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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Workplace Well-Being: A Systematic Review

  • Miguel-Ángel García-Madurga,
  • Ana-Isabel Gil-Lacruz,
  • Isabel Saz-Gil and
  • Marta Gil-Lacruz

30 August 2024

In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased in the field of workplace well-being. This study systematically reviews the most common applications of AI in this context, covering literature published between 201...

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14 Citations
29,145 Views
64 Pages

The Impact of Big Data on SME Performance: A Systematic Review

  • Mpho Kgakatsi,
  • Onthatile P. Galeboe,
  • Kopo K. Molelekwa and
  • Bonginkosi A. Thango

14 November 2024

Big Data (BD) has emerged as a pivotal tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering substantial benefits in enhancing business performance and growth. This review investigates the impact of BD on SMEs, specifically focusing on busines...

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18 Citations
25,477 Views
17 Pages

Digital-Era Resilience: Navigating Logistics and Supply Chain Operations after COVID-19

  • Mohammad Abul Kashem,
  • Mohammad Shamsuddoha and
  • Tasnuba Nasir

24 January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in supply chain and logistics operations to respond to myriad disruptions. However, this paradigm shift has changed the supply chain to be more resilient, agile, flexible, and adapta...

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9 Citations
21,499 Views
22 Pages

17 February 2025

Whether or not business planning is useful for entrepreneurs is a critical question both academically and practically. While some studies suggest that structured business planning enhances business performance, others argue that it may be unnecessary...

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3 Citations
21,044 Views
17 Pages

The aim of this paper is to fill the identified gap in the literature regarding a holistic approach to the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and transformational leadership (TL). In fact, this paper contributes to the annotation of the...

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12 Citations
20,700 Views
21 Pages

19 April 2023

For the tourism industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as an accelerator towards the 4th industrial revolution by creating new and innovative solutions, which have transformed management, finance, planning and opened new avenues for the introducti...

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3 Citations
15,858 Views
21 Pages

30 January 2024

Objective: In recent years, management accounting in higher education institutions has undergone significant changes due to the various New Public Management (NPM) reforms. One of the management accounting tools that has been advised to HEIs is Activ...

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4 Citations
15,330 Views
42 Pages

The Impact of IT Strategic Planning Process on SME Performance: A Systematic Review

  • Olebogeng B. Molete,
  • Selloane E. Mokhele,
  • Somquba D. Ntombela and
  • Bonginkosi A. Thango

Information technology (IT) strategic planning plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), improving operational efficiency and decision-making, and fostering innovation. This systematic review aims...

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13 Citations
15,088 Views
21 Pages

12 June 2023

Although there has been a worldwide cry for gender equity within organizations, gender discriminatory practices continue to be a challenge. Many women still suffer from gender discrimination and remain at the bottom of organizational structures despi...

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13 Citations
13,633 Views
21 Pages

12 April 2023

Total quality management (TQM) has become a reliable quality and customer satisfaction approach that can meet or exceed customer satisfaction. Previous studies have not really tied total quality management in the aspects of SERVQUAL as the major infl...

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6 Citations
13,615 Views
56 Pages

Evaluating the Impact of Cloud Computing on SME Performance: A Systematic Review

  • Ayaphila Mkhize,
  • Katleho D. Mokhothu,
  • Mukhodeni Tshikhotho and
  • Bonginkosi A. Thango

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face substantial barriers in accessing reliable and cost-effective IT infrastructure, primarily due to economic constraints and limited technical resources. Hybrid cloud computing solutions, including infrast...

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31 Citations
12,436 Views
21 Pages

9 November 2023

Quantum computing is emerging as a groundbreaking force, promising to redefine the boundaries of technology and business. This paper provides an in-depth examination of the quantum realm, beginning with its fundamental principles and extending to its...

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8 Citations
11,553 Views
49 Pages

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges that can be effectively addressed through the adoption of data mining and business intelligence (BI) tools. This systematic literature review scrutinizes the deployment and efficacy of...

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10,857 Views
16 Pages

5 August 2024

This paper aims to explore differences between the perception of dark traits in formal leaders and levels of workplace stress among employees working in family and non-family businesses. Furthermore, we assess if the company nature (family-owned vers...

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6 Citations
10,842 Views
21 Pages

27 November 2024

In response to the rapid advancement in smart technology and the 2019–2020 pandemic, the hospitality industry has accelerated its adoption of innovative technologies. However, new technologies are often disruptive and may not be aligned with th...

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2 Citations
9,471 Views
19 Pages

This study aims to determine the influence of digital touchpoint usage experience, specifically through the myIndiHome application, on customer loyalty, with digital engagement and customer satisfaction as mediating variables. The study used a quanti...

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1 Citations
9,196 Views
36 Pages

22 February 2025

Research published about the restaurant industry has experienced consistent growth over the past few decades. Yet, a comprehensive bibliometric review of this research has not been performed. This study aimed to perform such a review by examining pee...

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8,902 Views
22 Pages

Indicators and Tools for Measuring Performance in the Public Education System: Bibliometric Perspectives on BSC, KPI, SPM, M&E, and EPSA

  • Ionut Marius Croitoru,
  • Luciana Dragomir,
  • Carmen-Mihaela Imbrescu,
  • Paula-Paraschiva Dragan (Spiridon) and
  • Mariana Chivu

16 September 2025

This study examines how performance measurement frameworks, including the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Performance Management (SPM), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and the European Public Sector Award (...

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3 Citations
8,409 Views
26 Pages

22 September 2025

This study addresses the growing importance of peer influence in digital marketing by examining how various forms of social interaction affect Generation Z’s purchase intentions, particularly in relation to newly launched technological products...

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3 Citations
8,241 Views
22 Pages

Occupying the prestigious second place globally, the readymade export garment industry is the most important manufacturing and export industry in Bangladesh. The industry took root in the 1980s and has subsequently grown very rapidly since the 1990s,...

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8 Citations
8,193 Views
24 Pages

Although the Middle East is often perceived as politically, economically, and socially unstable, Saudi Arabia offers a different narrative. Inspired by the country’s vision (Vision 2030) and the growing body of research exploring its socio-econ...

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7,070 Views
15 Pages

A Manufacturing Industry Perspective on Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Disruptions

  • Baomin Qi,
  • Emma McCauley,
  • Katherine Baxter,
  • Mark Ching-Pong Poo and
  • Yui-yip Lau

This study explores the impact of COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions on manufacturing firms, focusing on external risks: demand, environmental, and supply. Our literature review reveals the general lack of comprehensive disruption plans and ex...

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3 Citations
6,628 Views
15 Pages

The Implementation and Barriers of Green Recruitment: A Qualitative Study on Green Human Resource Management

  • Jinghan Wang,
  • Lijun Tang,
  • Tiancheng Zhang,
  • Chris Phillips and
  • Lamis Sultan Aldawish

3 September 2024

Green human resource management (GHRM) has become an indispensable strategy in green management. As the first step of GHRM, green recruitment and selection (GRS) has been emphasised as the important and probably the only practice to help the firm obt...

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1 Citations
6,567 Views
52 Pages

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, businesses must adapt to evolving business models and harness the power of data to thrive. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in aligning IT infrastructure with b...

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3 Citations
6,308 Views
27 Pages

Harnessing Disruptive Innovation: A Conceptual Model for SME Growth and Adaptation

  • Hanlie Smuts,
  • Lizette Weilbach,
  • Kesseven Padachi,
  • Aleesha Boolaky,
  • Diroubinee Mauree-Narrainen,
  • Needesh Ramphul and
  • Hemant Chittoo

27 November 2024

In the context of sustaining innovation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) strive to enhance their market position through product improvements. However, globalization and rapid technological advancements pose significant challenges, urging SMEs to...

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2 Citations
6,298 Views
16 Pages

16 October 2024

We used three different databases that cover different years from 2006 through 2023 that provide different insights into the associations of firm features with their E, S, and G scores, as well as the composite ESG score. We find that large market ca...

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5 Citations
6,287 Views
24 Pages

13 August 2024

Inglehart developed a theory examining the changes of values in post-industrial societies from materialist towards post-materialist views. Inglehart contended that the rise of post-materialism helps explain the rise of environmentalism since the 1960...

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3 Citations
6,207 Views
13 Pages

Marketing Strategies for Olive Oil: A Supply-Side Perspective from Spain

  • Jose Antonio López-Castro and
  • Juan Antonio Parrilla-González

12 October 2024

Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, encounters substantial commercial obstacles in Spain and other olive oil-producing nations. Historically, these obstacles have been examined from a consumer demand standpoint, focusing on aspects such as...

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1 Citations
6,148 Views
27 Pages

18 November 2024

With global leadership as the new norm, discussion about followers’ preferred leader behaviors across cultures is growing in significance. This study proposes a comprehensive predictive model to explore significant preferred leadership factors,...

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4 Citations
6,124 Views
16 Pages

17 June 2024

The escalating complexity and sophistication of cyber threats necessitate advanced solutions that not only counteract these threats but also proactively adapt to the evolving needs of diverse stakeholders involved in digital infrastructures, such as...

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7 Citations
5,794 Views
19 Pages

Sustainable Development and Business Strategies: An Exploratory Study of Greek Businesses

  • Spyridon A. Bafas,
  • Alexandra P. Alexandropoulou,
  • Andreas E. Fousteris,
  • Eleni A. Didaskalou and
  • Dimitrios A. Georgakellos

11 August 2023

The purpose of the present study is threefold: (a) it examines how Greek businesses perceive the concept of sustainability, (b) it investigates the implementation of sustainable development practices in Greek businesses, and (c) it examines if there...

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10 Citations
5,776 Views
20 Pages

9 September 2024

While artificial intelligence has successful and innovative applications in common medicine, could its application facilitate research on rare diseases? This study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in orphan drug research, focu...

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1 Citations
5,701 Views
22 Pages

2 December 2024

Design thinking is an innovative methodology that may be applied by small and medium enterprises which emphasizes a human-centered approach to problem-solving, facilitating the creation of novel solutions for complex and open-ended challenges like th...

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1 Citations
5,642 Views
20 Pages

The article addresses key challenges and opportunities within the high jewelry industry. It explores how brands can target sustainability and diversification demands by consumers from the supply side. It details sustainability-oriented market trends...

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1 Citations
5,641 Views
12 Pages

Do Social Media Likes Affect Food Consumption?

  • Maria Mamalikou,
  • Konstantinos Gkatzionis and
  • Malamatenia Panagiotou

1 November 2024

Social norms can affect food consumption. Although social media could be used to disseminate such norms, there is limited experimental research on the subject. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of socially endorsed social media food...

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3 Citations
5,526 Views
18 Pages

Accounting for Climate When Determining the Impact of Weather on Retail Sales

  • Stanko Dimitrov,
  • Régis Y. Chenavaz and
  • Octavio Escobar

11 September 2023

In this paper, we explore the importance of accounting for climate when determining the impact of weather on product sales. Using a France-wide scanner panel dataset provided by our industry partner, we show that if climate is not accounted for, prod...

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4 Citations
5,218 Views
18 Pages

14 September 2024

As digital content increasingly moves away from free access, microtransactions may provide an alternative. There is a need for research on microtransactions as a general digital content payment mechanism. Businesses can capitalize on this technologic...

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5,199 Views
31 Pages

How Behavioral Biases Shape Career Choices of Students: A Two-Stage PLS-ANN Approach

  • Bharat Singh Thapa,
  • Bibek Karmacharya and
  • Dinesh Gajurel

Career decisions are among the most consequential choices individuals make, profoundly shaping their long-term stability and overall life satisfaction. The literature suggests that behavioral biases, specifically overconfidence, herd mentality, socia...

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2 Citations
5,106 Views
14 Pages

Mapping Personality Traits and Gender-Based Stereotypes on Perceived Negotiation Skills

  • Numrata Moty,
  • Manish Putteeraj,
  • Jhoti Somanah and
  • Krishnee Adnarain-Appadoo

23 February 2024

Implementing effective dispute resolution strategies such as negotiation has proved to be quite effective whenever there is a divergence of interest between two conflicting groups. This study aims to see if gender-based stereotypes or specific person...

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1 Citations
5,105 Views
29 Pages

11 July 2024

Despite the cross-border availability of almost all goods and services online due to global Internet access, the domestic origin of sellers remains significant. This study examines the preferences for domestic versus cross-border goods and services i...

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5 Citations
4,971 Views
19 Pages

14 March 2024

Using Chinese A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2020 as a research sample, this paper examines the relationship between negative media coverage and corporate ESG performance using a two-way fixed-effects model. It is found that, first, negative m...

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3 Citations
4,927 Views
15 Pages

31 May 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming much of society in a short time. Regardless of whether we know it, we interact with AI systems when we seek information online, shop, work, and engage with social media. AI has massive potential to promote...

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2 Citations
4,827 Views
18 Pages

Why Should We Pay Attention to Working Capital Management? A Case of Ghana

  • Joseph Antwi Baafi,
  • Eric Effah Sarkodie,
  • John Kwame Duodu and
  • Seyram Pearl Kumah

11 March 2024

The paper examines the nexus between working capital management (WCM) and financial performance of listed non-financial firms in Ghana. An unbalanced panel data for the period 2008 to 2021 was used for the study. It is observed that the residual term...

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1 Citations
4,737 Views
28 Pages

This study examines the impact of AI adoption orientation on innovation performance in multinational corporations (MNCs), emphasizing team innovativeness as an intervening mechanism and technology orientation as a moderating factor. Using data from 4...

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5 Citations
4,719 Views
22 Pages

Bibliometric Analysis on the Application of Fuzzy Logic into Marketing Strategy

  • Albérico Travassos Rosário,
  • Joana Carmo Dias and
  • Hélder Ferreira

5 July 2023

Fuzzy marketing considers the degree to which a customer belongs to specific segments and subsequently allows them to be targeted with messages that engage them emotionally. To better understand the application and importance of fuzzy logic in market...

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4,618 Views
17 Pages

The purpose of this study is to identify airline asymmetric attributes that affect customer satisfaction based on the three-factor theory and to build an Asymmetric Impact-Sentiment Analysis (AISA) for resource allocation prioritization. We identifie...

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1 Citations
4,592 Views
20 Pages

A Bibliometric Review of Research Progress, Trends, and Updates on Smart Tourism Research

  • Ziphozakhe Theophilus Shasha,
  • Melius Weideman,
  • Huaping Sun and
  • Guifeng Liu

3 September 2025

Scholars are showing a growing interest in smart tourism, a promising trend in destination development. The current research studies have established a strong theoretical foundation on the functions of technology and the impacts of smart tourism on t...

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