Are managers of emerging markets more opportunistic? application of Benford's Law. by Shoaib Hassan, Muhammad Aksar, Maqbool Ahmad, Jana Kajanova

“…<h4>Originality/value</h4>First study that tried to capture the cosmetic earnings management practices in both emerging and developed countries and in both pre and post financial crisis scenario.…”
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Locust Collective Motion and Its Modeling. by Gil Ariel, Amir Ayali

“…We discuss the properties of swarm dynamics using the tools of statistical physics, as well as the implications for laboratory experiments and natural swarms. …”
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Integrated management systems as a driver for sustainability: the review and analysis of the literature and the proposition of the conceptual framework by Jeniffer de Nadae, Marly Monteiro de Carvalho

“…Abstract Paper aims This paper aims to analyze the literature on standard management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000, and ISO 26000), and to propose a conceptual framework relating these standards to sustainability (based on TBL) to help answer the following research question: How does the literature address IMS and sustainability based on TBL? Originality This research sheds light on controversies, discussed in the literature, concerning the effects of IMS with sustainability standards. …”
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Do the Current Accounting Regulations Facilitate the Creation of Provisions for Risks Related to IT Systems? by Małgorzata Białas

“…Education regarding the risks that IT systems may generate also seems to be crucial. Originality/value: Researchers mainly deal with general analysis of the level of provisions in enterprises. …”
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Multicriteria evaluation of biomass residues in Portugal to second generation bioethanol production by Afonso V. P. Fontes, Isabel Maria João, João M. Silva

“…Abstract Paper aims This study evaluates agricultural and forest residues in Portugal to select the best candidates to use in second generation bioethanol (2G bioethanol) production. Originality The growth in the significance and level of decisions in biomass resources to 2G bioethanol and the involved complexity clearly encourage a research strategy to identify and select the wastes according to a multiplicity of criteria. …”
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The Impact of Conflicts in Foreign Business Relationships on SME Performance by Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek, Krzysztof Fonfara, Aleksandra Hauke-Lopes

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of the study is that it identifies the main operational and relational sources of conflict situations that impact (directly and indirectly) SMEs performance in their international activities. …”
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Psychological factors of flow state in online learning by Daša Jalen

“…Originality/Value – The value of this systematic review lies in its contribution to optimizing virtual classrooms and improving methods currently employed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.…”
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The nexus between country governance and non-performing loans in South Asian countries by Abdul Rehman, Waqas Mehmood, Fakir Al Gharaibeh

“…Originality The growing rates of NPLs in South Asian countries have motivated us to examine further internal and external factors that may significantly impact NPLs. …”
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Neurocognitive & Ecological Motor Learning Considerations for the 11+ ACL Injury Prevention Program: A Commentary by Dustin R. Grooms, Mario Bizzini, Holly Silvers-Granelli, Anne Benjaminse

“…Updates to the 11+ considering practical implications of neurocognitive and ecological motor learning may be warranted for coaches and practitioners. …”
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Drug repurposing: Clinical practices and regulatory pathways by K. Saranraj, P. Usha Kiran

“…Drug repurposing, also known as drug repositioning or reprofiling, involves identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs beyond their original indications. Historical examples include sildenafil citrate transitioning to an erectile dysfunction treatment and thalidomide shifting from a sedative to an immunomodulatory agent. …”
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Unlocking financial inclusion: Indian banks' efficiency in Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana explored through DEA by Ajay Pal Singh, Gagan Deep

“…In terms of implementing the PMJDY programme, the State Bank of India rated first. Practical implications – Results recommended that policymakers set goals for banks. …”
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Influence of Command Structure on Service Delivery of the National Police Service in Kakamega Central Sub County by Paul Ojwang’ Anyim, Robert Egessa, Edwin Simiyu

“…Findings: Command structure, senior management support, communication strategy and stakeholder involvement strategy had a significant effect on service delivery. Implications/Originality/Value: The study recommends that that there should be decision making process that is employee inclusive for better service provision. …”
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Flexibility of operations in developing countries with Industry 4.0. A systematic review of literature by Diana C. Tascón, Gonzalo Mejía, Daniel Rojas-Sánchez

“…Abstract Paper aims To provide guidelines on current state of the literature on aspects related to the implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) for operations flexibility in emerging economies, and derived from this, propose a conceptual framework for the analysis of the main topics studied. Originality Based on previous literature reviews on related topics (I4.0 and flexibility), we recognized an opportunity to focus on developing countries which until now has not been documented. …”
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Boho style and its reflections in contemporary graphic poster design by Farid Hassan Saleh

“…The research problem is summarized in the following question: “What is the bohemian style and its implications in graphic poster design?” Contemporary? …”
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Dysregulation of metabolites and high-altitude illnesses development under plateau conditions by Xue Bai, Yujuan Qi, Qiang Zhang

“…This review summarizes the effects of a plateau environment on diseases, the mechanism of occurrence of such high-altitude illnesses, and the regulation of diseases by metabolites and proposes the role of metabolites in regulating high-altitude illnesses in plateau environments.Main bodyThrough a systematic review and analysis of the existing literature, we propose and focus on an original theoretical framework for the metabolic regulation of high-altitude illnesses. …”
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Raman spectroscopic features of protective rusts found in world heritage: New development of Albrecht’s vibronic theory by Shinichi Satoh, Satoshi Takaya

“…Here, we investigate the characteristics of this unknown peak and show that its intensity becomes stronger than that of the original A1g peak as the incident light intensity increases. …”
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Analysis of Research on Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration: by Nejc Lamovšek

“…Originality: The existing body of research on public administration and artificial intelligence is limited. …”
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Is ISO 14001 certification really good to the company? a critical analysis by Aline Vomero Reis, Fábio de Oliveira Neves, Suzana Eda Hikichi, Eduardo Gomes Salgado, Luiz Alberto Beijo

“…Abstract Paper aims This paper aims to review the literature on the ISO 14001, an international certification for manage of Environmental Management Systems through a critical analysis of the retrieved papers based on journals in three popular databases among Brazilian researchers. Originality The paper show the panorama of the ISO 14001 certification on companies presented in papers based in three databases with free access to the Brazilian academic community. …”
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Decomposition of Poland's Bilateral Trade Imbalances by Value Added Content by Łukasz Ambroziak

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in the decomposition of Poland’s bilateral trade balances by value added content. …”
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The Art of Quality Health Science Article Writing for Peer-Reviewed Professional Journals: A Review Article by Shreya Buvariya, M.C. Prasant, Arun G. Krishna, Akshay Kumar Mavani, Gosai Mayurgiri Vilasgiri, Gopal Singh Thakur, Rahul Tiwari

“…Notably, it expounds on the diverse types of health science articles, ranging from original research to systematic reviews, delineating their unique characteristics. …”
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