Academic Articles & Research Papers

VaR and the cross-section of expected stock returns: an emerging market evidence

In this paper we investigate the explanatory power of the market beta, firm size, and the book-to-market ratio, as well as Value-at-Risk regarding the cross-sectional expected stock returns in a less developed stock market – Taiwan's stock ...

Effective use of the Internet by the SME sector

This article is a part of series of publications on the effective use of the Internet in business activity by Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). This publication describes the issues that entrepreneurs face in the early stages of company d...

Efficiency management in catch handling onboard small boats – Standardisation of processes in Icelandic fisheries

Small boat fishers are often the lifeblood of remote coastal communities in Iceland, contributing to employment, jobs and economic prosperity. This study conducts exploratory but highly practical research into the productive efficiency of o...

Lyapunov analysis of data-driven models of high dimensional dynamics using reservoir computing: Lorenz-96 system and fluid flow

We computed the Lyapunov spectrum and finite-time Lyapunov exponents of a data-driven model constructed using reservoir computing. This analysis was performed for two dynamics that exhibit a highly dimensionally unstable structure. We focus...

Comparative Immunogenicity and Safety of Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine When Administered Using Needle Free Injection System to That with Conventional Needle-Syringe in India: A Randomized, Parallel Group Study

B S Ratta,1,* Ankur Naik,2,* Sarvesh Mutha3,* 1Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, India; 2Chief Technology Officer, IntegriMedical Private Limited, Pune, India; 3Chief Business Officer, IntegriMed...

Digitalisation of the Tourism Industry and Self-Employment: Challenges of the Gig-Economy

The study focuses on the challenges that the gig-economy brings to the labour market. Digitalisation is transforming the nature of labour relations, and the ratio of the employed to the self-employed is changing. By expanding the scope of d...

Motivation and learning strategies in accounting: Are there differences in English as a medium of instruction (EMI) versus non-EMI students?

The objective of this paper is twofold: firstly, to analyse if there are differences between students’ motivation and their learning strategies when they study accounting subjects in Spanish or English as a medium of instruction. Secondly, ...

Gender stereotypes in leadership: Analyzing the content and evaluation of stereotypes about typical, male, and female leaders

IntroductionPrevious research often examined gender stereotypes in leadership with ratings on predetermined gendered characteristics concerning leaders’ agency and communality (i.e., explicit measures). The aim of the present study was to b...

Destination Management and Marketing Organizations as Enablers of Entrepreneurial Resilience: Co-Creating Organizational Structures and Human Resource Capacity Through Participatory Governance and Emerging Technologies

Destination Management and Marketing Organizations (DMMOs) shape the human resource and technological conditions under which tourism enterprises, including digital ventures, pursue resilience and growth, yet their structures are often desig...

IMPACT OF CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGY ON RISK MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN IRAN

The current research was conducted with the topic of investigating the effect of cultural, economic and technological factors on the risk management of construction companies in Iran. This research was applied in terms of purpose and desc...

Penalty model for delay of bidding section construction period in South-to-North Water Diversion Eastern Route Project from perspective of programs

According to the multi-project and program management theory, this paper analyzes the program generation principle and establishes a program based on progress goals. On the basis of the present situation of calculation of penalty for delay ...

How does the usage of banking services relate to inflation in developing economies? evidence from africa

The existing literature on the relationship between financial inclusion (FI) and inflation rate (IR) in developing economies suffers from three main limitations: general reliance on aggregate FI measures that fail to isolate the effects of ...

From face-to-face to screen-to-screen: exploring the multifaceted dimensions of digital mental health care

BackgroundWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of digital platforms across various sectors, including mental health care. In countries such as Pakistan, where traditional face-t...

Leadership Communication and Performance of Multinational Enterprises: A Case of Business Development Organization, East Africa, Tanzania

Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) are companies that operate in multiple countries, and their performance is critical to the global economy. This study explores the relationship between leadership communication and organizational performance...

When Intentions Stall: Exploring the Quasi-Longitudinal Divide Between Entrepreneurial Intention and Action

The purpose of the study is to investigate the gap between entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurial action among business administration students with the aim of understanding why many who develop entrepreneurial intentions do not ulti...

The Extent to Which Performance Indicators Based On Cash Flows Reflect On the Adequacy and Efficiency of the Financing Structure in Sudanese Banks - An Applied Study On Omdurman National Bank

The study aimed to shed light on the forecasting process according to statistical methods and financial analysis processes for the values of cash flows that help decision-makers to obtain many results derived from issuing a statement of cas...

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: DYNAMICS IN DYNAMICS. CASE OF ORDI

Collaboration opportunities for driving sustainable farming systems and local communities: The case of banana cooperatives in Thailand

Developing sustainable farming systems is necessary to realize profitable and eco-friendly farms that benefit society. As Thailand is increasingly facing climate crisis, production damage, and economic loss for farmers, alternative solution...

The portfolios with strong brand value: More returns? Lower risk?

This study focuses on the brand value-shareholder return relationship using the approach of Madden et al. (2006) based on Aaker (1991) and compares “Strong Brands Portfolio”, created through brand values in “Turkey's Most Valuable Brands” a...

CSR, Digital Transformation, and Internal Control: Three-Way Interaction Effect on the Firm Value of Chinese Listed Companies

CSR has become a key issue for the qualitative growth of the Chinese economy, while digital transformation has emerged as a crucial strategy for enhancing company competitiveness. Thus, the complex impact of CSR and digital transformation o...