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Energy Diplomacy in a Multipolar Order: Argentina’s Multisectoral Asymmetric Interdependence with BRICS (2013–2025); [Энергетическая дипломатия в формирующемся многополярном порядке: асимметричная взаимозависимость Аргентины со странами БРИКС (2013–2025 гг.)]

Authors: Viani G.F.; Guliev I.

Journal: Vestnik MGIMO-Universiteta

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.24833/2071-8160-2026-1-106-53-78

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

Abstract: This article examines Argentina’s energy diplomacy with BRICS countries in 2013–2025 through the lens of asymmetric interdependence. Argentina combines ex-ceptional resource endowments – Vaca Muerta shale gas and globally significant lithium reserves – with chronic macroeconomic instability and recurring debt crises that constrain autonomou...

A Comparative Analysis of LSTM and Bi-LSTM for Forecasting Energy Consumption in Albania

Authors: Lamani L.; Leka E.; Aliti A.; Harizaj M.; Kreka K.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-06

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: – Energy consumption forecasting is becoming an integral component of AI systems for energy management, policy planning, and the optimization of distribution systems – especially in regions with growing demand, such as Albania. This study offers a comparative analysis of two deep learning architectures: Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Bidirec...

“It’s a Dupe, Not a Counterfeit!” an Exploration of Motives for Dupe Consumption

Authors: Ahn J.

Journal: Asia Marketing Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.53728/2765-6500.1666

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Abstract: This study was designed to explore consumer motives for dupe consumption and to measure the influence of these identified motives on consumer satisfaction with dupe products and intention to sharing dupe products. Through a literature review and in-depth interviews, five key consumer motives were anticipated: (1) self-protection, (2) saving money, ...

Omnichannel Retail: A Strategic Approach for Planning and Decision Making

Authors: Lindblom A.; Kautto M.; Mitronen L.

Journal: Omnichannel Retail: A Strategic Approach for Planning and Decision Making

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-09745-3

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: The retail industry is currently undergoing the biggest transformation in its history. Driven by the digitalization of commerce, new technological innovations and tools, as well as ever-evolving consumer trends and emerging forms of consumption, retail business models are becoming fully omnichannel. This textbook provides a strategic approach to mo...

A stochastic programming approach for asset and liability management of National Health Insurance Fund in Tanzania

Authors: Kapungu I.; Mbare N.S.; Mwakisisile A.J.; Sinkwembe E.E.

Journal: Operations Research and Decisions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37190/ord/210427

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Abstract: Several studies have reported about sustainability issues of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) due to a mismatch between assets and liabilities. Despite these studies, no study has worked on the asset and liability management (ALM) of NHIF. In response to that, we applied a stochastic programming model to devise a decision framework that pr...

CONSTRUCTION OF A MODEL FOR THE SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS HOW EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH MATERIAL RESOURCES IN A MULTI-LEVEL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Authors: Utyubayev Y.; Shaporeva A.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.356832

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Abstract: This study investigates a system that provides educational institutions with material resources within a multi-level governance structure. The task addressed relates to the lack of a hierarchical, risk-based model for assessing how educational institutions are provided with material resources that would allow for the aggregation of indicators at va...

Empirical analysis of teacher-student interaction patterns in synchronous online learning: Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Vietnam

Authors: Hong V.D.T.; Koh J.H.L.; Daniel B.K.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21018

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Abstract: Synchronous online learning (SOL) is becoming a common learning modality among students in higher education. However, concerns remain about student loneliness, stress, anxiety, and social isolation arising from reduced face-to-face interaction. Students' language learning often depends on teacher-student interaction, an important element of languag...

Exploration of Well-Being Education for Preservice Teachers: A Case Study of a Private University in Thailand

Authors: Paculanang L.G.C.; Kaumpungan M.B.P.

Journal: Human Behavior, Development and Society

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.62370/hbds.v27i1.286084

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate pre-service teachers’ engagement with well-being concepts during their learning experience in a specialized teacher well-being class. A mixed-method approach was utilised to establish an insider perspective on students’ well-being as they prepared to become future teachers, while maintaining...

Managing Critical Rank Reversals in TOPSIS: A Mathematical Framework for Ensuring Stable Ideal Solutions

Authors: Shih H.-S.; Shyur H.-J.; Hu H.-C.

Journal: Operations Research and Decisions

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37190/ord/217844

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Abstract: This research examines the impact of non-dominated alternatives on rankings and explores rank reversal (RR) in the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), a widely used distance-based MCDM method. A theoretical analysis reveals how the mathematical operations of TOPSIS contribute to RR through the relative closen...

Chest Equivalent Dose as a Symbolic Radiation Communication Tool: Leadership Implications for Nurses’ Knowledge, Anxiety, and Risk Attribution

Authors: Ayasrah M.; Alrashdan Y.G.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S601232

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Abstract: Introduction: Communicating radiation dose to nurses using Sievert-based units may be difficult to interpret and may heighten anxiety. Chest Equivalent Dose (CED) is a symbolic approach that anchors dose information to a familiar chest imaging reference frame. Objective: To compare the effects of Chest Equivalent Dose (CED) versus conventional Siev...

The mediating effects of research and development and advertising expenditures on the relationship between free cash flow and sales: A dynamic perspective

Authors: Cheng J.-H.; Ding C.G.; Chang Y.-W.; Chan Y.-Y.

Journal: South African Journal of Business Management

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.4102/sajbm.v57i1.5229

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Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to discuss the mediating effects of research and development (R&D) and advertising expenditures on the relationship between free cash flow (FCF) and sales from a dynamic perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Drawing upon the resource-based and knowledge-based views, we propose a dynamic model, in which FCF ...

The Interplay between Efficiency, Equity and Simplicity in Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax Reform: A Simulation-Based Analysis; [Обеспечение эффективности, справедливости и простоты при реформе налога на доходы физических лиц во Вьетнаме: анализ на основе моделирования]

Authors: Phuong N.C.; Na L.T.

Journal: Journal of Tax Reform

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15826/jtr.2026.12.2.255

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Personal income tax (PIT) reform represents a key instrument for balancing equity, efficiency, and administrative simplicity in emerging economies. In December 2025, Vietnam introduced a major PIT reform that reduced the number of tax brackets from seven to five and adjusted income thresholds to address long-standing bracket creep caused by cumulat...

Building the Capacities for Sustainable Development Goal 4 in an Elementary Last-Mile School in Iloilo Province, Philippines: A Sustainability Science Perspective

Authors: Garlan M.G.; Nacianceno R.P.; Piad B.F.; Osano J.R.P.

Journal: Journal of Sustainability

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.55845/jos-2026-21186

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Abstract: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) remains a challenge in geographically isolated and disadvantaged schools. This study examined the socio-ecological conditions influencing SDG 4 attainment in a Last Mile School in Iloilo Province, Philippines. A sustainability-oriented, descriptive qualitative case study design, supported by official...

Assessing the impact of oar blade angle on lower back muscle activation during on-water rowing, a pilot study

Authors: van Trigt B.; Luidens V.G.T.; Bozaci S.; Luiten T.J.A.; van der Laan M.; Greidanus A.J.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1708377

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

Abstract: Background: Rowing is a sport that places significant stress on the lower back, often leading to low back pain (LBP) injuries among athletes. Laboratory studies have shown that rowing with an oar blade under an angle is more efficient compared to a traditional blade. The effect of blade angle on the lower back is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this...

Education 4.0 technologies for English language teaching: A meta-synthesis

Authors: Garado-Trasmil R.; Alda R.C.

Journal: CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.22144/ctujoisd.2026.014

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Abstract: This meta-synthesis aimed to determine the technological landscape of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Asia over the past decade. Through meticulous screening of relevant studies, a thematic analysis of 14 qualitative and primary sources revealed a reliance on internet platforms, mobile devices, gadgets, and robots to facilitate effective English...

Visual and Structural Packaging Cues and their Effects on Consumer Buying Decisions: A Quantitative Study in Selected Philippine Municipalities

Authors: Claudel H.J.B.; Villasan V.B.; Alonzo A.A.; Suazo M.L.E.; Vicente O.D.J.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23395

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Abstract: This study investigates the influence of primary packaging elements, design, size, shape, and color, on consumer buying decisions, framed within Kano’s Theory of Attractive Quality. Kano’s framework differentiates product features into must-be, one-dimensional, and attractive qualities, providing insight into how packaging attributes differenti...

From Forced Teleworking to Sustainable Hybrid Working: Proposal for a Theoretical and Regulatory Framework for Latin America; [Do teletrabalho forçado ao trabalho híbrido sustentável: proposta de um quadro teórico-normativo para a América Latina]; [Del teletrabajo forzado al trabajo híbrido sostenible: propuesta de marco teórico-normativo para América Latina]

Authors: Ramos-Zaga F.

Journal: Estudios Gerenciales

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18046/j.estger.2025.176.7510

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the structural fragility of Latin American organizations and underscored the urgency of rethinking work models beyond physical presence by revealing persistent tensions between productivity, well-being, and sustainability. The objective of this study was to propose a theoretical-normative framework to guide the sustain...

A Multidimensional Assessment of Audit Quality and Its Impact on the Cost of Debt: Evidence from an Emerging Market

Authors: Thuy L.T.; Ngoc H.D.; Viet H.H.T.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-150

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Abstract: This study examines the impact of audit quality on the cost of debt of listed firms in Vietnam within the context of an emerging economy. Grounded in agency theory and signaling theory, the paper adopts a multidimensional approach to measuring audit quality through four key components: auditor size (Big 4), auditor switching (CHANGET), audit opinio...

Evaluation of Employee Competence in Green Transition Enterprises Using a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach

Authors: Yang G.; Luo J.; Wei H.; Yuan G.; Shigang J.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-20

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Abstract: Green transition is a must for organizational sustainable development, with employee competence being a key driver. Aiming at the problem of insufficient systematic evaluation of employee competence in existing green transformation research, this paper presents a four - dimension evaluation system (knowledge, skills, attitude, and ability) with ten...

HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN E-COMMERCE: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Authors: Aboumejd F.; El Oualidi M.A.; Ahlaqqach M.

Journal: Logforum

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17270/J.LOG.001317

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp increase in demand for online shopping, as traditional distribution channels increasingly gave way to digital platforms in response to changing consumer behavior. This shift created a highly competitive environment for businesses seeking to enter or expand within the online market. Consequently, e...