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Aging, Mobility, and Risk: A Study on Falls and Preventive Measures

Authors: Andreev A.; Mindova S.; Karaganova I.; Stefanova I.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM151-38

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Abstract: – Existing literature consistently shows that 30–50% of adults aged ≥65 experience at least one fall annually, primarily due to age-related mobility decline, environmental hazards, and physiological changes affecting balance. Prior research highlights the effectiveness of physical activity interventions, home environment modification, and sta...

Fiscal Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Cluster Analysis Based on Compliance with Fiscal Rules

Authors: Campos E.L.; Cysne R.P.; de Castro C.H.D.C.

Journal: Economia

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31389/eco.508

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Abstract: Several studies have investigated the fiscal sustainability of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. However, country-specific analyses fail to account for common factors and cross-dependence, while a single-panel approach is inadequate due to the region’s economic diversity. Building on this, recent studies have proposed grouping LAC cou...

Two-Layer Ontology-Based Knowledge Framework for Blended Learning: A Case Study in Higher Education

Authors: Liu X.; Yodmongkol P.

Journal: TEM Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.18421/TEM152-47

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Abstract: Blended learning has gained increasing prominence in higher education institutions for its flexibility and potential to enhance instructional effectiveness. However, the absence of a structured and integrated knowledge representation often hinders its systematic development and intelligent innovation. This study proposes a novel two-layer knowledge...

Integrating a Fragmented Pharmacy Network into a Unified Supply Chain System: A Case Study from Qatar’s Primary Healthcare

Authors: Al-Zaidan M.; Gohel C.; Padmanabhan R.; Gibb J.; Badiger R.; Al-Kuwari M.G.; Kerbache L.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S576024

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Abstract: Introduction: Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital integration to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain governance. At the time of this study, Qatar’s Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) operated a decentralized pharmacy network without a dedicated internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, resulting in fragmented pr...

Ethnic particularities, national cultural values, and diverse workspaces play a mediating role in the effects of blockchain adoption on finance and entrepreneurship

Authors: Basdekidou V.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.12

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Abstract: The activities and initiatives of corporate culture in relation to corporate blockchain transformation are examined in this paper. For ESG performance to be successful, entrepreneurship must always be able to adapt to changes in technological agility. Additionally, the disruptive features of blockchain are especially helpful in regions like the Wes...

The Silent Signal: A Mirror Leadership and Intercultural Communication Beyond Strategic Boundaries

Authors: Bashir M.A.; Banihashemi S.; Taimoor M.; Islam M.F.; Szabó K.

Journal: Journal of Intercultural Communication

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1328

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Abstract: The post-pandemic work environment has intensified emotional strain, hybrid-work fatigue, and cognitive disengagement, making it increasingly difficult for leaders to sustain trust and authentic engagement in diverse, digitally disrupted teams. Existing leadership models emphasize cognition and behavior but overlook the real-time emotional, relatio...

Evaluation of the effects of a hybrid laboratory for learning a hardware description language: Insights into student motivation and academic performance

Authors: Pinto F.A.R.; Restrepo-Calle F.; Ramírez-Echeverry J.J.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21010

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Abstract: This research paper presents a study that investigates the effects of hybrid laboratories on learning Hardware Description Language (HDL) in digital electronics, focusing on student motivation and academic performance. With the advancement of telecommunications and computer applications in education, initiatives such as hybrid laboratories, which c...

Forecasting Natural Gas Futures Price Movements Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models: A Comparative Study

Authors: Kim J.H.; Lee S.G.; Kim J.H.

Journal: Global Business and Finance Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17549/gbfr.2026.31.2.99

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Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the predictive performance of traditional statistical, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) models in forecasting natural gas futures price movements. In particular, it investigates the role of hybrid modeling using both structured time-series data and unstructured sentiment data to address volatility a...

Motorcycle Tourism in the Philippines: An Assessment of the 5 A’s of Tourism as a Basis for Sustainable Development Planning

Authors: Abad M.A.H.; Nueda K.J.A.

Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32479/irmm.23412

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Abstract: Motorcycle tourism has emerged as a growing niche within the Philippine tourism industry, offering riders an adventurous and flexible way to explore multiple destinations. This study assessed motorcycle tourism in the Philippines using the Five A’s of Tourism framework—Attractions, Accessibility, Accommodation, Activities, and Amenities—as a ...

Digital Transformation and Competitive Advantage: A PLS-SEM Analysis of the Dual Mediation of Customer Participation and Innovation Capability

Authors: Nguyen V.V.; Nguyen X.Q.; Nguyen D.T.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-32

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Abstract: This study pioneers an exploration of the mediating roles of customer participation (CP), service innovation capability (SIC), and process innovation capability (PIC) in the relationship between digital transformation (DT) and competitive advantage (CAD) among logistics enterprises, an aspect that has not been addressed in prior research. The resea...

Freedom as Social Cooperation: A Theory of Liberal Democracy

Authors: Spector E.

Journal: Freedom as Social Cooperation: A Theory of Liberal Democracy

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12217-9

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Abstract: Forty thousand years ago, humans began to embrace the art of cooperation and mutual consensus. Since then, cooperation has remained central to cultures around the globe, enabling individuals to formulate and pursue life plans focused on collaboration rather than mere survival. This book challenges prevailing conceptions of freedom by developing a n...

Synergy Effects of Just Green Transitions: From Overall Challenges to Innovative Responses in the Case of a Slovakia 2030

Authors: Finka M.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_23

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Abstract: The chapter tries to mediate tacit knowledge on just green transition from Central European Countries perspective by introducing realistic view on past and current transition concepts as a base for critical perception of the Green Deal as a political framework from the position of planning practice for multiple transition in Central Europe, in orde...

A Strategic Framework for Enhancing the Competitiveness of Herbal Product Community Enterprises in Thailand

Authors: Yamakanith P.; Sanont R.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.41

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Abstract: One objective of the research was to formulate a strategic framework to enhance the competitive capacity of community enterprises, with a focus on Thai herbal products. This research study employed a mixed-methods approach. The research gathered data through target-sector interviews and the distribution of questionnaires to 300 study participants. ...

Modeling and Forecasting Excess Market Returns Using a Two-Factor CIR Model

Authors: Nguyen T.K.A.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-180

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Abstract: Excess market return (Mkt) plays a central role in modern asset pricing models. However, forecasting market excess returns remains challenging due to their nonlinear dynamics, strong volatility, and structural changes, particularly in emerging markets. This study proposes a two factor Cox–Ingersoll–Ross (CIR2) stochastic model to capture the dy...

INTEGRATION OF PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF MANAGERS IN THE BUSINESS OF ORGANIZATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS OF SLOVENIAN ORGANIZATIONS

Authors: Vegelj T.S.; Molek N.; Bukovec B.

Journal: Dynamic Relationships Management Journal

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17708/DRMJ.2026.v15n01a02

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Abstract: Sustainable awareness and increasing focus on this area has led many researchers to look for ways to best ensure that this mindset is transferred to all stakeholders within the organization. Leaders have the greatest role in this, so their personal competencies are also our main focus of the research. We discuss the recognition of personal competen...

Spectator attendance without spectators: stakeholder insights from a national athletics championships

Authors: Písečná M.; Cihová I.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1818383

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Abstract: Introduction – Spectator attendance at the national athletics championships in Slovakia has been low for a long time, despite free admission. Not even the elevated performance of Slovak athletes in certain disciplines and the growing media interest in leading Slovak athletes has contributed to higher spectator attendance at these events. For this...

“Just Dive Right In!” Nurse Leaders’ Experiences of Challenging Times in Clinical Settings: A Phenomenological Study

Authors: Skogøy K.K.; Johnsen A.M.A.; Honkavuo L.K.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S569107

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Abstract: Aim: To increase understanding and describe nurse leaders’ experiences of challenging times in nurse leadership in clinical nursing context. Design and Methods: A qualitative, explorative-descriptive phenomenological approach design with inductive elements. The data material consists of semi-structured in-depth interviews with six experienced Nor...

The Unknown Knowns of the Just Green Transitions: A Meta-Governance Approach for a Possible Enlargement of the European Union

Authors: Shaker Y.

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

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95075-9_4

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Abstract: The European Union Transitions are at the nexus of its enlargement and offer a strategic geopolitical path towards the accession of the Western Balkans. The European Green Deal and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans are crucial for integrating the Western Balkans into the European Union. Conceptualising, operationalising, and advancing the so...

A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE EVOLUTION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANDEAN PÁRAMO

Authors: Lujan-Vera P.E.; Vilela L.M.G.; Olivares R.A.P.; Vásquez-Alburqueque I.L.; Yarleq A.M.S.; Atoche Y.J.R.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64106-1656

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Abstract: The páramo is a high-altitude ecosystem characterized by its herbaceous vegetation and distribution in tropical and subtropical regions. This ecosystem is highly sensitive to environmental disturbances, making it a priority area for conservation and research due to its biodiversity and strategic ecosystem functions. Consequently, it is essential t...

Structural and developmental characteristics of Japanese elite athletes: a longitudinal case study of a talent identification and development programme in Fukuoka prefecture

Authors: Hagiwara M.; Kinugasa T.; Haramura M.; Nakao T.; Teshima K.; Yamashita S.; Shirai K.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1748585

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Abstract: Purpose: This study longitudinally examined the influence of sporting history, the relative age effect (RAE), and physical development on the elite progression of Japanese athletes from a local talent identification and development (L-TID) programme to senior elite status. Methods: Data were collected from 383 L-TID graduates (31 senior elite athle...