Lovro Stepišnik and the development of travelling librarianship in Slovenia at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century by Polona Vozel, Branka Badovinac

“…Some difficulties due to the variety of terms and archaic expressions were identified. Originality/practical implications: The short study should stimulate the research in the development of travelling libraries in Slovenia.…”
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Everyday Information Needs and Information Seeking Habits in the Countryside: a Study of a Local Community by Gorazd Vodeb

“…Research limitation: The generalisation of results is not possible due to the sample size. Originality/practical implications: The findings contribute to understanding of information needs and ways of information seeking in the Slovenian countryside. …”
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Growing Apart: How Italy’s Populist Radical Right Electorates Diverged in the 2024 EP Election by Mirko Crulli, Mattia Gatti

“…Among these is Italy, where the honeymoon between Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia (FdI) and its electorate persisted after 20 months of a fully right-wing cabinet comprising another PRR party, the Lega. Leveraging on an original survey conducted by the Italian Centre for Electoral Studies (CISE), we explore the determinants of PRR voting in the 2024 EP election in Italy. …”
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Employee commitment in Ghanaian healthcare: a multi-factor analysis by Emmanuel Erastus Yamoah

“…Originality/Value – This study provides valuable insights into the determinants of employee commitment in healthcare, contributing to the limited research on organizational commitment in resource-constrained healthcare settings in Ghana.   …”
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The Impact of Retail Formats on the Development of Food Retailing by Sreten Ćuzović, Svetlana Sokolov Mladenović, Djordje Ćuzović

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in studying some aspects of the FDI inflow into the group of both similar and different countries in terms of economy.            …”
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The impact of remote arts on prescription: Changes in mood, attention and loneliness during art workshops as mechanisms for wellbeing change by Nicola J. Holt

“…They suggest multiple mechanisms for wellbeing change: affective (reducing anxiety); cognitive (absorbed attention); and social (reducing loneliness), which has implications for delivery.…”
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The review of the organization of library services for the blind and partially sighted in the selected countries by Damjana Vovk, Branka Badovinac

“…Research limitation: The low rate of survey response and the differences in the organization of library services influenced on the lack of data and low level of data comparability. Originality/practical implications: The results are useful for designing a model of library services in Slovenia.…”
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Innovation Forms and Firm Export Performance: Empirical Evidence from ECA Countries by Andrzej Cieślik, Jan Jakub Michałek

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in the use of the multi-country firm level dataset that allows distinguishing between various forms of innovations in the ECA countries. …”
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A systematized approach for reduction of medical appointment waiting list by Bruno S. Gonçalves, Elisa Vieira, Rui M. Lima, José Dinis-Carvalho

“…Abstract Paper aims This work aims to develop a systematized approach for the reduction of medical appointment waiting lists, proposing an optimization decision-making model followed by continuous people engagement towards a systematic approach for waiting list problem-solving. Originality There are several studies related to waiting lists in healthcare contexts, however, the present study presents an innovative approach for waiting list problem-solving by proposing prescriptive decision-making models followed by continuous improvement and people engagement. …”
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Domino Effect of Brand Experience, Brand Passion, and Brand Image on Brand Commitment by Faheem Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Umer Quddoos, Ammara Akram, Arslan Ahmad Siddiqi

“…Lastly, limitations and future research directions are provided to assist researchers. Implications/Originality/Value: This study illustrates the two mediating roles that BP and BI play in the links between BE and BC to better understand the processes that shape consumers' BC, especially in the smartphone market. …”
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Library services for the blind, partially sighted, and print-disabled in the Slovenian public library system by Eva Kodrič-Dačić

“…Public libraries, already providing services to users with special needs should be encouraged to seek their own solutions. Originality/practical implications: The suggested concept of the national library for the blind is harmonized with the Slovenian library system and it could be realized with the cooperation of all the stakeholders involved.…”
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A meta‐analysis of humanitarian logistics research by Nathan Kunz, Gerald Reiner

“…The validity of the study could therefore be increased by testing this framework. Originality/value – – The authors analyse the broadest set of papers (174) ever covered in previous literature reviews on humanitarian logistics. …”
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A multi-criteria stochastic programming approach for pre-positioning disaster relief supplies in Brazil by Irineu de Brito Junior, Adriana Leiras, Hugo Tsugunobu Yoshida Yoshizaki

“…Abstract Paper aims Considering that disaster preparedness is essential for a prompt and effective response, this paper presents a study to locate disaster relief supplies. Originality This paper marks the first time a multi-criteria stochastic methodology addresses humanitarian location problems. …”
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Taxation of electronic commerce and digital business in the conditions of global convergence economics by Kateryna Kraus, Nataliia Kraus

“…Originality/Value – After analyzing the graphical interpretation of the Laffer curve for digital entrepreneurship, we managed to find out that higher tax rates restrain the economic activity of digital enterprises. …”
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Coordination, cooperation and collaboration in logistics and supply chains: a bibliometric analysis by Herbert Kotzab, Inga-Lena Darkow, Ilja Bäumler, Christoph Georgi

“…Abstract Paper aims This paper identifies, evaluates and structures the research that focuses on supply chain coordination, cooperation and collaboration (CCC) within the domain of production economics and reveals its intellectual foundation. Originality The paper develops a distinct CCC-model, which enables a clear distinction between the elements of CCC based on five criteria. …”
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Revisiting governmentality in surf tourism governance: a diverse ecologies approach by Tara Ruttenberg, J. Peter Brosius

“…Importantly, this nascent thread of surf tourism research has yet to contend with Fletcher's novel framing of multiple governmentalities, which builds on Foucault's original categories and offers communal governmentality as a fifth category. …”
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Mengukur kesesuaian tugas dan teknologi penggunaan ERP di PT Angkasa Pura I Kantor Cabang Bali by Gusi Putu Lestara Permana, Ni Made Ayu Dwi Kusumardani

“…Originality - This study develops the Task Technology Fit model by integrating constructs from the Technology Acceptance Model, thereby revealing the relationship between task alignment, technology, and psychological factors that influence user acceptance of the technological system. …”
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Supply chain agility assessment of an Indonesian humanitarian organization by Rizal Afif Rasyidi, Ratih Dyah Kusumastuti

“…ACT's supply chain agility can be improved by enhancing the flexibility component. Practical implications – The study shows how to assess the supply chain agility of a humanitarian organization and identify the components/capabilities of agility that need improvement. …”
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The spiritual ecology of sacred landscapes: Evidence from sacred forests of the Sebat Bête Gurage, Central - South Ethiopia by Abinet Shiferaw, Mamo Hebo, Getachew Senishaw

“…The data was based on ethnographic sources, with original data gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and an inventory of sacred sites. …”
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Assessment methodology for Lean Practices in healthcare organizations: case study in a Brazilian public hospital by Guilherme Tortorella, Byanca Pinheiro Augusto, Sérgio Luiz Braga França, Rapinder Sawhney

“…Abstract Paper aims This article aims at proposing a methodology for assessing lean practices in healthcare organizations that are undergoing a lean implementation. Originality The proposed methodology evaluates healthcare organizations and help managers identify the relationships intensities between their problems and lean practices. …”
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