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            <title><![CDATA[Business Models in a Regulated Commodity Sector: A Structural Analysis of Cocoa Agribusiness in Ghana]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis study applies a Business Model Identity (BMI) framework to examine value creation in Ghana's state-regulated cocoa sector. BMI is conceptualized through three core dimensions – primary value-creation logic, strategic asset configuration and structural composition – within an institutional context that defines permissible activities, relationships and value-capture mechanisms.MethodologyA sequential mixed-methods design combined a multistage survey of 330 cocoa-farming households, documentary analysis of statutory and corporate records, and financial-ratio profiling of post-farmgate actors. The analysis identified business-model archetypes, compared asset configurations, and systematically mapped relationships within the regulated value chain.FindingsFour structurally distinct BMIs were identified: the Bean Input Producer (BIP), Statutory Composite Cocoa Agribusiness (SCCA), Composite Agricultural Commodities Distributor (CACD), and Chocolate Manufacturer (CM). The BIP is characterized by biological production and tangible operating assets; the SCCA combines regulatory, licensing, trading, and financial functions supported largely by intangible and contractual assets; the CACD integrates commodity distribution with supplementary financial activities; and the CM is defined by capital-intensive processing and fixed operating assets. Interaction mapping reveals a regulated BIP-CACD-CM sequence coordinated by the SCCA, with no direct producer-processor relationship. The findings indicate that capabilities and value-creation opportunities are conditioned by the alignment of value logics, asset structures, and institutionally prescribed relationships.Originality/valueThe study provides an initial empirical operationalization of BMI as a diagnostic framework for distinguishing business models that may share sectoral or archetypal labels but differ in their underlying structural architectures. Its transferability to other regulated commodity systems requires empirical testing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digital Transformation of the Educational Process in Higher Education: A Socio-Technical Perspective]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis study investigates the digital transformation of the educational process in higher education institutions from a socio-technical and institutionalization perspective, focusing on the determinants and tensions shaping educational digitalization in the post-pandemic context.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a qualitative interpretive single-case study design. Data triangulation combined analysis of strategic and regulatory documents with semi-structured interviews of key stakeholders representing academic, managerial, technical, and student perspectives.FindingsEducational digitalization emerged as a path-dependent and negotiated socio-technical process. The findings reveal tensions between organizational structures and technological capabilities, managerial practices, and stakeholder expectations. Four key tensions were identified: (1) standardization versus teaching autonomy, (2) flexibility versus educational quality, (3) technological capabilities versus digital competencies, and (4) central coordination versus local adaptation. The study also identifies a readiness–implementation gap, showing that high technological readiness does not prevent organizational disruption, as successful digitalization depends on aligning technologies with organizational routines, governance structures, and human competencies.Practical implicationsThe findings support HEIs in developing context-sensitive digital strategies that require not only technological investment, but also organizational coordination, pedagogical support, and continuous competency development. Universities should move beyond tool-oriented implementation towards integrated, context-sensitive digitalization.Social implicationsThe findings highlight how digital transformation can enhance the accessibility and flexibility of higher education, while simultaneously creating new organizational and competency-related inequalities.Originality/valueThe study shifts attention from institution-wide digital transformation towards institutionalization of the educational process. It conceptualizes educational digitalization as a process shaped by persistent socio-technical tensions in the post-pandemic era.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Data Analysis in Polish Enterprises - The Use of Data Analysis in Making Strategic Decisions]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0019</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis article, based on both a literature review and empirical research, was prepared to assess the degree to which data analysis is used in strategic decision-making in Polish enterprises. Based on our own research, conducted in companies from various sectors and operating on various scales (from sole proprietorships to entities employing several hundred employees), it has also been attempted to assess how managers use data in decision-making processes and what barriers executives face.Design/methodology/approachThe analyses and discussions presented in this article are grounded in two primary sources: a review of the relevant scientific literature and original empirical research. The empirical study was conducted via an online survey involving a total of 99 respondents, all of whom were entrepreneurs or managers. The research aimed to examine how analytical insight is utilized in strategic decision-making within Polish enterprises.Practical implications/Originality/valueEmpirical research indicates that the frequency and scope of data analysis, as well as the barriers encountered in conducting it, largely depend on company size. However, this does not mean that smaller business entities always conduct analyses less frequently or to a limited extent; large entities also face barriers to effective analytical insights. These studies demonstrate that data analysis in business is a multi-step process, complex even in organizations with adequate resources.FindingsThe study confirms that managerial competencies are the strongest predictor of data-driven decision-making, outperforming company size and AI adoption. Data quality perception was the only significant barrier, while firm size and market experience positively correlate with analytical intensity.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Combining Quality of Life Indicators and AI Simulations for Human-Centric Governance]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0010</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeAlthough human-centric governance emphasizes subjective well-being, a structural gap persists between retrospective Quality of Life (QoL) measurement and anticipatory decision-making. This article addresses this gap by asking: how can validated QoL indicators and Large Language Model (LLM)-based simulations be systematically integrated within a coherent governance framework?Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a structured dual-track research design. Study 1 employs a quasi-experimental mixed-methods evaluation of a Norwegian-funded social innovation project using the “Impactometer,” grounded in OECD-aligned subjective well-being scales. Study 2 develops a proof-of-concept LLM-based simulation (Bielik model) applying the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale to synthetic professional personas in an organizational policy scenario. The two studies are analytically distinct but conceptually integrated within a governance cycle linking empirical grounding and anticipatory modeling.FindingsStudy 1 demonstrates an observed increase in life satisfaction (+0.8 points), accompanied by qualitative evidence of enhanced meaning, autonomy, and social connectedness. Study 2 shows that LLM-based simulation can generate differentiated and internally consistent well-being distributions across professional roles. However, simulation results establish plausibility rather than predictive validity and require empirical validation.Originality/valueThe article advances governance theory by proposing and empirically illustrating a hybrid model that bridges validated well-being measurement with structured AI-based simulation. This integration addresses the temporal mismatch in evidence-based policy and clarifies the methodological and ethical conditions under which AI can complement, rather than replace, human-centered governance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Generative Artificial Intelligence in Creative Processes: The Perspective of Marketing Agencies]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis article aims to present the research results on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in daily creative processes by marketing agencies.Design/methodology/approachThe study is structured in two stages. The initial stage entails an analysis of extant academic and industry literature, intending to develop a theoretical construct and verify the research. The second stage involves a quantitative study using a survey questionnaire. The research sample was purposively selected and included 79 employees of marketing agencies.FindingsThe results indicate that GenAI has been widely adopted in the daily creative work of marketing agency employees. Key tools were identified, as well as correlations between the frequency of use of this technology and its perception by the agency and its stakeholders. Despite the generally positive attitude toward GenAI, some concerns are also noted, especially regarding copyright abuse and the potential impact on the labor market. The main benefits of GenAI implementation mentioned by respondents are increased efficiency, inspiration for new ideas, and support for innovation.Practical implicationsThe findings can inform marketing managers and agency leaders on how to integrate GenAI tools strategically to enhance productivity and foster innovation, while addressing key concerns through internal policies and training.Originality/valueThe article provides an original contribution by quantitatively examining GenAI’s impact on marketing agencies’ creativity and the relationship between its usage frequency and perceived effectiveness.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When Confidence Meets Control: How CEO Overconfidence Orchestrates Strategic Exploration And Breakthrough Innovation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis study examines how CEO overconfidence influences business model innovation (BMI) through organizational exploration and investigates the governance and managerial conditions under which exploratory initiatives generate sustained innovation outcomes. Specifically, it explores the complementary roles of board expertise, board power, managerial advice-seeking capabilities, and coordination flexibility in transforming strategic risk-taking into adaptive innovation.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on upper echelons theory, corporate governance research, organizational exploration, and the dynamic managerial capabilities perspective, this study develops and tests a multi-level conceptual framework. Multi-source survey and archival data were collected from 319 publicly listed and large private firms operating in Malaysia. The proposed relationships were analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe findings indicate that CEO overconfidence positively influences organizational exploration, but its impact on BMI depends on effective governance and managerial capabilities. Board expertise and board power strengthen the positive effects of exploratory initiatives by directing executive risk-taking towards productive opportunities. Furthermore, managerial advice-seeking capabilities enhance exploration breadth, while coordination flexibility facilitates the conversion of exploratory activities into business model innovation. The results demonstrate that alignment among executive cognition, governance structures, and managerial capabilities is essential for sustaining innovation in technologically dynamic environments.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by conceptualizing organizational exploration as a coordinated multilevel governance process linking executive cognition, board oversight, and managerial capabilities. It extends understanding of how governance mechanisms and dynamic managerial capabilities jointly transform strategic exploration into business model innovation, offering a more integrated explanation of adaptive innovation under conditions of environmental uncertainty and technological disruption.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Erratum: Exploring Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among Hotel Suppliers: Evidence From Selected Hotels in Poland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mapping Open Innovation in Tourism: A Bibliometric Study and Future Research Agenda]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeInnovation management in the tourism industry over the past two decades has focused on the concept of open innovation. The dynamic nature of this sector, combined with the need for collaboration based on the sharing of specialized knowledge among various stakeholders, makes the effective implementation of innovative practices challenging. The aim of this study is to identify research contributions, findings, and the intellectual structure of studies on open innovation in the field of tourism. A particular focus is placed on examining the connection between the concept of open innovation and the functioning of tourism enterprises.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve this, a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications available in the Scopus database was conducted, employing both a holistic approach—emphasizing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation development in tourism—and a narrow approach—strictly analyzing studies explicitly addressing open innovation in this domain.FindingsThe results of the bibliometric analysis indicated a significant increase in the intensity of research on open innovation in tourism in a broader perspective (referring to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and network co-creation), while at the same time revealing that the area of open innovation strategies at the level of tourism enterprises remains an open field for further research.Originality/valueThe analyses allowed for the identification of dominant clusters of research areas, referencing key attributes of open innovation and highlighting potential future research directions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exploring Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among Hotel Suppliers: Evidence From Selected Hotels in Poland]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0009</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis article examines pro-environmental behaviours among hotel suppliers in Poland, focusing on their relationship with organisational factors. The study was motivated by the increasing importance of sustainability in the hotel sector and limited empirical knowledge about suppliers' environmental practices. Its aim is to identify the most common pro-environmental behaviours among hotel suppliers and assess how company size, legal form, capital origin, degree of integration, and years of operation influence these behaviours.Design/methodology/approachA sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach was applied. Qualitative research (literature review, interviews, and observation) supported the identification of key behaviours and organisational factors. This was followed by a quantitative survey of 85 suppliers cooperating with six hotels located in major Polish cities. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests.FindingsThe most frequently reported pro-environmental behaviours were related to energy and water conservation, as well as waste management; behaviours related to transport and environmental education were less common. Higher levels of pro-environmental behaviours were observed among medium and large enterprises, companies with corporate legal form, suppliers financed by foreign or mixed capital, and those with a longer history of market presence.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need to promote pro-environmental behaviours among suppliers, improve supplier evaluation processes, and support smaller-scale suppliers that operate locally.Social implicationsStrengthening pro-environmental behaviours in hotel supply chains may contribute to improved environmental performance, increased environmental awareness, and more sustainable development in the hospitality sector.Originality/valueThe study addresses a research gap by focusing on hotel suppliers (a relatively underexplored group), and provides empirical insights into organisational factors associated with pro-environmental behaviours.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI as a Habit Architect: A Theoretical Model of Adaptive Reinforcement in Digital Marketing]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0008</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis article develops a theoretical framework explaining how artificial intelligence (AI), gamification, and behavioral psychology converge to construct adaptive reinforcement architectures in digital marketing environments. It conceptualises AI as a structural habit architect embedded within gamified engagement systems.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs an integrative literature review (ILR) to synthesise interdisciplinary research across behavioral psychology, marketing, human–computer interaction, and AI ethics. By integrating conditioning theory, motivational frameworks, gamification design principles, and reinforcement learning logic, the analysis develops a layered conceptual model of adaptive engagement.FindingsThe proposed adaptive reinforcement architecture consists of three interdependent layers: behavioral foundations, gamification interface structures, and algorithmic adaptation mechanisms. Their interaction generates recursive processes of motivational alignment, reinforcement calibration, and feedback modulation, enabling AI-driven systems to dynamically shape engagement trajectories and behavioral persistence.Practical implicationsThe framework provides a system-level lens for designing adaptive marketing environments that balance engagement optimization with user autonomy. It offers conceptual guidance for managers and designers developing AI-enhanced gamified systems across sectors.Social implicationsBy embedding ethical inflection points within the reinforcement architecture itself, the study highlights structural risks associated with behavioral overreach and algorithmic persuasion. It underscores the importance of transparency, proportionality, and contestability in adaptive optimization systems.Originality/valueThe article advances digital marketing theory by integrating previously fragmented research streams into a theoretically bounded model of adaptive reinforcement. Beyond governance-level discussions of AI ethics, the framework specifies how ethical exposure emerges within reinforcement calibration processes, thereby providing a foundation for empirical operationalization and structural evaluation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theoretical Model of Digital Pedagogies and Quality Management in Practically Oriented Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0006</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe Industrial Revolution 4.0 and technological development have resulted in a digital transformation. This research aims to build a theoretical model for digital pedagogies and quality management of HEIs with reference to a Finnish university.MethodologyThe qualitative research explored the question: ‘What factors build the theoretical model of digital pedagogies and quality management of HEIs?’ The study was conducted at Laurea University in Helsinki as a single case study. Data collection included document analysis, classroom observations and semi-structured interviews. This provided a multidimensional picture of the changes stemming from digital transformation in learning and quality management.FindingsThe results section discusses the empirical outcomes, supported by direct quotes from interviewees and structured codifications, and a proposition of model dynamics. The study produced a theoretical model of digital pedagogy and quality management in practice-orientated HEIs, consisting of four interrelated nodes: Digital Learning Foundation – the pedagogical and technological basis; Enabling Factors – digital flexibility and learning support facilitating implementation; Institutional Quality Control – ensuring standards through frameworks such as DigCompEdu; and Challenges – pedagogical, technical and economic barriers.Originality/valueThe article presents a new perspective on digital technologies in HEIs. The results offer understanding of how digital pedagogy supports the teaching process and becomes a key element of quality management strategy. The authors provide insights to university authorities, educators and policymakers into how digital transformation affects digital pedagogies and quality management in HEIs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navigating Contradictions: Exploring the Impact of Paradoxical Leadership on Employee Innovative Performance through Job Crafting and Job Autonomy]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0005</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis study explores the influence of paradoxical leadership (PXL) on employee innovative performance (EIP), highlighting the increasing demand for innovation in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, which is characterized by paradoxes. Grounded in paradox theory, the framework posits that job crafting (JC) serves as a mediator, illustrating how employees proactively reshape their roles in response to PXL dynamics, thereby enhancing EIP. Additionally, the study investigates the moderating role of job autonomy (JA), examining how it strengthens two relationships: (1) the effect of PXL on JC, and (2) the effect of JC on EIP. Data were collected from 326 employees working in ICT firms across four major cities in Pakistan, given the inherent contradictions in their demands. Validated instruments were employed to assess the constructs, and data analysis was conducted using PLS-SEM in RStudio, with the PLSPM and SEMINR packages. The results indicate that JC mediates the positive impact of PXL on EIP. In addition, this relationship is high when job autonomy (JA) moderates the relationship between PXL and JC. The study offers potential insights into the theoretical and managerial implications for the ICT sector.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Privacy or Self-Censorship? Coping Strategies of Young Polish Job Candidates under Cybervetting]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe article investigates how young adults in Poland (aged 18–30) adjust their self-presentation on social media in response to cybervetting. It compares two strategies—preventive profile privacy settings and reactive self-censorship—across professional and general platforms. It also explores whether the amount of time spent online correlates with the intensity of these actions.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey (conducted March–April 2025) was completed by 126 respondents. Ordinal scales measured the level of profile privacy and frequency of self-censorship. Due to significant deviations from normal distribution, the Mann–Whitney U test was used. The relationship between time spent online and strategies was assessed using Spearman’s correlation.FindingsUsers of professional platforms reported stricter privacy settings; self-censorship did not differ. Time spent online was not related to self-censorship but was slightly negatively correlated with privacy settings.Research limitations/implications.Self-reported measures, simplified platform classification, non-random sampling, and lack of demographic subgroup analysis limit generalizability.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies in Poland to compare preventive and reactive strategies toward cybervetting across platform types, combining impression management and context collapse theories. It shows that platform type, versus time online, drives privacy choices.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unlocking Loyalty: Exploring CSR’s Influence on Customer Value in the Hotel Industry - A Cross-Country Analysis of Poland and China]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0003</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe study aims to estimate the influence of CSR (environmental and social dimensions) on customer value (quality, price, emotional, social, and reputation dimensions) and customer loyalty in the hotel industry in Poland and China.Design/methodology/approachData was gathered from respondents in Poland (n = 560) and China (n = 560) who spent holidays in hotels with a CSR orientation. The study employs PLS-SEM.FindingsThe study results show that CSR has a positive influence on both customer value and loyalty. The mediating effect of customer value between CSR and customer loyalty is observed. Furthermore, we find that CSR’s effect on customer value is greater for Polish hotel guests than for Chinese hotel guests. In contrast, the influence of customer value on loyalty is greater for Chinese hotel guests than for Polish hotel guests.Practical implicationsBased on our study findings, we suggest that hotel managers can design CSR strategies that effectively address the needs of customers from different countries. The study suggests that while CSR influences customer value and loyalty, its effects vary by country, underscoring the importance of tailored CSR practices to enhance customer loyalty.Social implicationsThis research highlights the role of CSR in promoting sustainable practices and building customer loyalty in the hotel industry. Examining customers from two different countries underscores how CSR can bring positive social change and community well-being.OriginalityThe study contributes to the body of knowledge on CSR’s role in the hotel industry from a customer value perspective across countries and provides useful insights into how CSR is perceived in different contexts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Intellectual Property Management in Museums: A Systematic Literature Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeIntellectual property is an important component that builds an organization’s value and future productivity. The generation of goods protected by intellectual property, especially by copyrights, characterizes the cultural sector’s activity. Despite the significance of intellectual property rights in museum management, there remains a need for further systematization and analysis of the latest trends and practices implemented in cultural institutions. The article scrutinizes the relationship of intellectual property, general management, and the cultural sector – especially in museums.MethodologyI based my study on the methodology of systematic literature review to determine the current state of knowledge, the main thematic fields discussed, and the existing research gaps regarding intellectual property management in museums.FindingsThe preliminary findings indicate that the knowledge on intellectual property management needs to be deepened and systematized. Scholars analyze this topic within three fields: 1) intellectual property as a museum’s valuable asset; 2) intellectual property management as a process composed of functions; and 3) the museum as a cultural organization dealing with intellectual property rights.Originality/valueIntellectual property management in museums still requires systematization and thorough analysis. The topic is important because appropriate management of rights allows an institution to collaborate with its environment and stabilize its own operation effectively.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gender and corporate governance academic publishing over the last three decades: systemic mapping]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis exploratory study aims to assess the dynamic development of gender and corporate governance themes in academic publishing over the last three decades. It identifies and depicts key stages and trends of this research evolution, by including publication and citation structure, leading research priorities and trends, major themes, transformations, and/or discontinuities.Design/methodology/approachThis study scientifically reviews 984 academic papers extracted from the Scopus database, published from 1995 to 2023, based on PRISMA. The methodology of the analysis performed employs the SciMAT software.FindingsThe findings reveal several promising sub-fields that warrant further systematic literature reviews. In particular, they highlight a rich and expanding body of research examining how the inclusion of women in corporate governance influences both financial and non-financial corporate performance, as well as monitoring and control functions, and, ultimately, overall corporate governance effectiveness. However, the results also indicate a clear thematic separation between corporate governance and business ethics, with the latter historically tending to undervalue gender inclusiveness. Moreover, the complex interplay between internal, resource-based factors and external, institutional factors shaping gender dynamics in corporate governance emerges as an important area for systematic investigation.Originality/valueThis study utilizes SciMAT software for longitudinal scientific mapping analysis, presenting an innovative update to research on gender-related and corporate governance topics. Accordingly, it overcomes the limitations of previous systematic literature reviews in the field.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Employee Development]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe main cognitive goal of this paper is to examine which benefits and gains achieved by the employees are the best indicators of the sustainability of their development. The concept of research and the structure of the paper is based on the following steps: (A) conceptual analysis of the sustainability of employee development; (B) formulation of a new, interdisciplinary and multidimensional approach to the concept of sustainable development of employees; (C) empirical-research-based analysis indicating factors determining the effects of mentoring processes juxtaposed with identified dimensions of sustainable employee development.Design/methodology/approachThe following research questions have been formulated: RQ1: What is the structure of interdependencies between various mentoring effects describing employee development?; RQ2: Which of the different mentoring effects contribute to the specific dimensions of sustainable employee development? The Social Network Analysis study was carried out using traditional methods, i.e., by modelling the analyzed phenomenon using graphs, processed by the most up-to-date version of the Social Network Visualizer software.FindingsWe analyze which aspects of employees' development within the mentoring process are crucial for the sustainability of the process. We obtain these results by conducting a network analysis of a range of parameters commonly used to measure employee development, as well as aspects of mentoring processes. We have formulated a new, interdisciplinary, and multidimensional proposal for defining employee sustainability, which is the main conceptual result of the study. It allows for a holistic approach to employee sustainability within the organization's operations. Empirical analysis confirmed the multidimensionality of the mentoring process. The three groups of factors distinguished in the graph model M1 (I, II, III) correspond to the criteria distinguished in the proposed definition of sustainability of the employee development process.Practical implicationsThe intention behind this study was to explore the interdisciplinarity and multidimensionality of employee development sustainability, aiming to achieve a holistic theoretical approach that could be translated into specific, practical development goals for the organization. The development of an employee can be perceived in the broader context as sustainable employee development. There are four dimensions of such development that can be taken into consideration by employers: organizational, ethical, sociological, and psychological.Originality/valueWe propose an innovative research methodology for the perception of sustainable development among employees using Social Network Analysis (SNA).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Integrated Thinking and Reporting in SMEs: Piloting-Phase Results of an International Educational Project in Poland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThis paper elaborates on the potential of integrating thinking and the challenges of Integrated Reporting (IR) in SMEs. Based on the piloting-phase results of the INTEREST project, we present the lessons learned from participants' experiences.Design/methodology/approachThe primary data for the research study was collected using a questionnaire. We use single-country evidence and apply the dialectical constructivist approach.FindingsIntegrated thinking is still in its infancy in SMEs; thus, IR is not a common reporting practice. Our evidence suggests that data collection and materiality assessment were the most challenging tasks in developing integrated reports. The data obtained in SMEs contains gaps due to simplified record-keeping and reporting, causing problems in accessing relevant information, especially that of a non-financial nature, needed in integrated reporting.Practical implicationsIR implementation often requires changes in ways of thinking around business. Dialectical constructivism highlights the contextual nature of knowledge construction and prepares the participants of the IR process to adjust their newly-acquired knowledge to fit the conditions of specific SMEs.Social implicationsCritical thinking and reflection led the project participants to question the underlying assumptions of IR materials and encouraged them to express their opinions about the piloting process. Addressing sustainability challenges through the adoption of IR by SMEs thus delivers shared value on both societal and environmental levels.Originality/valueThe study provides real-world, practice-based insights into the process of creating integrated reports in SMEs. We used the original educational materials, methods, and tools developed within the INTEREST project to train the participants.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Overtourism and its Impact on Transport and Sustainability in Coastal Destinations: Evidence From Southern Europe]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe aim of this article is to assess the measures introduced in leading coastal destinations in Southern Europe in response to the growing dissatisfaction of local communities related to overtourism caused by cruise shipping companies and propose possible solutions to this problem.MethodologyThe research conducted for this article is qualitative in nature. The methodology of the research is based on the framework developed by E. Bell et. al. (2019). The research process consisted of eight stages.FindingsThe analysis showed that local authorities take the problem of overtourism seriously and undertake a number of measures to minimize the negative effects of overtourism. Local authorities initiated cooperation with cruise port authorities, leading to agreements aimed at reducing the number of cruise vessels handled simultaneously.ImplicationsThe findings contribute valuable knowledge to the field of sustainable tourism and destination governance, offering practical guidance for regions grappling with similar challenges.These findings could guide other coastal regions facing similar challenges, as careful analysis may reveal effective strategies to mitigate adverse impacts and ensure a fairer distribution of benefits among residents and show that preserving cultural heritage and protecting the environment remain essential for sustaining the long-term appeal of these valuable tourist hotspots.OriginalityThis study provides original insights by focusing specifically on the impacts of cruise tourism in coastal destinations. This paper examines targeted, local policy responses and the interplay between municipal authorities, port administrations, and local communities. The research offers a deeper understanding of the socio-political processes that drive decision-making.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Acceptance of Tourist Accommodation Providers’ Sustainable Communication]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijcm-2025-0018</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PurposeThe study presents an innovative approach to the acceptance of sustainability communication conducted by tourism enterprises. It provides a detailed understanding of audience perception and the factors influencing their reception of sustainability messages.Design/methodology/approachA set of 402 structured questionnaires, each consisting of 40 respondent-answered questions, was used in the research. To investigate the proposed relationships, the study applied the PLS-SEM method. The model used nine constructs from well-established theoretical frameworks on technology acceptance and purchase intentions related to eco-friendly products.FindingsThe results of the study show satisfaction as a major determinant when choosing a vacation destination. The relationship existing for service quality and satisfaction is particularly significant, as is the effect of trust on quality perception. Engaging guests in sustainability-related activities—by showing which activities are beneficial—can positively affect their perceptions of service quality. Empathy also enhances trust, indicating that guests who feel at ease with their hosts and better grasp their circumstances are more trusting of the solutions provided to them. The sense of moral obligation, attitude, offer, and quality of services influence the preferred form of sustainable development communication.Originality/valueUnderstanding how individuals accept sustainability communication is essential for communication and marketing design. This framework explains the factors contributing to the positive reception of sustainability messages and the adoption of offerings from businesses implementing sustainable development strategies.]]></description>
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