Impact of competition and concentration on bank income smoothing in Central and Eastern European countries by Albulena Shala, Peterson K. Ozili, Skender Ahmeti

“…Originality/value – This study is the first to investigate the effect of concentration and competition on income smoothing among CEE banks.…”
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The meaning of “total pain” in the context of living and dying with dementia by Sarah Elizabeth Field-Richards, Louise Bramley, Jemima Collins, Alison Cowley, Rowan Harwood

“…Pain is highly prevalent but difficult to manage in PLWD. Originating in palliative care, “total pain” conceives of pain holistically, incorporating biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements. …”
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How do strategic attributes of electronic commerce impel the perceived value and electronic loyalty of online food delivery applications (OFDAs) by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Zoia Khan, Muhammad Ali Raza, Hira Hafeez

“…Similarly, the study enabled the author to learn more about how people would use the information system after successfully applying the UTAUT. Practical implications – This study has significant implications for web developers, application designers, food delivery companies, restaurants and other businesses. …”
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Prognostic Significance and Molecular Classification of Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review by Ashok Kumar Dogra, Archana Prakash, Sanjay Gupta, Meenu Gupta

“…Studies were included based on specific inclusion criteria, including original research evaluating clinical outcomes and survival data in molecularly classified TNBC cohorts. …”
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The new business is circular? Analysis from the perspective of the circular economy and entrepreneurship by Edson Luis Kuzma, Simone Sehnem, Hilka Pelizza Vier Machado, Lucila Maria de Souza Campos

“…Abstract Paper aims The objective of this article is to explore the relationship between circular economy and entrepreneurship, to propose an agenda for future research to advance in the field and generate managerial implications. Originality The study helps to identify the research profile and enable the development of a logical structure for analyzing entrepreneurship carried out in the specific context of companies operating under the guidance of the circular economy. …”
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The key aspects of procurement in project management: investigating the effects of selection criteria, supplier integration and dynamics of acquisitions by Rafael Rossi Buzzetto, Mariana Rodrigues Bauli, Marly Monteiro de Carvalho

“…This study also presents implications for practice by exploring how procurement management affects project success. …”
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Christianity, ‘supernatural’ beliefs and COVID-19 by E. Shoko

“… COVID-19 arguably had far-reaching implications for Christianity and the church as an institution. …”
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Organisational Learning in Startup Development and International Growth by Jurgita Sekliuckiene, Rimgaile Vaitkiene, Vestina Vainauskiene

“…In addition, the research findings also indicate that, for a global startup, for a successful transition from one cycle to another, learning processes of cyclical entrepreneurship learning have to take place. Implications & Recommendations: The findings of the study have implications in particular for global startup founders and their team members who would like to establish entrepreneurial businesses. …”
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Breaking barriers with translation: contextualization in curriculum design for global education by Glenda Erica Niles

“…Originality/value – Translation in curriculum design should not be overlooked as a way to expose students in LMICs and other languages to high-quality materials available in higher-income, English-speaking countries. …”
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Collaboration business intelligence prototype for the synergy of empowering MSMEs in the government agencies by Maryadi Maryadi, Asqolani Asqolani, Sopian Sopian

“…Originality/value – This research is intended to complement the limited discussion regarding the application of business intelligence in government institutions. …”
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Comparing health service usage of migrant groups in Australia: Evidence from the household income and labour dynamics survey of Australia by Heather Brown, Emily Breislin

“…Our results have important implications for planning of health service resources. …”
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Well-Being Washing: Illusory Employee Care in an Organisation by Katarzyna Mikołajczyk

“…The practices were typically ad-hoc and did not address employees’ genuine needs. Implications and recommendations: The study highlights the negative implications of well-being washing for employees and organizations. …”
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The Impact of Service Quality at the Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Agency on Public Satisfaction in North Kalimantan Province by Nanang Masrani, Ana Sriekaningsih, Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro

“…Originality/value: This research provides empirical evidence on the dominant role of direct service quality factors over indirect ones in shaping satisfaction and loyalty. …”
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Measuring Social Impact: an analysis of Sustainable Startups by Alessandro Palazzo, Valentina Beretta

“…Originality/value This research contributes to the emerging field of impact measurement in sustainable entrepreneurship. …”
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Country Risk Assessment for Foreign Investments Using Neutrosophic PESTEL-SWOT by Pablo San Andrés Reyes, Rafael Sorhegui-Ortega, Fidel Márquez-Sánchez, Andrés Renato Jácome Gagñay, Petr Sed'a

“…Originality/value: This technique is seldom used for risk assessments without assessing uncertainty; applying this project to other developing countries would enhance risk assessments for investment. …”
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Big Data Analysis as a Source of Companies’ Competitive Advantage: A Review by Małgorzata Bartosik-Purgat, Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek

“…These include product quality, risk reduction, and a customer relationships advantage. Implications & Recommendations: The results have practical implications as they identify the importance and a possible application of BDA for companies from different industries. …”
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Judgment and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt: The Principle of Ma’at, Osirian Tradition, and the Comparative Context of Eternal Punishment by Agai Matthew Jock, Kinya Nelson Kingsley

“…Originality and Value: The originality of this study lies in its reinterpretation of Ancient Egyptian eschatology as an autonomous system, independent from post-biblical theological frameworks, thereby offering a new comparative lens to clarify the origins of eschatological doctrines across traditions. …”
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Extracellular acidosis enhances Zika virus infection both in human cells and ex-vivo tissue cultures from female reproductive tract by A. Varese, E. Dantas, A. Paletta, W. Fitzgerald, F. Di Diego García, G. Cabrerizo, F. Erra Diaz, L. A. Defelipe, H. Pallares, M. Dodes Traian, A. Gamarnik, J. Geffner, F. Remes Lenicov, L. Margolis, A. Ceballos

“…Here, we report that low extracellular pH values (range 6.2–6.6) dramatically increase ZIKV infection on cell lines of different origin including some derived from the female genital tract and monocyte-derived macrophages. …”
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Recent marine carbonate hardgrounds at Abu Dhabi: towards a better understanding of ‘hidden hardgrounds’ in the geological past by Chao Chen, Chao Chen, Hanting Zhong, Hanting Zhong, Xia Wang, Xia Wang, Xia Wang, Meng Ning, Meng Ning, Xinyu Wang, Han Wang, Han Wang, Ruifeng Tang, Mingcai Hou, Mingcai Hou

“…This bias remains unclear in origin and requires more hardground information, especially from Aragonite Seas, for clarification. …”
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Scleroderma Renal Crisis Debute with Thrombotic Microangiopathy: A Successful Case Treated with Eculizumab by Maite Hurtado Uriarte, Carolina Larrarte, Laura Bravo Rey

“…Systemic Sclerosis is a chronic immune disorder of unknown origin that it is not completely understood. It is believed that environmental factors may contribute and also altered genes may be implicated in the immune system’s function. …”
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