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Trends and Perspectives in Financial Technology with Scopus Dataset between 2015 and 2024

Authors: Vu T.T.H.; Xuan L.N.; Nguyen T.T.; Nguyen T.M.P.

Journal: Global Business and Finance Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17549/gbfr.2026.31.2.207

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Purpose: This research enhances the topic of decision sciences by offering a bibliometric, data-informed method to examine the intellectual landscape of financial technology studies over the past ten years. Design/methodology/approach: This study conducted an in-depth examination of various publication attributes using data from the Scopus database...

Inducers of Ride-hailing Usage by Women in the Brazilian Context; [Indutores de Uso do Ride-Hailing por Mulheres No Contexto Brasileiro]; [Inductores del Uso de Ride-hailing por Mujeres en el Contexto Brasileño]

Authors: Luciano Violin F.; da Silva R.H.T.

Journal: Journal Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58416/GCG.2026.V20.N1.05

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study investigated female consumer behavior related to ride-hailing services in Brazil. Data analysis was conducted through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported by a path diagram. The findings indicated a utilitarian use of these services driven primarily by technological facilitators, which outweighed social or environmental...

Non-immersive virtual reality games, sleep, and sedentary behavior in children

Authors: Souza A.P.d.S.; Lopes de Souza S.; Santos M.E.R.A.d.; Silva A.B.J.d.; Silva K.G.d.; Silva R.F.d.; Silva J.M.L.d.; Silva M.L.d.; Silva A.H.A.d.; Ferreira W.W.D.; Arruda P.R.L.d.; Carneiro A.C.B.d.F.; Barros W.M.A.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1775637

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

Abstract: Introduction – Short sleep duration in children may lead to an energy imbalance by disrupting hormonal regulation, reducing physical activity levels, increasing sedentary behaviors, and elevating caloric intake. Physical activity has been proposed as an effective non-pharmacological strategy to improve sleep outcomes. Virtual reality can increase...

Financial Mechanisms for Achieving Technological Sovereignty: Assessing the Impact of R&D Expenditures

Authors: Demidova S.Y.; Vasyunina M.L.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-2-78-89

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In the context of global competition for technological leadership, it is important to identify the factors of technological transformation is important for solving the problems of economic restructuring. This includes determining the optimal balance between public spending and private investment in research and development, as well as choosing effe...

Financial Risk Management and Corporate Performance: The Case Study of Balfin Group

Authors: Dinoshi I.; Fita E.; Dodoveci D.

Journal: Quality - Access to Success

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.47750/QAS/27.212.09

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Financial risk management has become a central pillar of corporate sustainability and performance, particularly in emerging markets characterized by macroeconomic volatility and regulatory transition. This study evaluates the structure and effectiveness of financial risk management practices and their relationship with corporate performance resilie...

The Multidimensionality of Just Green Transitions

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

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_2

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This chapter discusses the multidimensional framework of Just Green Transitions that is integral to achieving climate neutrality, while ensuring fairness and inclusivity. This framework encompasses social, economic, spatial, environmental, technical, and governance dimensions, emphasising the need for a holistic approach to transitioning to sustain...

Key drivers of sustainable procurement in the oil and gas industry: Evidence from Namibia Corporation

Authors: Erasmus P.N.

Journal: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.4102/jtscm.v20i0.1275

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

Abstract: Background: Sustainable procurement is a crucial pillar of corporate governance and competitiveness, particularly in resource-constrained environments such as Namibia. Regardless of the rising interest in sustainability principles, the bulk of parastatals face difficulties in embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into internal...

Digitalization, Government Revenue, and Structural Breaks: An ARDL Cointegration Approach for Uzbekistan; [Цифровизация, государственные доходы и структурные разрывы: коинтеграционный подход ARDL для Узбекистана]

Authors: Kasimov O.; Omonova S.; Kasimov M.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.1.239

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

Abstract: Governments around the world see digital tools as key to upgrading public administra-tion. They pour money into e-governance setups, hoping to tighten up fiscal operations. Yet hard data on how digital shifts actually affect government revenue, tax take in particular stay scarce for countries in transition. Uzbekistan, following its comprehensive 2...

Subsidy Reforms and Energy Pricing: Balancing Affordability and Sustainability

Authors: Abdul-Wahab A.-H.; Jamoni P.; Issahaku H.

Journal: Energy Management and Green Investment in Africa: Navigating Sustainable Solutions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-03646-9_3

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Energy subsidies have long been a cornerstone of economic and social policy in Africa, aimed at ensuring energy affordability and shielding populations from price volatility. However, these subsidies impose significant fiscal burdens, distort markets, and hinder the transition to sustainable energy systems. This study examines the complex dynamics ...

Non-emission Contour of the National Financial System and the Principle of Cognitive Modeling in Its Stress Testing

Authors: Ryabukhin S.N.; Belenchuk S.I.; Borisova V.V.; Vodyanova V.V.; Minchenkov M.A.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-3-168-180

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that in the context of the transformation of the international monetary system and the pressure of sanctions, Russia faces the need to take a proactive position in terms of ensuring the sovereign nature of its national financial and monetary systems. In this context, a team of researchers from th...

EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND QUALITY DELIVERY OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Authors: Akande O.K.; Akeremale I.D.; Afolami S.K.; Oshineye A.A.; Haruna G.A.; John A.B.; Anikor E.M.

Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01B.017

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

Abstract: Globally, the influence of the inflationary tendency poses significant challenges that affect the entire performance of all sectors of the economy, including project delivery in the construction industry. In Nigeria, the astronomical increase in inflation rate has had a significant impact on construction material costs, which have increased to more...

Balancing the Tax Structure for Inclusive Growth: Evidence from Türkiye; [Балансировка налоговой структуры для инклюзивного роста: данные из Турции]

Authors: Efe G.N.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.1.244

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

Abstract: This study investigates how the tax structure should be redesigned to promote inclusive growth in Türkiye. Inspired by the coexistence of growth with persistent high un-employment, inequality, and a tax system largely reliant on indirect taxes, the study asks whether different tax instruments have distinct impacts on inclusive growth and what kind...

The Role of Board Gender Diversity in Corporate Tax Avoidance: The Moderating Effect of Audit Quality

Authors: Tan C.

Journal: Global Business and Finance Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17549/gbfr.2026.31.5.182

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Purpose: This study examines how board gender diversity affects corporate tax avoidance and investigates the moderating role of audit quality in an emerging-market context, with a particular focus on Vietnamese listed firms. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a balanced panel dataset of non-financial firms listed in Vietnam from 2016 to 2023, t...

WHAT LEADS CUSTOMER TO DEFEND THE BRAND: THE ROLE OF GREEN INNOVATION AND PERCEIVED MARKETPLACE INFLUENCE

Authors: Tran C.D.; Tran T.T.H.; Tran T.V.T.; Lam T.V.

Journal: International Journal of Business and Society

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33736/ijbs.12833.2026

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative thematic analysis and quantitative structural equation modelling, to examine how green innovation activities influence consumer attitudes, purchase intentions, and brand defense behaviours. Qualitative findings from consumers’ reports enrich the quantitative results by uncoverin...

The effect of risk communication on financial decisions based on income level; [El efecto de la comunicación del riesgo en las decisiones financieras según el nivel de ingresos]

Authors: Beltrán-Oicatá C.O.; Sandoval-Escobar M.; Bohorquez R.M.

Journal: Suma de Negocios

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14349/sumneg/2026.V17.N36.A4

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Introduction/Objective: this study examines how risk communication (balanced vs. unbalanced information), product type (basic, mid-range, high-end), and consumer income level (low, middle, high) influence credit card use and installment payment decisions. Methodology: a discrete choice experiment was designed with 90 participants (62 wo-men, 28 men...

An Analysis on Shared Charging Hubs for Eco-Friendly Vehicles in Urban Logistics

Authors: Comi A.; Idone I.; Marcucci E.; Gatta V.; Erriu R.; Balla B.S.; Napoli G.; Micari S.; Di Gangi M.; Donato A.; Belcore O.M.; Polimeni A.

Journal: LOGI - Scientific Journal on Transport and Logistics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/logi-2026-0006

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

Abstract: Using electric vehicles in urban freight distribution generates opportunities (e.g., zero emissions in urban areas) and challenges (e.g., range of electric vehicles). Their adoption implies that operators need to change the approach to freight distribution. As an example, the reduced range of an electric vehicle substantially reduces the kilometers...

Mothers’ Resilience Under the TRAIN Law: Socioeconomic Impacts and Coping Strategies

Authors: Padrigo A.J.P.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-48

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: When prices rise, it is often mothers who feel the strain first. In the Philippines, the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law increased the cost of basic goods, placing additional pressure on those who manage household finances. This study explores the resilience of mothers in Quirino Province through qualitat...

ANALYZING THE LAND USE AND LAND COVER CHANGING DYNAMICS IN THE MYZEQE PLAIN OF ALBANIA, USING GIS/RS, FOR THE PERIOD 1991-2020

Authors: Çela G.; Papathimiu S.; Kosovrasti A.; Halili A.; Laçi S.

Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01B.021

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

Abstract: The political change in Albania in 1990 impacted social and economic activities. As a consequence, it affected the dynamics of Land Use, especially in rural settlements, whose main economic activity is Agriculture. Myzeqeja Pain, located in the south of the Western Lowland region, was also affected by these changes, which are also reflected in its ...

Captains of Industry? Value Chain Relations and Sustainability Reorientation of Firms

Authors: Thune T.; Mäkitie T.

Journal: Sustainability Transitions and Industrial Transformation: Multi-Sector Dynamics and Policy Perspectives

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-4893-4_9

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Attention to industry structures and value chain relations is a useful complement to the literature on incumbent firm behaviour in sustainability transitions. In this chapter, we are interested in understanding mimetic behaviour between lead and follower firms and explore whether positions and relationships in value chains may influence how and whe...

Brain-to-Speech: Prosody Feature Engineering and Transformer-Based Reconstruction

Authors: Al-Radhi M.S.; Németh G.; Tchechmedjiev A.; Xu B.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10561-5_16

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

Abstract: This chapter presents a novel approach to brain-to-speech (BTS) synthesis from intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) data, emphasizing prosody-aware feature engineering and advanced transformer-based models for high-fidelity speech reconstruction. Driven by the increasing interest in decoding speech directly from brain activity, this work inte...