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Bridging competency gaps in project management through importance-performance analysis

Authors: Lalic D.C.; Djajic M.J.; Vujicic M.D.; Kovačić S.; Marjanović U.

Journal: International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.12821/ijispm140401

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Abstract: This research aimed to identify and address critical competency gaps in project management using Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA). The study explored key competencies essential for project success and assessed their current performance levels to provide actionable improvement insights. A survey of 257 project management professionals evaluat...

Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies for Dyad Leadership Practice and Implementation in Healthcare

Authors: Saxena A.; Yao G.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S570839

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Abstract: Dyad leadership (co-leadership between a physician and another clinical, eg, nurse or an administrative leader) is being increasingly adopted in healthcare to leverage diverse competencies required and achieve coherence between administrative and clinical governance. The challenges and success strategies of this model have been described. However, ...

Modeling Share Prices Based on Investors’ Irrational behavior

Authors: Khoroshilov M.S.; Prokopjeva E.L.

Journal: Finance: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.26794/2587-5671-2026-30-1-214-227

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Abstract: The subject of the research is the economic and socio-psychological aspects of investment behavior in the stock market, which is the most volatile segment of the stock market. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing deviations in stock market prices from their rational (fundamental) values. Objectives: to reveal the essen...

Resilience-based cultural inheritance in ethnic communities: scale development from the perspective of sustainable tourism development

Authors: Hu M.; Zhang Z.

Journal: Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/frsut.2026.1737180

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Abstract: Introduction: The excessive commercialization and spatial compression resulting from tourism endanger the continuity of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) within ethnic communities. Resilience plays a critical role in the sustainable inheritance of ICH; however, the analysis of cultural inheritance through the lens of resilience remains inadequate,...

Perceptual consensus on cross-country ski–snow performance: a questionnaire study of experts and non-experts

Authors: Kalén A.; Abrahamsson J.; Kalliorinne K.; Holmberg H.-C.; Almqvist A.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1766019

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Abstract: Introduction: Understanding how skiers and ski technicians perceive snow conditions and ski preparation is essential for optimising glide performance in cross-country (XC) skiing. While tribological research has established how snow microstructure, water-film formation, and ski-snow interactions influence friction, comparatively little is known abo...

From value to confidence: metacognitive judgment justification in AI-supported tourism

Authors: Bae J.-E.

Journal: Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/frsut.2026.1819751

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Abstract: Introduction – This study investigates the cognitive judgment justification mechanism underlying consumer purchase intention formation in AI-based information environments, particularly within the experience-good context of tourism. Unlike persuasion-based perspectives, this study argues that consumers finalize decisions not when information is m...

Soft Co-Compact Sets

Authors: Abushaheen F.A.; Kawariq H.; Alrimawi F.; Almuhur E.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-105

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Abstract: In this paper, we introduce and investigate the notion of soft co-compact spaces as a natural generalization of classical co-compact spaces within the framework of soft topology. The aim of this new concept is to provide researchers with a flexible structure through which advanced topological properties-such as generalized compactness, separation a...

Evaluating Students' Preparedness for Mobile Learning Applications in Digital Education

Authors: Saltanat A.; Uaisova G.; Orynay Z.; Inkar K.; Zhanakul S.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-83

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Abstract: The study assessing students' readiness for mobile learning applications for digital education. The research involved 344 students and employed a mixed-method approach, combining survey and qualitative models.ver four weeks, students participated in mobile learning training through distance education. Data collection utilized a mobile learning read...

Unraveling sustainable corporate governance: The dynamic interplay of network strategies, board social learning, and board structure

Authors: Díaz Tautiva J.A.; Salvaj E.; Vásquez-Lavín F.

Journal: European Research on Management and Business Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.iedeen.2026.100306

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Abstract: Motivated by an increasing interest in the influence of corporate boards on environmental and societal organizational outcomes, this study aims to clarify the dynamic interplay among corporate network strategy, board social learning, and board structure in shaping corporate environmental and societal performance. Using a sample comprising 522 firms...

Beyond digitalization: Mediating organization readiness of the financial technology government municipalities institutional performance relation as perceived by staff

Authors: Alkhazaleh A.M.K.

Journal: Journal of Project Management (Canada)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5267/j.jpm.2026.5.006

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Abstract: The research paper at hand is devoted to the role of fintech practices in the municipal government institutions performance i.e. the role of organizational readiness on this performance, as seen by the municipal employees. The article quantifies the contribution of the digital innovations like automated payment systems on the efficiency and quality...

The Cultural Difference In Nonverbal Expressivity Is Moderated By The Extent of Subjective Self-Construal: A Two-Study Examination Targeting Japanese And Korean Individuals

Authors: Yuk Y.; Kikutani M.

Journal: Journal of Intercultural Communication

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1389

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Abstract: This research comprises two studies that examined cultural differences in nonverbal expressivity between Japan and Korea. While prior research has highlighted East–West contrasts, less attention has been given to distinctions within collectivistic cultures. Employing the psychological construct of self-construal (subjective, objective, and autono...

Energy-related financial literacy among university students; [ALFABETIZACIÓN FINANCIERA RELACIONADA CON LA ENERGÍA ENTRE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS]

Authors: Hernández-Mejía S.; Moreno-García E.

Journal: Revista Academia and Negocios

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.29393/RAN12-7ERSE20007

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Abstract: Purpose: To analyze energy and financial literacy among university students in Veracruz, Mexico and its impact on investment decisions regarding energy-efficient appliances. Methodology: The data were obtained by applying a structured survey to a non-probability self-selected sample. A multiple regression model and a Probit model were employed to a...

E-GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE EU MEMBER STATES

Authors: Ravšelj D.; Hodžić S.; Aristovnik A.

Journal: Economics and Sociology

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14254/2071-789X.2026/19-1/1

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Abstract: Nowadays, the digitalisation of all sectors, including public administration, has influenced the way people and government agencies interact through various digital platforms, that offer different public services and enable e-participation. Consequently, technological change has accelerated the economic growth of individual EU Member States. Theref...

DEVELOPING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN ADVANCED LANGUAGE LEARNERS THROUGH GENERATIVE AI-BASED SOCIO-PRAGMATIC SUPPORT

Authors: Irmuxamedov T.; Maxmudov J.; Ibragimova G.; Muminova A.; Muradova A.; Safarova F.; Sapaev B.

Journal: Archives for Technical Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.70102/afts.2026.1835.751

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Abstract: This paper examines the effectiveness of Generative AI (GenAI) as a socio-pragmatic aid that can improve Cross-Cultural Communicative Competence (CCCC) in advanced language learners (N = 80). Although such learners may be highly proficient in their language, A so-called pragmatic gap may also be faced in attempts to negotiate complex social interac...

Analysis of the Black and White Image Recording of the Converted RGB Photographic Image

Authors: Ćutić D.; Mikota M.; Turčić M.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240717132537

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Abstract: A digital camera is generally used for digital recording of photographic images in the RGB system. When such a multicoloured photographic image is converted to black and white using the standard Grayscale conversion in Adobe Photoshop, the colour information, expressed as R, G and B channel values, is lost. This paper analyses the darkening caused ...

The Influence of ESG Practices on Bank Credit: The Moderating Role of Climate Policy Across Countries

Authors: Bich N.N.; Quynh D.H.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-56

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Abstract: This paper investigates how banks’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance interacts with national climate policy to shape bank credit, as measured by net loans. Using an unbalanced panel of 389 listed commercial banks from multiple countries over the period 2010–2023, we combine bank-level ESG and financial data with the Climate...

STRUCTURING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN B2B SERVICES

Authors: Raišys S.J.

Journal: Business: Theory and Practice

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3846/btp.2026.25718

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Abstract: Research on customer experience in B2B services remains fragmented, with existing studies typically examining isolated elements and offering limited insight into how customer experience is structured as a whole. The present study addresses this gap through a systematic literature review conducted under PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive review of 2...

Smart tourism services: Emerging trends and research agenda

Authors: Huynh A.D.T.; Do Y.H.; Le-Cong-Ky V.

Journal: Journal of Economics and Management (Poland)

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22367/jem.2026.48.08

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Abstract: Aim/purpose – This paper systematically reviews the development of smart tourism services (STS) as an emerging research stream, highlighting a shift from technology-driven approaches toward experience-centered and value-oriented service systems. Design/methodology/approach – A two-phase hybrid methodology was applied, combining bibliometric ana...

Entrepreneurial Service Capabilities, Sustainable Tourism Management, and Economic Value Creation in Senior Health Tourism Service Systems

Authors: Jotikasthira C.; Srivarapongse T.; Sukortpromme S.; Onputtha S.

Journal: Journal of Logistics, Informatics and Service Science

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33168/JLISS.2026.0502

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Abstract: This research is a study of the impact of health tourism entrepreneur competency on sustainable tourism management and economic value added in the senior health tourism service business. The research used a quantitative approach and collected data from health tourism entrepreneurs in the elderly age group, who operate businesses in Bangkok and the ...

The Impact of Strategic Management on the Effectiveness of the Strategic Decision-Making Process in Jordanian Commercial Banks

Authors: Joma M.H.A.; Alashkar A.M.; El-Kurdi D.R.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23374

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Abstract: This study investigates the critical role of strategic management in enhancing the effectiveness of the strategic decision-making process within Jordanian commercial banks. Operating in a dynamic and often turbulent economic landscape, these banks require robust strategic frameworks to ensure sustained competitiveness and organizational resilience....