palm M.; Braut G.S.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S567303

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

Abstract: Purpose: Research shows that surgical safety checklists can reduce adverse events in hospitals, but their real-world effectiveness varies due to inconsistent implementation. This study investigates managerial barriers to effective checklist use across surgical subspecialties, focusing on factors like organisational structure, workplace culture, and...

Indonesia

Authors: Hirota K.

Journal: Introduction to Quality Growth: Concept, Theoretical Background, Policy and Measurement

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6220-6_10

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Part II analyzes the development of five developing countries from the perspective of quality growth. This chapter focuses on Indonesia, which has achieved high growth over a long period since 1968, with an average real GDP growth rate of 5.6%, thanks to its abundant resources and stable political and economic systems. Income inequality improved si...

I feel good: Exploring the influence of social and environmental dimensions of regional development on the subjective well-being of European citizens

Authors: Oliva S.; Sedita S.R.; De Noni I.; Orsi L.

Journal: European Research on Management and Business Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.iedeen.2026.100305

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

Abstract: This article investigates how regions’ ability to pursue sustainable development trajectories affects individual subjective well-being. In particular, it disentangles the social and environmental dimensions of sustainability by examining the relative role of social capital, public safety, and green innovation capacity in shaping individuals’ qu...

Comparative Analysis of Sport Systems: Examining Structure, Strategies, and Public Funding in Relation to Elite Sports Outcomes in Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia

Authors: Sipos-Onyestyák N.; Zare F.; Szabó P.

Journal: Physical Culture and Sport, Studies and Research

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/pcssr-2026-0008

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

Abstract: This study examines how post-communist reforms have shaped the structure, strategy, and funding of elite sport systems in Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, and how these transformations have influenced international sport performance. Despite extensive research on sport governance and funding in Western countries, there is a lack of comparati...

Determinants of blueberry exports in Peru, 2017 – 2024; [Determinantes das exportações de mirtilo no Peru, 2017 – 2024]; [Factores Determinantes de las Exportaciones de Arándanos en el Perú, 2017 – 2024]

Authors: Arotoma L.N.J.; Meza F.E.Q.; Canez M.M.T.; Román-Pastor M.X.

Journal: Journal Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58416/GCG.2026.V20.N1.06

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that affect blueberry exports in Peru, 2017 - 2024, for this purpose a basic, quantitative, correlational analysis with a non-experimental longitudinal design was developed. Information from data repositories such as BCRP, INEI and Veritrade was used, employing the documentary review technique. ...

The Role of Corporate Digital Transformation in Tax Evasion Practices: The Case of China’s Non-Financial Listed Companies; [Роль корпоративной цифровой трансформации в практике уклонения от уплаты налогов: кейс нефинансовых листинговых компаний Китая]

Authors: Weichen X.; Mayburov I.А.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.1.246

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

Abstract: The study investigated the correlation of corporate digital transformation and tax avoidance among non-financial listed companies in China from 2011 to 2023. In the context of the rapidly evolving digital economy, we seek to assess how technological advances such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and blockchain are impacting co...

Integrating adaptive learning and expectancy-value theory of motivation to enhance L2 learners’ writing achievement, error tolerance, and feedback tolerance

Authors: Rad H.S.; Alipour J.; Jafarpour A.; Hashemian M.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21040

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study examines the effects of integrating adaptive learning (AL) and expectancy-value theory of motivation (EVTM) interventions on second language (L2) learners' writing skills, error tolerance (ET), and feedback tolerance (FT). By investigating integration of EVTM instruction within AL environments, the study addresses the need to harness the...

Digital influence and perceived credibility in tourist consumption choices; [Influência digital e credibilidade percebida nas escolhas de consumo turístico]; [Influencia digital y credibilidad percibida en las elecciones de consumo turístico]

Authors: do Nascimento G.; Oliveira J.L.; Mondo T.S.; de Lamare Leite F.C.; de Castro R.T.

Journal: Investigaciones Turisticas

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14198/INTURI.27128

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The objective of this study is to understand how opinions are shaped through posts, especially in less popular destinations. The study is situated within the analysis of the influence of digital tourism platforms, focusing on the role of influencers in shaping opinions and travelers’ decision-making, engaging with debates on credibility, digital ...

Achieving Quality Growth

Authors: Hirota K.

Journal: Introduction to Quality Growth: Concept, Theoretical Background, Policy and Measurement

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6220-6_9

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This chapter summarizes the previous chapters and discusses the basic framework for achieving quality growth. First, by analyzing the structure of the SDGs and comparing them with the quality growth concept, it explains why quality growth is considered complementary to the realization of the SDGs. Next, a framework for considering quality growth is...