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Multifunctionality of Mʕliʃ in Jordanian Arabic: A Discourse-Pragmatic Perspective

Authors: Al Kayed M.

Journal: Journal of Intercultural Communication

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1474

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The present study explored the pragmatic functions of Mʕliʃ in Jordanian Arabic. The data consisted of 175 tokens of Mʕliʃ compiled from naturally occurring interactions among speakers in the sample. The objective of the present research was to investigate the pragmatic functions of Mʕliʃ through a qualitative discourse-analytic approach, sup...

Competitiveness in Colombian tourism companies: a structural analysis based on the resources and capacities theory (RBV); [Competitividad en las empresas turísticas colombianas: un análisis estructural basado en la teoría de los recursos y capacidades (RBV)]

Authors: Barrero M.S.R.; Rubio-Rodriguez G.A.; Mosquera J.A.C.; Ayala J.S.

Journal: Investigaciones Turisticas

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14198/INTURI.29739

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study seeks to determine the factors that affect the competitiveness of tourism companies in Colombia, using the Resources and Capabilities Theory (RBV). Specifically, it analyzes the impact of strategic planning, commercial management, supplies and product and service planning on the competitiveness of the sector. A quantitative and correlati...

The Scope and Outcomes of Transformative Policy Missions: A Conceptual Framework and Empirical Exploration of Swedish Industry Decarbonization

Authors: Andersson J.; Hellsmark H.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-4893-4_13

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual framework for analysing transformative policy missions and guiding policy design. The framework decomposes the mission scope into transformative orientation, policy interventions, and system focus, while distinguishing structural and functional outcomes. This analytical structure allows for comparative analysis and ...

Customer Loyalty as a Mediating Mechanism between Service Environment and Revisit Intention among Generation Z Café Consumers

Authors: Pontillo V.A.R.Q.; Acebes D.M.I.; Bongon R.J.D.; Magdayo J.M.C.; Alas B.Q.; Gomez M.D.C.; Castillo R.F.; Mariquit C.J.C.; Pontillo H.R.P.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23463

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Customer loyalty has become a central strategic asset in contemporary hospitality settings, as organizations increasingly recognize that sustained patronage depends not only on immediate satisfaction but on enduring relational commitment. Despite extensive research linking service environment to revisit intention, the mechanisms through which envir...

Collaborative pedagogies in primary physical education: a comparative analysis of tandem teaching models in North Macedonia and Slovakia

Authors: Luptáková G.; Popeska B.; Ristevska H.; Balga T.; Klincarov I.; Antala B.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1754410

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

Abstract: This study rigorously compares the perceptions and operational differences of generalist teachers within two distinct national tandem teaching models in primary Physical Education (PE): the rotational sports coach-generalist teacher model in Slovakia and the sustained PE specialist-generalist teacher model in North Macedonia. The research examines ...

CEO power and bank risk-taking: A revisit in an emerging market context

Authors: Pham N.A.; Ngo T.Q.

Journal: Quantitative Finance and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3934/QFE.2026001

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study examines the impact of chief executive officers' (CEOs)' power on banks' risktaking for publicly listed commercial banks in Vietnam from 2011 to 2021. Using generalized least square (GLS) random effect (RE) estimation, this study finds that the presence of powerful CEOs, with a large share of ownership and a role as the chairperson of th...

Does Diplomatic Influence Pay? A Gravity Model Estimation of the Effect of Morocco’s Soft Power Assets on its Bilateral Trade Volumes in Africa

Authors: Fayou H.; Boubrahimi N.

Journal: Daengku

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.35877/454RI.daengku4569

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study investigates whether Morocco’s soft power assets its (cultural religious, economic, and diplomatic influence) translate into tangible economic benefits in the form of increased bilateral trade with African partners. Using an augmented gravity model of trade estimated with Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood (PPML) for a panel of 45 Afric...

CLARIFYING AND CONSOLIDATING GRAPH-BASED KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATIONS IN LIS: A TERMINOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK; [Esclarecendo e consolidando representações de conhecimento baseadas em grafos na Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação: um quadro terminológico]

Authors: Rocha R.; de Lima G.Â.; Araújo W.J.; Lopes P.

Journal: Encontros Bibli

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5007/1518-2924.2026.e108640

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Objective: the present study aims to consolidate key terms related to graph-based knowledge representation, such as knowledge graph, semantic network, semantic graph and ontology, by examining how they are defined and used in scientific literature. Methods: a systematic literature review was conducted, retrieving 474 studies published between 2019 ...

Sources and patterns of uncertainty in construction MSMEs: A machine learning study in southwestern Colombia

Authors: Montilla C.D.T.; Muñoz-Añasco M.; Nieto-Muñoz A.M.; Ruiz-Beltran E.

Journal: Organization, Technology and Management in Construction

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2478/otmcj-2026-0005

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Uncertainty in construction project management (PM) involves the perceived unpredictability of disruptions that influence project duration, costs and resource availability. This issue is particularly pronounced for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially in regions lacking strong institutional support, digital infrastructure a...

Scoring environmental social governance ability: a model of sustainability assessment in the blue economy

Authors: Cucari N.; Montera R.; Giannetti V.; Paone L.; D'alterio M.

Journal: Sinergie

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.7433/s129.2026.06

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Frame of the research. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores primarily evaluate sustainability performance but fail to incorporate firms' strategic orientation towards sustainability. This limits the understanding of the key drivers behind successful ESG transitions within the blue economy. Purpose of the paper. This study aims to devel...

A Hybrid LLM–Knowledge Graph Architecture for Information Retrieval in Smart Buildings

Authors: Laurenzi E.; De Donato M.C.; Porumboiu D.

Journal: Complex Systems Informatics and Modeling Quarterly

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.7250/csimq.2026-46.05

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

Abstract: The Smart Building paradigm promises a future where buildings are intelligent, adaptive, and sustainable, offering real-time information retrieval that supports decision-making to enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and security. However, achieving this paradigm is highly complex, one major reason being the seamless integration of (a) phys...

Technology transfer for sustainable tourism: A systemic model based on case studies and SDG-driven innovation; [Transferencia de tecnología para un turismo sostenible: Un modelo sistémico basado en estudios de caso y en la innovación impulsada por los ODS]

Authors: Mexia S.G.; Ibáñez C.A.M.; Alonso A.M.C.; Franco N.T.

Journal: Investigaciones Turisticas

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14198/INTURI.29400

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This article investigates how technology transfer contributes to sustainable tourism when aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main objective is to design and validate the Integrated Model for Technology Transfer in Sustainable Tourism (IMTTS), a systemic framework structured around four analytical dimensions: technological in...

Understanding Gen Z Consumers' Experiences in Building Online Social Capital with Brands on Vietnamese Social Media Platforms: A Phenomenological Study

Authors: Ly N.M.; Phu N.T.C.

Journal: Journal of Logistics, Informatics and Service Science

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33168/JLISS.2026.0209

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The proliferation of social commerce has fundamentally transformed how consumers interact with brands, yet limited research explores the lived experiences of digital natives in building online social capital with brands in emerging markets. This phenomenological study investigates how Gen Z consumers (aged 18-27) in Vietnam experience and construct...

Understanding Agile Transformation in Banking: Employee Perceptions in a Regulated Context

Authors: Kose B.O.; Tekes B.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.59

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In today’s increasingly governed financial industry, there is a growing reliance on the application of Agile software development practices, aimed at increasing responsiveness, collaboration, and speed of value addition. Although such practices yield flexibility, rapid feedback, and gradual improvement, their application within the financial indu...

Assessing the impact of a novel dynamic stretching routine targeting myofascial chains for warm-up in trained adults

Authors: Molinaro L.; Taborri J.; Pauletto D.; Guerra V.; Molinaro D.; Sicari G.; Regina A.; Guerra E.; Rossi S.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1771756

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

Abstract: Background: Stretching is essential for maintaining overall health and is a key component of warm-up routines for well-trained individuals and athletes. The most commonly used stretching methods include static stretching (SS), dynamic stretching (DS), and ballistic stretching (BS). However, there is still an ongoing debate in the literature regardi...

Variability of Electricity Mixes: Does Using a Time-Aware Database Make a Difference? How Timing of Electric Vehicle Charging Influences LCA Results

Authors: Bednářová S.; Gibon T.; Benetto E.

Journal: Life Cycle Management from Global to Local

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17987-6_4

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Electricity mixes in European countries vary significantly by hour, day and season. This is mainly due to an increasing share of renewable energy in the electricity mix, meaning that relying on annual average electricity data may misrepresent life cycle impact assessment results for applications where electricity supply is a main contributor and ca...

A kinetic theory approach to consensus formation in financial markets

Authors: Attali J.-G.; Salvarani F.

Journal: Quantitative Finance and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3934/QFE.2026006

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: It is sometimes acknowledged that (sell-side) equity analysts’ recommendations influence investors and therefore market prices. In particular, the S&P 500 is expected to decline (or rise) when analysts revise their targets downward (upward, respectively). Our findings indicate not only that the analysts’ consensus exert no influence on market p...

DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING CLIMATE-DEPENDENT PROCESS RISKS BASED ON HIDDEN MARKOV MODELS (USING GRAIN CROP YIELDS AS AN EXAMPLE)

Authors: Kali D.; Kashkimbayeva N.; Kemel A.; Mirzagalikova B.; Basheyeva Z.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.359355

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study focuses on climate-dependent production processes, in particular grain crop yields, under conditions of climatic variability and uncertainty in Northern Kazakhstan. The problem addressed is the low effectiveness of deterministic risk monitoring approaches due to limited predictive power and the lack of formalized risk criteria, which lea...

A Spatial Planning Guide to Public Goods: Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Public Goods for Equitable Cities and Communities

Authors: Rocco R.

Journal: A Spatial Planning Guide to Public Goods: Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Public Goods for Equitable Cities and Communities

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-2251-4

Open Access: Yes

Abstract: This book equips urban planning professionals, students, and policymakers with the knowledge to not only advocate for public goods but to effectively implement, manage, and maintain them in real-world projects and policies. It offers an in-depth exploration of the economic, legal, and governance intricacies surrounding public goods, highlighting th...

Enhancing kindergarten students' basic spatial and mathematical skills through digital games: A case study

Authors: Fokides E.; Konstantopoulou C.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21042

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Digital educational games (DEGs) have been utilized for some time across various learning domains. In light of the ongoing debate concerning their impact on skills and knowledge, particularly among very young learners, a study was undertaken to assess their effectiveness compared to conventional educational materials. The study involved 81 kinderga...