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Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence. (2021)
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BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., GAJDKA, J., SCHABEK, T., and KUTAN, A.M. 2023. Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence. International journal of emerging markets [online], 18(9), pages 2544-2580. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-09-2020-1061

This study contributes to the pool of knowledge about the impact of monetary policy communication of central banks on financial instruments' prices and assets' value in emerging markets. Empirical analysis is executed using the National Bank of Polan... Read More about Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence..

Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. (2021)
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DAVIES, R. 2021. Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. International journal of management and applied science [online], 7(8), pages 12-18. Available from: http://iraj.doionline.org/dx/IJMAS-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-18127

In 2022 the Gulf State of Qatar will host the 22nd FIFA World Cup. This tournament follows on from a series of sporting mega events where the principle of legacy is embedded within its delivery and purpose. While claims for creating legacies are wide... Read More about Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup..

The role of international anti-corruption regulations in promoting socially responsible practices. (2021)
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JANDHYALA, S. and OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2021. The role of international anti-corruption regulations in promoting socially responsible practices. Journal of economic behavior and organization [online], 190, pages 15-32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2021.07.017

We analyze how international anti-corruption rules impact the behavior of multinational firms in promoting sustainable practices. Competition from multinational firms is expected to lower bribe rents and hence corruption in host countries. However, w... Read More about The role of international anti-corruption regulations in promoting socially responsible practices..

Artificial intelligence for supply chain resilience: learning from Covid-19. (2021)
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MODGIL, S., SINGH, R.K. and HANNIBAL, C. 2022. Artificial intelligence for supply chain resilience: learning from Covid-19. International journal of logistics management [online], 33(4), pages 1246-1268. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-02-2021-0094

Many supply chains have faced disruption during Covid-19. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one mechanism that can be used to improve supply chain resilience by developing business continuity capabilities. This study examines how firms employ AI and co... Read More about Artificial intelligence for supply chain resilience: learning from Covid-19..

When ESG meets AAA: the effect of ESG rating changes on stock returns. (2021)
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SHANAEV, S. and GHIMIRE, B. 2022. When ESG meets AAA: the effect of ESG rating changes on stock returns. Finance research letters [online], 46(A), article number 102302. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2021.102302

This study is the first to employ calendar-time portfolio methodology to investigate the impact of 748 ESG rating changes on stock returns of US firms over 2016–2021. While ESG rating upgrades lead to positive yet inconsistently significant abnormal... Read More about When ESG meets AAA: the effect of ESG rating changes on stock returns..

The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis. (2021)
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SZCZYGIELSKI, J.J., CHARTERIS, A., BWANYA, P.R. and BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J. 2022. The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis. International review of financial analysis [online], 80, article 101837. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irfa.2021.101837

The novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in uncertainty that permeates every aspect of life and business. In this study we undertake a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 related uncertainty on global industry returns and volat... Read More about The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis..

What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas. (2021)
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ROBERTS, R., MILLAR, D., CORRADI, L. and FLIN, R. 2021. What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas. Technology, mind, and behavior [online], 2(1). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1037/tmb0000027

What use is technology if no one uses it? This question underscores the critical interaction between people and the technology, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying psychological factors that influence technology uptake. This s... Read More about What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas..

Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies. (2021)
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OSEMENE, O.F., ADINNU, P., FAGBEMI, T.O. and OLOWOOKERE, J.K. 2021. Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies. Global business review [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09721509211010989

Being a destination for investors around the globe, there are increasing concerns about climate change, pollution and biodegradation as well as the disposition of companies towards reporting environmental concerns in Africa. This necessitated the int... Read More about Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies..

Procurement risk management in a petroleum refinery. (2021)
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OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2023. Procurement risk management in a petroleum refinery. Decision sciences [online], 54(3), pages 277-296. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/deci.12536

We analyze a petroleum refinery's procurement strategy, explaining how risk management affects optimal sourcing from long-term, spot, and swap contracts. We use time series analysis to model the interaction between petroleum prices, transportation co... Read More about Procurement risk management in a petroleum refinery..

Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates. (2021)
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NG, P.Y. and HAMILTON, R.T. 2024. Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of small business and entrepreneurship [online], 36(1), pages 158-181. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08276331.2021.1926779

Why are some family SMEs more innovative than others? We use the heterogeneity within family SMEs to explore how their socioemotional wealth (SEW) affects innovativeness. The ubiquity of smaller family firms means that their innovativeness is critica... Read More about Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates..

Effects of official versus online review ratings. (2021)
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GHIMIRE, B., SHANAEV, S. and LIN, Z. 2022. Effects of official versus online review ratings. Annals of tourism research [online], 92, article number 103247. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2021.103247

The rating systems of tourism and hospitality services are instrumental for both businesses and consumers. Businesses use them to determine their promotion and pricing strategies, while consumers rely on them to make an informed decision. These syste... Read More about Effects of official versus online review ratings..

Are interaction effects of various media advertising on firm performance super-additive or sub-additive? (2021)
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QURESHI, M.I. 2021. Are interaction effects of various media advertising on firm performance super-additive or sub-additive? Journal of accounting and management information systems [online], 20(2), pages 290-303. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24818/jamis.2021.02005

This study empirically investigates how various advertising media independently and jointly affect firms' financial performance. Advertising spending is one of the most significant budget items supporting marketing activities for most companies. Howe... Read More about Are interaction effects of various media advertising on firm performance super-additive or sub-additive?.

BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation. (2021)
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OBI, L., AWUZIE, B., OBI, C., OMOTAYO, T.S., OKE, A. and OSOBAJO, O. 2021. BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation. Buildings [online], 11(6), article 227. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11060227

Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM... Read More about BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation..

How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach. (2021)
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BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., GAJDKA, J., SCHABEK, T. and KUTAN, A.M. 2021. How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach. Expert systems with applications [online], 182, article 115201. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115201

This paper proposes a rule-based trading system to investigate how much the central bank's announcements matter on a financial market. We design a novel investment strategy and we simulate trades in order to quantify their profitability in the out–of... Read More about How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach..

Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana. (2021)
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MENYEH, B.O. 2021. Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 146, article 111132. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111132

Inadequate access to electricity is one of the pressing developmental challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ensuring universal access by 2030 will require additional sources of finance as current investment volumes are inadequate. Increasingly, the integ... Read More about Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana..

Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry. (2021)
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OZCAN, S., HOMAYOUNFARD, A., SIMMS, C. and WASIM, J. 2022. Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry. IEEE transactions on engineering management [online], 69(1), pages 228-244. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3068310

Technology roadmapping is a widely accepted method for offering industry foresight as it supports strategic innovation management and identifies the potential application of emerging technologies. While roadmapping applications have been implemented... Read More about Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry..

Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma. (2021)
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ACHEAMPONG, T., MENYEH, B. and AGBEVIVI, D.E. 2021. Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma. Oil, gas and energy law [online], 19(3), pages 1-28. Available from: https://www.ogel.org/article.asp?key=3974

This article reviews recent developments in Ghana's electricity market, examining regulatory structures, consumption trends and tariff pricing. It further assesses the implications of the country's changing generation mix from hydroelectric to therma... Read More about Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma..

The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty. (2021)
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SZCZYGIELSKI, J.J., BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., CHARTERIS, A. and BWANYA, P.A. 2022. The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty. Energy economics [online], 109, article 105258. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105258

Prior research has shown that energy sector stock prices are impacted by uncertainty. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has given rise to widespread health and economic-related uncertainty. In this study, we investigate the magnitude and the timing... Read More about The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty..

Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources. (2021)
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NG, P.Y. and DE CLERCQ, D. 2021. Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources. International small business journal [online], 39(8), pages 732-754. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242621996614

This article addresses the important question of why those in paid employment might be hesitant to start their own businesses. In particular, we predict how diminished work-related creativity of employees might mediate the relationship between their... Read More about Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources..

Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system. (2021)
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DAYAN, M., AL KUWAITI, I.A., HUSAIN, Z., NG, P.Y. and DAYAN, A. 2022. Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system. International journal of quality and reliability [online], 39(1), pages 176-203. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-11-2020-0373

The aim of this research is to uncover issues that inhibit patients' satisfaction and loyalty and identify factors that could enhance customer retention by government hospitals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The mediating impact of outpatient sat... Read More about Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system..