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From software to strategy: How process performance unlocks business value in the logistics industry

Authors: Doganer B.; Altuntaş G.

Journal: Journal of Economics and Management (Poland)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22367/jem.2026.48.04

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

Abstract: Aim/purpose – This study investigates how process performance mediates the relationship between software performance and business performance in Türkiye’s logistics industry. It addresses the problem of fragmented digitalization efforts that fail to integrate software with strategic process improvements. Design/methodology/approach – The res...

THE IMPACT OF GASTRONOMY ENTERPRISES MANAGERS' PARTICIPATION IN TOURISM ACTIVITIES ON JOB SATISFACTION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Authors: Sormaz Ü.; Varol E.; Özer O.; Şimşek G.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64139-1690

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Tourism events play a key role in destination marketing, enhancing regional promotion and increasing visitor inflows. This study investigates the extent to which gastronomy enterprises in Bishkek engage with tourism events. A survey was conducted with 851 enterprise managers. Results reveal strong interest in events abroad and in Bishkek, but limit...

Effects of Biochar Feedstock Type and Rates on Growth, Yield and Grain Quality in Soybean (Glycine max L.)

Authors: Zeka M.; Njira K.; Chimungu J.; Nalivata P.; Ligowe I.S.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-11288-0_6

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Soil fertility decline pose a great threat to crop production in Malawi. Biochar application enhances crop yield and productivity; however, feedstock type and rates may influence its performance. The chapter illustrates how biochar application at different rates and feedstock types contribute to significant effects on plant height, stem diameter, l...

Attacking and goal-scoring trends among top teams in EHF EURO handball (2016–2024): implications for representative practice design

Authors: Roaas T.V.; Lorås H.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1771752

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

Abstract: Introduction: This study examined longitudinal trends in attacking play and goal-scoring patterns among top-performing men’s and women’s teams in elite international handball. Methods: Match performance data were analysed from 666 matches across 10 European Handball Federation EURO Championships (five men’s and five women’s tournaments) con...

Green Energy Transition in the Western Balkans: Challenges and Opportunities for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Authors: Novikau A.; Krupalija M.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_9

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Bosnia and Herzegovina has reliable and relatively inexpensive local energy resources, sufficient at least for electricity generation—hydropower, coal, and forest biomass. Yet approximately half of the electricity in the country is generated from coal, leading to environmental problems such as air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore...

The Economics of Globalization and Artificial Intelligence: Utilizing AI for the Benefit of Humanity

Authors: Acocella N.

Journal: The Economics of Globalization and Artificial Intelligence: Utilizing AI for the Benefit of Humanity

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-15711-9

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This book examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on globalization, in relation to economics, society, and policy. It explores the broad and diverse ways that AI is changing the global ecosystem, including firm behaviour changes, labour market disruption, reduced production costs, and climate change concerns, to highlight both the posit...

Transforming the Nordic Welfare Regime -Tracing Friction in Introducing Welfare Technology

Authors: Hämäläinen A.; Jaakola J.; Lydahl D.; Thygesen H.; Bjornsdottir K.; Nickelsen N.C.M.

Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58235/sjpa.51277

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Based on a thematic content analysis of 63 key policy documents from the five Nordic countries, we discuss national strategies about introducing welfare technology to care for older persons. We argue that the Nordic care regime is a central research context in two senses: 1) the tradition of strong states and extensive social rights, and 2) the tra...

IDENTIFYING THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL CONSTRUCTS ON SMALL-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY ADOPTION IN RURAL CONTEXTS

Authors: Kurmanov N.; Kabdullina G.; Kenzhin Z.; Zhambylova G.; Kabdolla A.; Adilbekuly M.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.352950

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The object of the study is the adoption of small-scale renewable energy technologies on farms and in rural households. The research problem arises from fragmented and heterogeneous empirical findings obtained in studies based on the technology acceptance model (TAM), which prevent the formation of quantitatively substantiated conclusions regarding ...

Foreign Direct Investment in Russia: How Can It Be Made More Effective for the Country?

Authors: Smirnov V.D.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-3-155-167

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The subject of this study is the financial aspects of international industrial cooperation. The aim of the work is to identify the motivations of foreign companies to engage in production activities in the Russian Federation and develop proposals to improve its economic efficiency. The research methodology includes the use of theories of internatio...

THE POWER OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION IN FASHION TOURISM: DRIVING CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT AND TRAVEL INTENTIONS

Authors: Cunha M.N.; Figueiredo J.; Oliveira I.; Cardoso A.; Pereira M.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.65216-1721

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: His investigation explores the transformative role of visual communication in fashion tourism, specifically its influence on consumer behaviour at iconic destinations. As luxury travel markets evolve, this study aims to examine how digital imagery, strategic branding, and visual storytelling affect perceptions, emotional engagement, and travel deci...

WHAT MOTIVATES TRAVELLERS TO VISIT LOW-CARBON DESTINATIONS? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM THAILAND

Authors: Thipbharos P.; Sangpikul A.

Journal: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.20867/thm.32.2.10

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

Abstract: Purpose - Despite growing interest in low-carbon tourism research, few studies have explored travellers’ motivations for choosing low-carbon destinations, particularly through the push-pull theory. Research indicates that motivations for environmental tourism may vary across cultures due to multiple factors, necessitating a context-specific inves...

The Risks of Purposive Transitions in Albania—What to Expect by the Just Green Transition

Authors: Imami F.; Bejko A.; Aliaj B.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_14

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This chapter examines the risks and opportunities associated with Albania's Just Green Transition (JGT), contextualizing it within the nation's historical experience of post-socialist transformation. Drawing on a theoretical framework of transitions, it compares the socio-economic and environmental dynamics of Albania's post-1990 reforms with the c...

The Role of Strategic Agility in Enhancing Operational Performance in the Saudi Ministry of Health: The Moderating Role of Future Challenges

Authors: Joma M.H.A.; Al-Ruwaili A.-I.M.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23341

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The study aimed to examine the impact of strategic agility and its dimensions (environmental agility, technological agility, interactive agility, and marketing agility) on enhancing operational performance and its dimensions (quality, cost, flexibility, and delivery) in Saudi Ministry of Health. The study also sought to explore the moderating role ...

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

Authors: Berisha E.; Moodie J.; Allkja L.; Jeftić M.

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

Year: 2026

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

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

Abstract: This open access handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of just green transitions and its key dimensions. With a specific focus on the Western Balkans and other key European regions, it explores the core policy thematic areas at the heart of the just green transition and the socio-economic and governance challenges and opportunit...

SERVICE QUALITY AND VISITOR INTENTIONS AT THE NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM OF KOREA

Authors: Chae K.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64125-1676

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study explores how service quality at the National Palace Museum of Korea (NPMK) affects visitors’ revisit and recommendation intentions, with a focus on differences between domestic and international visitors. A modified HISTOQUAL model was applied, adding attractiveness to the five established dimensions of empathy, communication, consumab...

Morphofunctional Characteristics of Elite Male Artistic Gymnasts Assessed by Bioelectrical Impedance

Authors: Hedbávný P.; Kalichová M.

Journal: Sport Mont

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260614

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Artistic gymnastics requires a specific morphological profile characterized by high muscle mass and low body fat. Understanding body composition in elite gymnasts is essential for optimizing performance and guiding specialization. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to describe the body composition characteristics of current elite male arti...

GLDM Algorithm for Big Data (SCADA) Wind Speed Modelling

Authors: Abotaleb M.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240419205218

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study enhances wind speed forecasting by implementing the second-order Generalized Least Deviation Method (GLDM)‚ focusing on wind turbines in Turkey. The research aims to improve predictive accuracy and operational efficiency in renewable energy systems through advanced mathematical modeling in meteorology. The GLDM‚ utilizing a quasiline...

Assessing the Economic Effects of Tax Incentives in Russia’s Special Economic Zones: The Difference-in-Differences Method; [Оценка экономических эффектов налоговых преференций в особых экономических зонах России: метод разности разностей]

Authors: Naumov I.V.; Salomatova A.A.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.2.253

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This paper evaluates whether place-based tax preferences granted to Russian territories with special economic status generate measurable economic effects and whether these effects differ across institutional regimes. The study uses regional panel data for Russian regions for 2013–2024 and tax expenditure data for 2019–2025. The analysis covers ...

Inflation and Global Markets: Some Introductory Notes

Authors: Dinets D.A.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-2-132-142

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The subject of this article is to assess the impact of globalization in the markets of tradable goods on the dynamics and manageability of inflationary processes. The main purpose of the article is to develop a methodology for identifying the causes and consequences of inflationary processes in the context of globalization and deglobalization of th...

The impact of project leadership pattern, proactive innovative behavior, and receptiveness impact on project accomplishment innovation

Authors: Mansour A.; Al-Fawaeer M.; Al-Adaileh M.A.; Khalayleh W.; Hanandeh A.; Al-Gasaymeh A.; Arafat O.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2025.12.004

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationships between Project management leadership pattern and performance, innovation work behavior and performance, and receptiveness to innovation and performance. A quantitative research method was employed, and the analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PL...