Navigating the Challenges of Technological Advancement: Iqbal’s Philosophical Insights on Moderation and Humanity in the Digital Age by Hero Gefthi Firnando

“…Using a qualitative research approach, this study employs textual analysis of Iqbal’s original writings and contemporary interpretations to address how his philosophy can inform ethical digital practices. …”
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Education Agents as Competitiveness Enhancers of Australian Universities by Internationalisation Facilitation by Anirban Sarkar, Áron Perényi

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in finding the various themes which are essential to be looked at by the higher education providers in order to further utilise the potential of education agents in the internationalisation process.        …”
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Capital budgeting: a systematic review of the literature by Paula de Souza Michelon, Rogério João Lunkes, Antonio Cezar Bornia

“…Abstract Paper aims The purpose of this article is to identify the research opportunities in capital budgeting. Originality This research contributes to the literature by providing a methodology where researchers can potentially identify gaps from budgeting according to the existing scientific literature and contributes to the engineering management practice by to identifying the difficulties found by engineering managers that interfere in the capital budgeting process. …”
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Contract Design for Cloud Logistics (CL) Based on Blockchain Technology (BT) by Lan Xu, Paul Tu, Qian Tang

“…Originality/Value. The AI-based CL platform with BT smart contract can be totally free of human intervention, and hence, the problems of trust during CL platform’s operation are solved.…”
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Implementation of a Flexible Manufacturing System in a production cell of the automotive industry: decision and choice by Miguel Afonso Sellitto, Vagner Gerhardt Mancio

“…Abstract Paper aims The purpose is to decide on the technology for the implementation of an FMS in a manufacturing cell that produces the coil for starting engines in a company of the Brazilian automotive industry. Originality The mixed use of structured methods to support a semi-structured decision-making problem. …”
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Assessment of Lean implementation in Hotels’ supply chains by Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Maria Victória Lins Lange Rosa, Rodrigo Caiado, Daniel Nascimento, Rapinder Sawhney

“…Abstract Paper aims This article aims at investigating the implementation level of Lean Supply Chain (LSC) practices in hotels’ supply chains. Originality The proposed method allows to characterize LSC implementation in such an unusual context, identifying improvement opportunities and checking for discrepancies in their implementation. …”
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The impact of employee engagement on intention to leave in SMEs in Lebanon: the moderating role of normative commitment by Alfred M. Osta

“…The findings reveal original empirical evidence confirming a moderating role of normative commitment on the proposed relationship; and, ultimately, the decision to quit is negated. …”
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The investment-cash flow sensitivity and the financing constraints hypothesis for emerging markets: a bibliometric and systematic literature review by Ömer Tuğsal Doruk

“…Research limitations/implications – This study is expected to serve as a valuable resource for researchers interested in the financing challenges faced by firms in emerging economies. …”
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Accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from traffic rearrangement: a network vulnerability perspective by George Vasconcelos Goes, Márcio de Almeida D’Agosto, Pedro Henrique de Castro Albuquerque Machado

“…Abstract Paper aims This study aims to accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from traffic rearrangement, using a network vulnerability framework. Originality We present a new procedure to verify the effectiveness of accident risk as an attribute to find the most vulnerable links of a road network, estimating the amount emitted in the process. …”
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Design thinking in education: A paradigm shift in language learning by Deborah Swallow, Barry Tomalin

“…It identifies a research gap in the practical application of design thinking principles – originally developed for business innovation – to the challenges of language learning. …”
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Assessment of a Country's Regional Economic Development on the Basis of Estimation of a Single Process (ESP) Method by Romualdas Ginevičius, Dainora Gedvilaitė, Šarūnas Bruzgė

“…This methodology allowed the identification of unused potential of economic development in each region. Implications & Recommendations: The proposed methodology can be applied to determine the current situation of regional economic development of a country. …”
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Tourism, technology and gender equality futures by Craig Webster, Anna Farmaki

“…Originality/value – This paper represents a viewpoint of how automation technology applications in tourism can progress towards the SDGs, specifically in regard to gender equality. …”
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Role of Urban Farming in Promoting Sustainable Economic Development by Yosra Abduljalel Alajeli, Gunavathy Selvarajh

“…Also, broader adoption is hindered by challenges such as limited land access, inadequate legislative support and low public awareness.       Implications/Originality/Value: The study emphasizes the necessity of multi- stakeholder collaboration, targeted governmental support and integrated urban planning to unlock the full potential of urban farming as catalyst for sustainable economic growth. …”
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Medical centers location and specialists’ allocation: a healthcare planning case study by João Flávio de Freitas Almeida, Luiz Ricardo Pinto, Samuel Vieira Conceição, Francisco Carlos Cardoso de Campos

“…Abstract Paper aims To set the locations of new medical centers to meet the population’s secondary care needs, the additional number of specialists, equipment, and an installation sequence at municipalities. Originality We developed descriptive cost functions models and adopted aggregate data from official sources to set parameters of an integrated MILP model. …”
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E-Commerce as a Game Changer for Logistics in a Sustainable Context by Arkadiusz Kawa

“…Research limitations/implications: The research is mainly based on secondary sources. …”
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Linking artificial intelligence job exposure to expectations: Understanding AI losers, winners, and their political preferences by Jane Green, Zack Grant, Geoffrey Evans, Gaetano Inglese

“…The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace has significant political implications. How can we understand perceptions of both personal job risks and opportunities, given each may affect political attitudes differently? …”
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The influence of factors on project management: a qualitative approach by José Francisco Tebaldi de Castro, Helder Gomes Costa, Mirian Picinini Méxas, Claudio Benevenuto de Campos Lima, Wagner Rodrigues Ribeiro

“…Abstract Paper aims This study describes a qualitative analysis methodology, proposing measurement of the degree of influence of factors acting in project management. Originality A multidisciplinary approach explores a path not previously addressed by methodologies commonly associated with project management. …”
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Methods and Benefits of Georeferencing Library Collections by Renata Šolar

“…Research limitation: Insufficient number of examples of how libraries take advantage of geographic names and geographic codes in bibliographic records. Originality/practical implications: Results of the study are useful for the development of library services based on georeferencing of bibliographic records. …”
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The impact of components of information literacy on student success in higher education by Zdenka Petermanec, Urban Šebjan

“…Research limitation: The study was limited to four components of IL (Theoretical knowledge, Search, Evaluation and Use of information), and the sample included students of economic and business sciences. Originality/practical implications: It was concluded that information literacy should be an integral part of the ongoing learning process and its effects should be constantly tested and improved. …”
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Estimation of the Cholesky Multivariate Stochastic Volatility Model Using Iterated Filtering by Piotr Szczepocki

“…Originality/Value: The main contribution of the paper is the proposition of a new estimation method for the Cholesky Multivariate Stochastic Volatility Model based on iterated filtering algorithm This is one of the few frequentist-based statistical inference methods for multivariate stochastic volatility models.…”
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