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            <title><![CDATA[Mapping Japan’s innovation activity in hydrogen technologies: An approach based on patent network analysis]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Hydrogen is central to Japan’s strategy for carbon neutrality, energy security, and industrial competitiveness. This article examines hydrogen-related technological development through patent network analysis of applications filed by major Japanese firms between 1960 and 2024. Using PATENTSCOPE data and IPC co-occurrence networks, it maps the technological domains, organizational actors, and knowledge linkages shaping Japan’s hydrogen innovation system. The findings show strong concentration in fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage, and vehicle applications. Central IPC codes cover electrochemical energy conversion, non-metallic compounds, electric propulsion, electrolysis, catalysis, and compressed-gas storage. Honda, Toyota, Panasonic, Nissan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, and Hitachi emerge as leading actors, underscoring the role of automotive and heavy-industry firms. Overall, Japan’s trajectory reflects a coordinated ecosystem in which state policy, corporate R&amp;D, and demonstration projects reinforce technological specialization. Yet dependence on imported energy and low-carbon hydrogen raises persistent concerns about cost competitiveness, green hydrogen deployment, and long-term decarbonization outcomes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Modelling the implied volatility – A case of EUR/PLN currency options]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Implied volatility, quoted by market makers for Over-the-Counter foreign exchange options, constructs a volatility surface that facilitates the pricing of all vanilla contracts. This study presents a model explaining implied volatility changes in three dimensions: volatility level, slope of the volatility curve, and slope of the volatility smile. Long-term time series data from the EUR/PLN market are used to calibrate the model. The evidence demonstrates a tight interdependence between prices of option strategies, which can be leveraged to build error correction models based on cointegration of time series. In these models, At-the-Money (ATM) volatility is explained by spot returns and historical standard deviation. Additionally, the shape of the volatility curve and volatility smile are explained by the level of ATM volatility. The models exhibit significant forecasting value, quantified as a directional quality measure, with the error correction component enhancing the accuracy of forecasting decisions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How are geopolitical tensions driving a shift from liberal globalization to friendshoring?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This article examines whether the rise of friendshoring reflects a broader shift from liberal globalization toward security-driven economic realignment. It focuses on Western economies’ dependence on strategic rivals (China and Russia) and asks whether recent geopolitical tensions are reshaping global value chains (GVCs) around trusted political partners rather than purely cost-efficient locations. The study combines insights from international political economy, security studies, and GVC theory with an empirical perspective based on TiVA indicators for the period 1995–2020. The analysis shows that available value-added trade data do not yet indicate a completed structural reorganization of GVCs in line with friendshoring. At the same time, they reveal substantial and sector-specific dependencies, especially on China in manufacturing and on Russia in raw materials and energy-related activities. These vulnerabilities help explain the growing political appeal of de-risking and alliance-based economic cooperation. The study argues that friendshoring should be understood not as an already completed empirical transformation, but as an emerging strategic response to the limits of liberal interdependence under conditions of geopolitical rivalry. The article contributes to the literature by linking geopolitical and geoeconomic risks and trade realignment, offering a framework for understanding how national security concerns are reshaping global production and trade networks.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stock market reactions to Donald Trump-involved U.S. presidential elections: Evidence from the S&amp;P 500 in 2016, 2020, and 2024]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study assesses the impact of U.S. presidential elections on stock market behaviour, focusing on the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections, in which Donald Trump was a candidate. Using an event-study framework, we analyse changes in S&amp;P 500 volatility and returns by comparing a 10-day election event period with a preceding 10-day control period. We assume that mean volatility and returns differ significantly between these periods. To verify the robustness of the results, we conduct a comparative analysis using the results from earlier U.S. presidential elections in 2004, 2008, and 2012. Furthermore, the implementation of a placebo test for structurally analogous non-election periods strengthens the credibility of the findings. The results reveal a significant increase in the volatility of S&amp;P 500 returns during all three Trump-involved election periods. However, they do not confirm statistically significant differences in mean rates of return between event and control periods. For both the 2004, 2008, and 2012 election periods and the placebo periods, volatility changes are not statistically significant, supporting the robustness of the findings. Our results confirm increased market uncertainty during the U.S. presidential election periods involving Donald Trump as a candidate.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Income inequalities and attitudes toward them in rural and urban areas in Poland during 1988–2019]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveThe study’s primary goal is to assess the relationship between income inequalities and attitudes toward them in various categories of localities in terms of population during 1988–2019.Research design & methodsThe study uses data on inequalities from the cyclical survey of household budgets (aggregated data of the Central Statistical Office) and attitudes toward inequality from the Polish Panel Survey (POLPAN database – individual data). Statistical methods were used, such as descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. The period from 1988 to 2019 was analyzed. The analyses were carried out by city category according to the number of inhabitants.FindingsTrends in inequality differ between rural and urban areas, but between 2006 and 2019, there was a reduction in the average income of each class of locality. The concern about inequality in Poland is consistent with current trends in the extent of inequality but not the preferences for redistribution. Concerns about inequalities and preferences regarding redistribution policies vary considerably across classes of locality and intensify over time. Aversion to inequality during 1988–2018 was generally inversely proportional to the size of the town where the respondent lived.Originality/valueThe article provides knowledge about income inequalities and attitudes toward them, broken down by locality classes and their mutual relations. It is a starting point for formulating research hypotheses for socio-economic policy in the field of income redistribution.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Determinants of sustainable choices in the cosmetics market: A focus on packaging sustainability]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The aim of this study is to examine the level of ecological awareness and to indicate determinants of consumers’ sustainable purchasing choices in the cosmetics market. The study applies the perspective of consumers and concentrates on sustainability of the packaging. The study covers research conducted mid-2022 including focus group interviews and computer-assisted web interviewing survey on a representative sample (N = 1,006) of adult respondents living in Poland. The research proved that consumers’ ecological awareness is rising. However, sustainable packaging is not the leading driver of the cosmetics consumers’ choices. The price and limited offer of eco-friendly packed products are the main barriers of sustainable choices in cosmetics market. The cluster analysis revealed that there is no statistically significant difference between clusters in terms of age and education. Consumer’s sex and number of persons in a household appeared to be statistically important.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editorial]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editorial]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lower trade credit payment delays as a result of exclusion from tax deductible expenses]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This article tests whether excluding late and long payments from deductible expenses shortens days payable outstanding (DPO). We exploit a natural experiment of increasing the income tax base resulting from liabilities overdue for more than 30 days and those with payments longer than 90 days in force in Poland in 2013–2015. We apply a difference-in-differences approach to a panel of 56,364 Polish firms from 2010 to 2019. Our results show that this corporate income tax regulation improves payment discipline because from 2013 to 2015, firms cut the DPO, which acknowledges that the examined instrument is an effective tool for reducing payment congestion. Furthermore, higher effective tax rates in 2013–2015 for firms with overdue liabilities confirm that the unreliable contractors applied the analysed provisions. Therefore, excluding late payments from deductible costs is a good way to reduce intentionally delayed payments and can be seen as a method to reduce the problem of late and long payments, which is a serious problem worldwide.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Concerns regarding the sustainable development of energy – opportunities and challenges for RES adoption in Poland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Energy transition is a time- and capital-intensive process, particularly in the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources (RES). Poland exemplifies this transition, navigating fluctuations in energy prices. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has heightened the significance of energy transition challenges and opportunities in Poland. This work explores Poland’s situation, analyzing possibilities, problems, and future prospects for RES. Utilizing political, economic, social, and technological analysis, the research assesses the landscape and projects the future outlook for RES in Poland. Findings indicate favorable regulations and increasing support for RES development. Financial backing for RES investments is available, yet slow adoption persists due to historical coal usage habits and limited environmental awareness. Despite low current RES usage, the circumstances present an opportunity to boost energy transition, ensuring set targets are met and enhancing energy independence.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Assessment of environmental information usefulness by non-financial report preparers. Evidence from Poland]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijme-2025-0018</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study explores how preparers of reports perceive the usefulness of non-financial information, particularly environmental disclosures, and examine the influence of demographic factors – specifically gender and age – on these perceptions. Data were collected via a non-exhaustive questionnaire survey. The analysis employed contingency tables, association measures for categorical variables, logistic regression models, and data visualization techniques. The findings highlight the perceived importance of non-financial information, especially in the context of business decision-making. Gender was found to have a neutral effect on perceptions of environmental information usefulness, whereas age showed an increasing impact across successive age groups. Generations X and Y, as well as women, exhibited a notably positive attitude toward the usefulness of disclosed environmental information. One of the most frequently cited factors enhancing the perceived usefulness was heightened awareness of environmental responsibility. This study contributes to the understanding of the determinants shaping the quality of non-financial reporting in Poland and informs ongoing discussions about its future development.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The role and impact of ESG standards in mergers and acquisitions. Empirical analysis of stakeholders, synergies, and firm characteristics]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/ijme-2025-0024</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study investigates the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), focusing on their influence across different stages of the M&amp;A process, stakeholder engagement, and the realization of synergies. Data were collected from 211 publicly traded companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, which have engaged in M&amp;A transactions over the past 5 years. Results reveal that larger firms place greater emphasis on ESG factors during key stages such as target selection, due diligence, and integration planning. While ESG’s impact on innovation and financing was less pronounced, it played a critical role in attracting talent, improving governance, and achieving synergies. Interestingly, the ownership structure (domestic vs foreign) showed little impact on the perceived importance of ESG, except in relation to talent management. These findings indicate that ESG is becoming increasingly integral to M&amp;A strategies, particularly for larger firms, while smaller companies may need to enhance their ESG practices. The study concludes with implications for future research, calling for more exploration into how ESG affects innovation and long-term synergies in M&amp;A transactions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[List of IJME reviewers in 2025]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Modern customer service in selected shops: A comparative analysis]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The growing role of technology in customer service is evident, particularly through solutions like self-service checkouts. These methods address evolving customer expectations and business needs. The aim of this study is to analyze modern in-store customer service methods and suggest improvements. A diagnostic survey showed that customers generally view self-service checkouts positively. Entrepreneurs benefit from reduced staffing costs and increased efficiency, although the systems involve high investment and a risk of theft or fraud. Despite some inconveniences, the popularity of self-service options continues to rise. Their future development appears promising, with potential to improve user convenience and attract more customers through ongoing innovation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes in the inflation expectations of consumers and professionals during the Russian invasion of Ukraine: The case of Ukraine and Poland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We use causal inference analysis with Bayesian structural time series modelling to identify the changes in the direction and amplitude of Ukrainian and Polish consumer and professional inflation expectations after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The study spans January 2018–March 2024. The pre-invasion period is considered a training period. The most interesting finding of this study is about the behaviour of Ukrainian consumer who did not change their expectations during the war. As a reaction to the intervention, we reported an increase in expectations for Polish economic agents and Ukrainian professionals. This study provides the first empirical evidence of the evolution of expectations during the war in Ukraine and a neighbouring country.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[M&amp;A motives in the German SME sector: The perception of M&amp;A advisors]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Paper’s objectiveDespite their critical role in the European economy, mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) involving small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are less frequently analysed than those involving large corporations. The study’s objective is to address this gap by providing a deeper understanding of the motives behind M&amp;A in the German SME sector.Design/methods applied/approach usedThis study employs an empirical approach, presenting unique insights from a survey of objective respondents who were M&amp;A advisors for SME. The study was conducted in 2023 through computer-assisted web interviews.FindingsSME buyers are primarily driven by the need for expansion, access to new consumers, and enhanced competitiveness. The main motives for selling SME include a lack of internal succession, the owners’ professional reorientation, internal conflicts, and a shortage of skilled workers. Perceptions of buyers’ and sellers’ motives regarding engaging in M&amp;A remain consistent irrespective of the advisor’s M&amp;A experience, experience with family firms, or involvement on the buyer side, except for growth and owners’ reorientation.Originality/valueThe study provides valuable empirical insights into the motives behind M&amp;A, which are becoming increasingly frequent in the SME sector.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dynamics and co-movements between the COVID-19 outbreak and Polish stock market: A dynamic conditional correlation modeling and wavelet coherence analysis]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This study makes a comparative assessment of the relation between four waves of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stock market in Poland. We utilize the Autoregressive Moving Average-Asymmetric Dynamic Conditional Correlation-Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity models to depict the dynamic conditional correlations between Polish stock market and the US stock market. We use the wavelet approach to investigate the time-frequency connectedness between the COVID-19 pandemic and the stock markets. The sample used covers the period from 02.01.2019 to 04.04.2022. Our findings reveal a significant relation between pandemic variables and stock market. This evidence is more pronounced in the first and second wave of infections. In contrast, the impact was considerably smaller during the third and fourth waves.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The business case for corporate social responsibility during COVID-19 pandemic]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted companies to explore new opportunities and redefine sustainable business models with greater urgency. This health crisis provides a unique opportunity to test the notion that corporate social responsibility (CSR) protects company value during challenging times. This study examines the relationship between CSR drivers, CSR activities, and company performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of 241 medium and large companies in the fashion, cosmetics, and consumer electronics industries in Poland was conducted. The partial least squares structural equation modeling method was employed to analyze the results and test the research hypotheses. Findings indicate that entrepreneurial orientation, as a CSR driver, has the strongest positive relationship with CSR initiatives related to employee and societal relations, followed by environmental protection. However, no significant relationship was found between CSR initiatives and the financial or nonfinancial performance of the studied companies. This study contributes to the existing CSR literature by exploring the relationship between CSR drivers, CSR activities, and company performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Driving innovation through clusters: Empirical evidence from Poland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Clusters, defined as geographic concentrations of interconnected companies, and institutions, have evolved as crucial ecosystems supporting innovation. This work examines the impact of clusters on the innovation performance of companies, drawing insights from a benchmarking study of cluster initiatives in Poland. The study leverages data from a survey conducted by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (2022–2023), involving 41 clusters and 642 member firms. The analysis reveals that cluster participation significantly enhances firms’ innovation capabilities through mechanisms such as knowledge spillovers, access to specialized resources, collaborative projects, and pro-innovation services. However, challenges such as the risk of lock-in and uneven distribution of benefits are also highlighted. The originality of this article lies in its comprehensive, data-driven evaluation, utilizing a robust quantitative methodology, including principal component analysis and regression models, to explore how clusters foster innovation through specific mechanisms. The findings underscore the importance of supportive policies and continuous evaluation to maximize the innovation potential of clusters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seniors in the Economy and Society 5.0]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The aim of the article is to assess the possibilities of active participation of the 65+ generation in the Economy and Society 5.0. The time frame of the analysis covers the year 2022, and the spatial scope includes the countries of the European Union. The sources of data for the analysis were the literature on the subject and Eurostat databases. The presentation of the researched issues employed literature analysis, descriptive statistics, and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution method. The authors’ unique contribution to the research is the combination of two seemingly difficult to connect and relatively rarely combined areas of analysis: seniors – stereotypically associated with conservatism, low activity in various fields, and difficulties in functioning in a world of progress, and the Economy and Society 5.0 – identified with modernity and progress in various fields. As the analysis shows, the group of countries with very favourable conditions for seniors to face the challenges of the Economy and Society 5.0 included five countries, with Finland achieving the highest indicator value. On the other hand, four countries had very poor conditions, with Bulgaria ranking last. There is significant diversity among the senior populations in the EU countries in terms of their financial situation, activity in the digital realm, and quality of life.]]></description>
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