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            <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Accounting Education]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study conducts a bibliometric and content analysis of relevant articles indexed in the Web of Science database, with the objective of examining the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on accounting education (AE), alongside the challenges and opportunities associated with its integration into educational and research activities. The findings indicate, on the one hand, a growing scholarly interest in recent years in exploring the impact of AI on AE, and, on the other hand, a wide range of challenges and opportunities arising from the adoption of AI-based tools in this field. By offering a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of both the positive and negative effects observed during the years of AI application in AE, this study may serve as a foundation for developing strategies within higher education institutions (HEIs) – particularly in faculties responsible for training future accounting professionals – to promote the ethical and effective use of AI.
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            <title><![CDATA[Rolling Walk-Forward LSTM for Daily Stock-Return Prediction in European Defence Markets]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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We study daily stock-return prediction in European defence equities using a rolling, walk-forward LSTM evaluated under strict time ordering. The model forecasts next-day log returns for Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE) and BAE Systems (BA.L) over 2020–2025 from stationary, returns-based features (multi-horizon returns; 5/20/60-day volatility; high–low range; volume change and volume/20-day mean; centered RSI; normalized MACD; 5/20-day momentum). At each refit we use a 3-year rolling window, a 60-day lookback, z-score features on the train fold only, Huber loss with Adam (5e-4), dropout 0.2, early stopping, and no shuffling. We convert forecasts into trades with a single entry threshold (τ) calibrated once on the first half of the out-of-sample (OOS) period to maximize Sharpe under turnover-based 10 bps round-trip costs, then held fixed on the second half. On the post-calibration test half, Rheinmetall achieves ~100.6% total return with Sharpe 2.24, exceeding same-dates buy-and-hold (~95.7%, Sharpe 1.76). For BAE Systems, results are marginal relative to buyand-hold (LSTM ~22.5%, Sharpe ~1.05 vs ~37.5%, Sharpe ~0.94). The findings show that a small, transparent LSTM combined with a calibration-then-test design and realistic transaction-cost accounting can yield tradable signals for some assets while highlighting asset-dependence of predictability.
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            <title><![CDATA[ESG Performance, Firm Value, and the Mediating Role of Financial Performance: Evidence From top ESG Companies in the Largest Asean Economies]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are essential for businesses as they enhance stakeholder engagement, improve the company’s brand reputation, and lead to better financial performance by integrating sustainability and ethical principles into business strategies. This study aims to analyze the influence of ESG performance on financial performance and firm value and to assess the mediating role of financial performance in the relationship between ESG performance and firm value in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. This study examined 247 top ESG companies in ASEAN’s largest economies. Data were collected from LSEG Data &amp; Analytics, ESG Indonesia Capital Market, Singapore Exchange, Stock Exchange of Thailand, company financial reports, annual reports, and IDX. Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM. The study found that ESG performance positively affects firm performance in Indonesia and Singapore, but not in Thailand. ESG performance positively affects firm value in Indonesian companies but not in Thai and Singaporean companies. Firm performance positively affects firm value in Thailand and Singapore, but not in Indonesia. The role of firm performance in mediating the effect of ESG performance on firm value in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore was not significant.
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            <title><![CDATA[The Outstanding Technological Breakthrough and the Triad of Classic, Social and Public Entrepreneurship – Grounds for a Prosperous Society]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Against the background of the corona pandemic, economic, and geopolitical crises in the past years, the question of how to achieve a sustainable development recovery has become a critical issue for many organizations and governments. For this reason, in the context of a huge technological leap, our research approach aims to advance the discussion about the triad on which stable and prosperous societies must be laid, is made up of the three pillars: classic, social and public entrepreneurship. This conceptual paper proposes a theory that focuses on the connections and the complementarity of the three types of entrepreneurship. Using a comparative analysis, we adapted and extended the framework proposed by Austin et al. (2006); we started from their proposed four key variables to guide our analysis – mission, market failure, resource mobilization, performance measurement – and we added two other variables: knowledge and technology. We also used the triadic model as a background (Scarlat, 2017). Using the theoretical foundations we laid out, this paper develops a new understanding of social and public entrepreneurship. It also suggests areas for researchers to explore further and makes some practical recommendations for public and social entrepreneurs.
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            <title><![CDATA[Secular Stagnation: A Long-Run Phenomenon, Short-Run Policies. The Case of the U.S. Economy]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study examines the persistent slowdown of the U.S. economy since 2007 and argues that it represents a secular stagnation: a structural form of slowdown growth, rather than a cyclical weakness. Despite unprecedented monetary expansion and near-zero interest rates from 2008 to 2022, economic growth failed to return to norms, revealing the limits of conventional policy tools. Using annual growth data from 1949 to 2025, the study employs ANOVA-type models and binary-variable segmentation to identify structural breaks in growth behavior. We distinguish six homogeneous business-cycle intervals and three long-run growth phases, with long-term growth averages of 4%, 3%, and 2%, respectively. One important conclusion is that the decline of growth potential has been a long-run process undeterred by the excessive use of monetary and fiscal tools. This resonates with the Tinbergen Rule that discourages the use of short-run policies to treat long-run economic problems. We refined the concept of secular stagnation and defined it as a long-run structural phenomenon driven by recent socio-economic conditions including slower productivity growth, chronic investment shortfalls, diminishing returns from digital technology, etc. The ongoing stagnation is unlikely to reverse without significant policy reorientation; it needs renewed scholarly and policy attention and requires long-term structural solutions.
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            <title><![CDATA[Twenty Years of Studies in Business and Economics]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The editorial article celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Studies in Business and Economics (SBE) by examining the journal’s development, increased visibility, and scholarly contributions over the past twenty years. Since its inception, SBE has undergone a significant transformation, moving from its origins as a primarily regional academic outlet to establishing itself as a recognized international publication within the broader business and economics research community. This evolution is evidenced by several key factors. First, the journal’s strategic inclusion in major academic indexes has played a crucial role in raising its profile and extending its reach to a global audience. Second, SBE’s commitment to rigorous editorial standards has helped ensure the quality and credibility of the research it publishes. The implementation of a robust open-access policy has further expanded the journal’s accessibility, allowing a wider readership to engage with its content. Finally, the diversification of SBE’s research portfolio reflects both the academic mission of its host institution and the ongoing changes in global scholarly publishing, positioning the journal as a dynamic and responsive platform for business and economics scholarship.
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            <title><![CDATA[Patterns in Worldwide Literature About Green Public Procurement: Bibliometric Analysis and Knowledge Mapping]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This paper proposes a bibliometric analysis of specialized literature related to green public procurement (GPP) and aims to identify thematic developments, significant contributions, and the main research directions in this field. GPP is a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services, and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle. The bibliometric analysis is conducted using 842 publications indexed in the Web of Science databases, applying rigorous selection criteria and utilizing specialized tools such as CiteSpace and Bibliometrix. The study involves the work of 5016 authors (Appolloni A. – the most productive author), affiliated with 200 research institutions (Tor Vergata University – the most productive university) from 121 countries (China – the largest number of publications). The results indicate the most collaborative authors in GPP (Appolloni A., Testa F.), the most co-cited papers (Brammer S. 2011, Walker H. 2009), but also the most used topics (green public procurement, sustainable procurement), respectively the most current topics of interest (green innovation, supply chain management). Although research in the field of GPP is in a consolidation phase, scientific interest is growing, and the integration of green aspects into public procurement policies is becoming increasingly frequent at the international level.
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            <title><![CDATA[The Financial Performance Analysis Using Lopcow and Aroman Integrated MCDM Approach: An Application in Airport Groups]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Airport groups are companies that deliberately expand their portfolio of domestic or international airports, resulting in a large number of airports under their management. These groups are among the aviation sector’s most important stakeholders. Despite the growing importance of airport groups, they have been largely neglected in the literature. The study aims to analyze the performance of airport groups by evaluating financial performance in a multidimensional manner through the inclusion of per-share metrics alongside traditional financial indicators. In this context, the study examined 11 airport groups in five dimensions. The study used the integrated MCDM approach developed by LOPCOW and AROMAN. The findings revealed that the financial structures and profitability of Airport Groups were decisive in performance in the pre-pandemic (2018-2019), pandemic (2020-2021) and post-pandemic (2022-2023) periods. Furthermore, the geographical diversity of the airports operated and the impact of the pandemic on the financial performance of airport groups were effective.
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Connectivity as a Driver of Destination Competitiveness: An Empirical Analysis of European Cities]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Air connectivity serves as a crucial factor in determining the competitiveness of destinations, influencing how cities draw in tourism, business, and investment. Effective air networks improve accessibility, shorten travel durations, and broaden market reach, which directly affects a city’s visibility on the international stage and its economic outcomes. In Europe, where regional integration and mobility are critical for advancement, air connectivity acts as both a catalyst for tourism and a facilitator of significant urban and economic development. Areas with strong and diverse air connections generally experience a rise in visitor numbers, improved business opportunities, and a more favorable international reputation, while those with limited access often struggle to compete globally. Furthermore, cooperation among airports, airlines and urban stakeholders is an essential for enhancing competitiveness and ensuring sustainable growth over time. Moreover, the coorperation between airports, airlines and other stakesholders is essential for competitiveness and sustainable growth. Consequently, air connectivity goes beyond simple transportation; it represents a city’s openness, innovation, and ability to engage globally. In this context, the strength of Europe’s air networks is fundamental to the competitiveness of its cities, promoting not only mobility and tourism but also cultural exchange and economic resilience.
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            <title><![CDATA[Media Use: A Developmental Perspective Using the Bibliometric Approach]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/sbe-2025-0051</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This bibliometric analysis examines research trends, thematic developments, and collaborative patterns in the study of digital media use among children and adolescents over the past decade. By leveraging comprehensive searches within the Web of Science database, the study identifies a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, evidenced by a high annual growth rate and a predominance of recently published works. Key research themes center on mental health— particularly depression and anxiety—social media engagement, screen time, and the behavioral and developmental impacts of digital technologies. The analysis highlights a shift from broad associative studies to more nuanced investigations addressing underlying mechanisms, population-specific effects, and methodological rigor. The network of authorship demonstrates a strong collaborative culture, marked by large research teams and a low proportion of single-authored publications, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary approaches. Pivotal studies, including influential systematic reviews, have shaped the direction of inquiry and established foundational knowledge. Limitations include reliance on a single database and potential citation lag for recent publications. The findings underscore the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends, incorporation of diverse data sources, and qualitative insights to capture the complexity of digital media’s impact on youth well-being.
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            <title><![CDATA[On ‘Doghnut Economics’: Reflections on its Implications and Relevant Policies]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/sbe-2025-0047</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The latest developments in the science behind environmental and climate change have demonstrated a failure of the mainstream economics model to offer strategies and policies to circumvent and revert such issues. Recently, Oxford economist Kate Raworth (2022[2017]) has produced The Doughnut Economics Model that is portraying the economy as a system embedded in the social and ecological boundaries, and it is based on the Sustainable Development Goals elaborated by The United Nations and the nine planetary boundaries espoused by Rockstrom et al (2009). The model is fundamented by seven principles. One of the most important principles is the challenge brought to Gross Domestic Product as an indicator of economic growth, whilst prosperity can be achieved through meeting the needs of the people and planet. This paper investigates the Doughnut Economics model as a heterodox economics proposal to ensure a sustainable development of our economies and societies and its conceptual and pragmatic, policy implications. The paper urges caution regarding the necessary role of a ‘benevolent state’ in applying policies that help nations to ‘live’ and function in the Doughnut, and brings evidence that, globally, very few countries or cities are applying The Doughnut’s economic, social and ecological principles.
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            <title><![CDATA[Social Media and Human Resources Management. An Overview from a Bibliometric Perspective]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/sbe-2025-0049</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The fast-paced expansion of social media has reshaped how human resources management (HRM) functions in everyday organizational life. It has changed the way companies attract and recruit talent, interact with employees, support performance, and communicate across the organization. This paper presents a clear and accessible overview of academic research that explores the connection between social media and HRM, drawing on a bibliometric analysis of 1,927 articles published between 2016 and 2025 in the Web of Science–Clarivate database. By using bibliometric mapping tools, including citation, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses, the study follows the key topics in the literature and shows how this area of research has evolved over the past ten years. The findings indicate that recruitment remains the most widely studied application of social media in HRM, while interest is steadily growing in areas such as employee performance, human capital development, and the broader organizational impact of digital platforms. The analysis also highlights the strongly interdisciplinary nature of this field, combining insights from management, social sciences, and computer and information systems research. While many studies emphasize the strategic benefits of social media for strengthening HRM practices, they also raise important concerns related to productivity, ethics, and digital governance. Overall, the study confirms the growing role of social media in modern HRM and outlines meaningful directions for future research in this dynamic and constantly evolving area.
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            <title><![CDATA[Mapping the Freelance Economy: A Cross-Platform Study of Workforce Characteristics, Challenges, and Emerging Trends]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The global freelance market has evolved into a dynamic and central pillar of the digital economy, fuelled by demographic transitions, platform innovations, and new attitudes toward flexible work. This article examines key trends, workforce characteristics, and challenges shaping the freelance platform economy, by synthesizing and critical analyzing data and insights from three major industry reports issued by Upwork, Fiverr and Payoneer. The findings show a consistent rise in the number of full-time freelancers, particularly among younger generations, but the qualitative comparative approach reveals also subtle, yet important differences between platforms. Characteristics such as flexibility, autonomy, and digital fluency emerge as defining features of the modern freelancer. Simultaneously, challenges such as market saturation, gender pay disparities, unregulated employment and social protection gaps, client acquisition hurdles, and ethical concerns regarding AI use persist. The study also critically interrogates reported trends in workforce characteristics, productivity, artificial intelligence adoption. The article contributes to ongoing debates on the future of work by analysing the interplay between freelance autonomy, platform-mediated control, and workforce evolution. Findings support the need for adaptive policy frameworks and strategic investment in digital upskilling to sustain a resilient and equitable freelance economy.
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            <title><![CDATA[Analyzing the Impact of ESG Scores on Financial Performance Using CCEP Estimation: Evidence from Borsa Istanbul]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/sbe-2025-0054</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study examines the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on firm-level financial performance. Using panel data from selected firms listed on Borsa Istanbul over the period 2004Q1–2024Q2, the analysis employs the Common Correlated Effects Pooled (CCEP) estimator, which accounts for both heterogeneity and cross-sectional dependence. Empirical findings reveal that ESG scores exert no statistically significant influence on financial performance when measured by ROA, yet demonstrate a marginally positive association with Tobin’s Q. Conversely, firm size is found to have a weak but statistically significant positive effect on ROA. These results imply that ESG practices may not translate into accounting-based profitability gains, while they appear to provide limited support for market-based performance, thereby underscoring the nuanced and context-dependent role of ESG in corporate financial outcomes.
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            <title><![CDATA[Does Corporate Governance Improve Small-Firm Performance? The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study examines how organizational culture helps corporate governance positively influence the performance of small companies. Using a primary database of small companies in Medellín, we develop a Structural Equation Model. Our results show that, on its own, corporate governance is not sufficient to positively influence the performance of small companies. It needs the mediating effect of organizational culture. These findings help to understand the sometimes inconclusive evidence of the inclusion of governance policies in small organizations. Moreover, our proof paves the way for managers and policymakers to develop specific policies that increase the performance of this type of organization.
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            <title><![CDATA[Community Based Marketing for Social Inclusion. Lessons from a Participatory Media Project]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This research focuses on the intersection of three areas: community-based marketing, participatory media and social inclusion. The study investigates the mechanisms through which co-creation process in media projects involving marginalized populations, can dismantle systemic barriers and foster a sense of belonging, framing it as a strategic tool for systemic change rather than just audience engagement. The research employs an instrumental case study methodology based on a single, multi-country participatory media initiative created by media and academic organizations and directly involving populations experiencing social exclusion. The paper is guided by two central questions: how do co-creation processes in these type of initiatives work to promote social inclusion?; what transferable insights can be drawn from this case to advance the theory and practice of community-based marketing?
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            <title><![CDATA[The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing and Digital Transformation in the Effect of Person-Organization and Person-Job Fit on Innovative Work Behavior: A Research on the it Sector in Turkey]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/sbe-2025-0042</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of knowledge sharing (KS) and digital transformation (DT) in the effect of person-organization (POF) and person-job fit (PJF) on innovative work behavior (IWB). For this purpose, the research sample consisted of 607 managers working in the IT sector in Turkey. The research data was obtained through a questionnaire. SPSS 25.0 and SmartPLS 4.0 package programs were used to analyze the data. When the results obtained from the hypothesis tests are examined, it is determined that POF and PJF positively affect KS, DT, and IWB; DT positively affects IWB. On the other hand, KS does not affect IWB. In addition, it has been determined that DT plays a mediating role in the effect of POF and PJF on IWB, while the mediating role of KS is statistically insignificant.
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Do Shoppers Prefer M-Commerce? Discovering Key Drivers Based on a SEM–ANN Approach]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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In recent years, mobile commerce has experienced exponential growth, changing the current shopping circumstances for consumers. To address this new context, this paper proposes an adapted Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that seeks to comprehend consumers’ predisposition to use m-commerce in a comprehensive multi-analytic approach. A web-based survey was developed for assessing the proposed conceptual framework considering responses from 354 m-commerce users. For data analysis, this research established a hybrid approach based on structural equation model (SEM) and artificial neural networks (ANN). On one hand, SEM results showed that perceived usefulness and trust influenced attitude, whereas behavioral intentions were driven by consumers’ subjective norms and m-commerce attitude. On the other hand, ANN findings asserted attitude as the most important factor in driving consumer intention for m-commerce adoption. Overall, this research offers contributions to understanding the adoption of a new technology, providing theoretical and practical implications for marketing strategies. Specifically, from a managerial perspective, m-commerce apps should focus on creating seamless customer experiences, highlighting the productivity feature of m-commerce.
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            <title><![CDATA[Two-Speed Romania: An Analysis of Regional Competitiveness Patterns]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study examines the regional competitiveness of Romanian NUTS 2 regions from 2016 to 2022, employing the EU Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI) 2.0. The research identifies a polarized “two-speed” developmental model by benchmarking these regions against relevant EU peers and utilizing a K-means clustering algorithm. The findings indicate that although the capital, București-Ilfov, has reached “Efficiency” levels similar to those of Western European regions, it continues to show structural imbalances caused by weaknesses in institutions and infrastructure. The other seven development regions of Romania are situated within a low-competitiveness cluster, which shows considerable volatility and reduced resilience relative to their Central European peers. The findings reveal that the primary barrier to convergence is not market size, but major obstacles in fundamental areas such as education and physical connectivity. The study concludes that existing “one-size-fits-all” cohesion policies are inadequate, recommending a distinctive strategy that emphasizes absorptive capacity for underdeveloped regions and enhancements in quality of life for the capital region.
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            <title><![CDATA[Review of Research on Determinants of Stock Profitability: A Bibliometric Analysis]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This paper examines the determinants of stock returns, a critical area for investors and scholars aiming to understand and predict stock market performance. Through analyzing emerging research trends, this study enriches academic discourse and offers practical insights for investors, enabling informed decision-making. Specifically, it qualitatively and quantitatively analyzes 1,756 articles published from 1986 to 2023, identifying key authors, journals, and studies that define the current knowledge landscape while also pinpointing research gaps and topics for future study. The study employs descriptive and network analysis, including bibliometric methods, to systematically assess publication trends and critically examine the literature on stock price determinants. These methods facilitate an objective overview of a substantial research corpus, addressing the primary aims of this work. By adopting a systematic bibliometric approach, this study offers a comprehensive evaluation of stock profitability determinants, shedding new light on key factors influencing stock returns. It highlights research quality, trends, significant contributors, and their geographical and institutional affiliations while mapping relationships across these factors. Moreover, it raises relevant questions and recommends directions for future research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, reinforcing the findings’ validity and reliability. This research emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogue and highlights the importance of collaborative efforts to advance understanding of the determinants of stock returns.
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