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Rethinking the university–student relationship in Morocco: a qualitative analysis of value co-creation; [Repensando la relación universidad-estudiante en Marruecos: un análisis cualitativo de la cocreación de valor]

Authors: Lharti R.

Journal: Revista Brasileira de Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.5585/2026.30504

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Study objective: This study aims to explore how value co-creation is conceptualized and enacted within Moroccan higher education. Drawing on the integrative model of (Dollinger et al., 2018), it pursues three objectives: exploring how students and faculty perceive value co-creation; identifying concrete practices and mechanisms; and examining perce...

Low-Cost Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Prediction of Biodiesel Properties: Acid Value, Density, Viscosity, and Water Content

Authors: Phetpan K.; Thongphut C.; Chungcharoen T.; Limmun W.

Journal: International Journal of Technology

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.14716/ijtech.v17i2.8331

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Partial least squares (PLS) regression, combined with various spectral pre-processing techniques, was employed to compare the performance of two diode array near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers in predicting key biodiesel quality parameters, including acidity, viscosity, density, and water content. An AvaSpec-Mini4096CL NIR spectrometer, operating wit...

Weathering the blue Economy: Climate change and fishery output in Somalia: Evidence from time series analysis (1975–2023)

Authors: Ibey A.M.Y.; Abdulle A.S.; Mohamed A.A.

Journal: Innovation and Green Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.igd.2026.100351

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

Abstract: Fisheries are vital to Somalia's economy, nutrition, and livelihoods, yet their sustainability is increasingly threatened by climate variability. This study investigates the impact of five key climate variables, rainfall, air temperature, CO2 emissions, sea surface temperature (SST), and wind speed, on fish production in Somalia using annual time-s...

Optimizing Japanese Entrepreneurship for Startup Growth and Sustainability in ASEAN Lower-Middle-Income Economies

Authors: Hara M.

Journal: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24867/IJIEM-405

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

Abstract: This study investigates how Japanese entrepreneurship contributes to the strengthening of startup ecosystems in lower-middle-income ASEAN economies. Even with the dynamic expansion of these economies, they continue to grapple with historic challenges such as the Middle-Income Trap, institutional weaknesses, and limited access to capital. Japanese f...

Industrial Development in Russia amid the Transition to a Circular Economy and Industry 5.0; [Развитие промышленности России в контексте перехода к циркулярной экономике и Индустрии 5.0¹]

Authors: Yurak V.V.; Gureva M.A.; Polyanskaya I.G.

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2026-2-13

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The transition to a circular economy and the rise of Industry 5.0 are creating an increasing demand for comprehensive tools to assess industrial transformation. This study develops a methodological approach for evaluating the levels of industrial development in Russia under these twin conditions and applies it to the period 2015-2024. Empirically, ...

Ecological effects of income inequality, financial development, and natural resources in E7 Countries

Authors: Uzar U.; Eyuboglu K.; Alola A.A.

Journal: Innovation and Green Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.igd.2026.100336

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

Abstract: Among the necessities of identifying its underlying causes of environmental degradation, critical socioeconomic factors have often been overlooked in empirical studies. This study investigates the impact of income inequality, financial development, and natural resources on environmental degradation in the E7 economies over the period 1992–2021. E...

Bridging Digital Awareness and Entrepreneurial Readiness: ICT-Enabled Entrepreneurship Among Omani Undergraduates

Authors: Al-Malki R.K.A.; Shehata A.M.; Al Harassi N.H.

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2366

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

Abstract: Digital entrepreneurship (DE) has emerged as a key driver of innovation, economic diversification, and employment generation in the digital economy, with information and communication technology (ICT) serving as a critical enabler of entrepreneurial activity. This study examines Omani undergraduate students’ awareness of ICT-enabled digital entre...

Enhancing the knowledge and understanding domain of physical literacy: instrument validation and a Kahoot-supported intervention in physical education

Authors: Olaru B.S.; Iconomescu T.M.; Talaghir L.-G.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1799871

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

Abstract: Introduction – The Knowledge and Understanding (K&U) domain plays a fundamental role in Physical Literacy (PL), yet Physical Education (PE) lessons in Romania—and many Eastern European countries—remain largely sport-based, with limited emphasis on K&U. To support PL-oriented instructional practices, validated tools are needed to assess studen...

Giving Coronavirus a Face: Municipal Storytelling as Discursive Legitimation

Authors: Rehnberg H.S.; Grafström M.

Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58235/sjpa.40318

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

Abstract: While storytelling has become widely used in organizational communication, the mechanisms through which it shapes legitimacy remain insufficiently understood. This study addresses this gap by applying linguistic methods to analyze three stories from Swedish municipal communication campaigns during the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim is to deepen underst...

A Comprehensive Framework for Improving the Assessment of Human Capital Quality: Evidence from Regional Analysis in Western Kazakhstan

Authors: Bissembiyeva Z.; Maidyrova A.; Kastakova E.; Issayeva B.; Seitkhozhina J.; Tolepov A.; Khoich A.

Journal: Qubahan Academic Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2378

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

Abstract: This study addresses the growing need for more robust and systematic approaches to assessing the quality of human capital in the context of ongoing socio-economic transformation. Human capital is recognized as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, regional competitiveness, and improved development outcomes. Its quality is shaped by instituti...

Comparison of CoQ10 & L-Carnitine in Remyelination of White Matter in a Rat Model of Multiple Sclerosis

Authors: Qureshi T.; Ali S.; Yasser A.; Hina M.; Fahad T.; Qureshi A.M.

Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v30i1.2898

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Objective: To compare the therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine on remyelination of the anterior commissure in a cuprizone-induced rat model of multiple sclerosis. Methods: Forty male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups. Group 1 was given a normal diet, and the remaining three groups were MS models and were admi...

Exploring Lean Manufacturing Integration and Performance Evaluation for Process Optimization in the Food Processing Industry

Authors: Al-Dalain R.

Journal: Production Engineering Archives

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30657/pea.2026.32.7

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

Abstract: Lean manufacturing has proven effective across many industries, yet its application in food processing remains constrained by product perishability and process variability. This study develops a hybrid Lean-Simulation framework that integrates Gemba walks, check sheets, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) with Monte C...

Efficacy of Topical Xylometazoline Versus Topical Tranexamic Acid In The Treatment Of Anterior Epistaxis

Authors: Imtiaz N.; Akaash H.; Chaudhry S.; Javaid A.; Masood S.; Piracha A.B.

Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v30i1.2973

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of topical xylometazoline and topical tranexamic acid in achieving bleeding control in patients presenting with anterior epistaxis in the emergency department. Method: After getting approval from the ethical review board, this RCT was conducted at Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital from 2...

Modular Local Classification via Cluster-Guided Feature Selection in Tabular Data

Authors: Boussaad L.

Journal: Acta Informatica Pragensia

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18267/J.AIP.295

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

Abstract: Background: Many real-world tabular datasets are heterogeneous, with distinct regions of the feature space exhibiting different feature–label relationships. Conventional global classifiers often miss these local patterns, reducing both predictive accuracy and interpretability. Objective: This study aims to design a modular classification framewor...

Overall Forklift Effectiveness: The Proposal of A Model for Measuring Productive Efficiency in Forklifts

Authors: Nunes F.L.; Nodari C.H.; Júnior J.A.V.A.

Journal: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31387/OSCM0640508

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Rising competitiveness in logistics has increased the need for efficient operations in distribution centers (DCs), where forklifts play a key role in material handling and cost management. This study proposes the Overall Forklift Effectiveness (OFE) model, an adaptation of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) framework, designed to capture var...

BEHIND THE SCENES: EXPLORING HOW ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE SHAPES TURNOVER INTENTION INDIRECTLY

Authors: Avan A.; Öcal M.

Journal: Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30519/ahtr.1469829

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study aimed to elucidate how organizational culture shapes turnover intention indirectly emphasizing the mediating role of organizational commitment and organizational identification. A total of 335 hotel employees were reached using the convenience sampling technique. The structural model was empirically tested using the PLS-SEM. The results ...

Vascular plant resources' contribution to the Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary and surrounding areas' designation as a Natural Heritage Site

Authors: Nguyen T.L.T.; Tram N.K.T.; Tran Q.D.

Journal: CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22144/ctujoisd.2026.013

Open Access: Final

Abstract: The survey of plant diversity and vegetation in the Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary and surrounding areas (Ba Tri and Binh Dai districts, Ben Tre province) was conducted in October 2024. The study aimed to build the plant diversity basics for investing and upgrading Vam Ho to the status of a Natural Heritage site. Using transect surveys and sampling, the stu...

Participation, community and affirmation: parent accounts of supporting transgender children in sport and dance participation

Authors: Townley C.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1768522

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

Abstract: Introduction – Transgender (trans) young people participate in sport at lower rates than their cisgender peers. Whilst barriers and enablers to participation have been identified for trans adolescents and adults, we know little about the participation in sport of trans children. Parent accounts of supporting trans children are a rich source of kn...

The impact of logistics performance and green logistics performance on intra-ASEAN goods exports

Authors: Vu Thi Thu H.; Thu T.N.

Journal: Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajsl.2025.11.003

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: This study utilizes the gravity model of international trade to analyze the effects of logistics performance (LPI) and green logistics performance (GLPI) on intra-regional export value among the 10 ASEAN member states during the 2010–2018 period. The findings reveal that: (i) The LPI of both exporting and importing countries exerts a positive inf...

A Niche-Based Approach to the Formation of Regional Investment Policy in Russia; [Нишевый подход к формированию региональной инвестиционной политики]

Authors: Kotlyarova S.N.; Uskova A.Y.; Salomatova J.V.

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2026-2-7

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: In Russia, sanctions-related constraints and the strategic goal of technological sovereignty have increased the need for evidence-based regional investment priorities. This study develops the methodological foundations of a niche-based approach to regional investment policy as an alternative to the traditional sectoral framework. The proposed metho...