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Author-Name: Wejdan Farhan
Author-X-Name-First: Wejdan
Author-X-Name-Last: Farhan
Author-Name: Iffat Sabir Chaudhry
Author-X-Name-First: Iffat Sabir
Author-X-Name-Last: Chaudhry
Author-Name: Jamil Razmak
Author-X-Name-First: Jamil
Author-X-Name-Last: Razmak
Author-Name: Ghaleb A. El Refae
Author-X-Name-First: Ghaleb A. El
Author-X-Name-Last: Refae
Title: Exploring UAE's female leadership styles in the digital era: motivators and barriers
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Women's participation in decision-making roles is increasing in the patriarchal society of the UAE. An empirical investigation has been undertaken to determine the differences in leadership styles adopted by women compared with those adopted by men in both the public and private sectors of the UAE, as well as the motivators and barriers faced by women in their leadership roles. A mixed-method approach - survey and interviews - was used to collect data from leaders working in various government organisations and private businesses. Responses from 409 surveys and 24 interviews were analysed using SPSS and thematic analysis, respectively, to test the study hypotheses. The survey found that women leaders mostly adopt a transformational leadership style along with a contingent reward strategy (transactional) to lead employees at their respective workplaces. They mostly avoid a passive approach to leadership compared with their male counterparts. Interviews with female leaders identified how self-development, social impact, and collaborations motivate them, and how a lack of authority, vigilance, and gender stereotypes inhibit them in their leadership roles. The study results have implications for industrial practitioners as well as policymakers in the UAE Government departments concerned with women's empowerment.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-27
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: female leaders; female empowerment; transactional; transformational; laissez-faire; barriers; United Arab Emirates; UAE.
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Author-Name: Paula Moldovan
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Author-Name: Sérgio Lagoa
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Author-X-Name-Last: Lagoa
Author-Name: Diana Mendes
Author-X-Name-First: Diana
Author-X-Name-Last: Mendes
Title: The impact of economic policy uncertainty on the real exchange rate: evidence from the UK
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The world economy has been punctuated by uncertainty in recent years, as a result of the 2008 subprime crisis, the European sovereign debt crisis, Brexit, and the 2016 US presidential elections, to mention but a few of the reasons. This study explores how the UK real exchange rate reacts to economic policy uncertainty (EPU) shocks using monthly data for the period 1998 to 2020. We contribute to the literature by identifying the long-run and short-run impacts of EPU using a cointegrated ARDL model, and by studying a country that has been through periods of both relatively low and high uncertainty. Results confirm that EPU has an important effect in the long run by depreciating the exchange rate. In addition to urging policymakers and regulators to keep policy uncertainty to a minimum as a way of sustaining exchange rate stability and thus promoting long-term economic growth, further evidence is provided on exchange rate fundamentals.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 28-50
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: real exchange rate; economic policy uncertainty; EPU; ARDL model; Brexit; UK.
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Author-Name: Rindang Widuri
Author-X-Name-First: Rindang
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Title: Performance expectancy of generalised audit software: a developing country perspective
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This study investigates the perceived benefits to Indonesian audit firms using generalised audit software (GAS). This study's results are based on semi-structured in-depth interviews with external auditors from firms of all sizes. The finding of this research shows that the GAS utilisation affects the competitiveness, improves efficiency, increases audit quality, productivity, and uniformity as the performance of GAS usage shown from several interviewed participants involved in this study. This study contributes to providing insights into GAS usage's perceived benefits in the external audit setting in firms of all sizes in a developing economy context.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 79-93
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: audit software; generalised audit software; GAS; use; audit quality; Indonesia; computer-assisted audit techniques; CAATs; audit technology; external auditor.
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Author-Name: Sana Masood
Author-X-Name-First: Sana
Author-X-Name-Last: Masood
Author-Name: Umar Farooq
Author-X-Name-First: Umar
Author-X-Name-Last: Farooq
Author-Name: Mosab I. Tabash
Author-X-Name-First: Mosab I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabash
Author-Name: Suhaib Anagreh
Author-X-Name-First: Suhaib
Author-X-Name-Last: Anagreh
Title: The impact of investor sentiments on stock returns and volatility: do economic forces and herding behaviour matter?
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This study examines the relationship between investor sentiments, stock returns and stock volatility. Herding behaviour and macroeconomic forces are also used as explanatory variables in this study. Stock returns and stock volatility are used as dependent variables. The main objective of this research is to examine the impact of investor sentiments, macroeconomic forces, and herding behaviour on stock returns and stock volatility. The data of the non-financial sector of Pakistan has been collected from 2010 to 2019. Panel quantile regression has been used for determining the relationship among dependent and independent variables of the study. Different quantiles, i.e., 0.25, 0.50 and 0.75 are used for desired results. Results of this study suggest that investor sentiments affect stock returns and stock volatility at different quantiles. Macroeconomic forces also affect stock returns and volatility at different quantiles. This research will aid managers, and policymakers in future investments.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 94-112
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: investor sentiments; macroeconomic forces; stock volatility; stock returns and herding.
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Author-Name: Hülya Çelebi
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Author-X-Name-Last: Çelebi
Title: The impact of organisational structures on management compensation packages and investment decisions - a principal-agent approach investigating formula apportionment and separate accounting
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This study investigates managerial effort choices, compensation and investment decisions by differentiating between: 1) centralised and decentralised organisational structures; 2) corporate income taxation schemes [separate accounting and formula apportionment (FA)]; 3) different FA schemes, which has not been undertaken hitherto. A principal-agent approach of a LEN model is applied within the framework of a multijurisdictional entity. The outcomes reveal the neutral impact of separate accounting on investment decisions, agents' efforts and compensation packages under both organisational structures, whereas investment decisions under centralised structures and management compensation packages (under both organisational structures) show distortions caused by FA. The extent of these distortions depends on the apportionment factors used and organisational structures. Interestingly, the Massachusetts formula signals that the formula allocation factors used not only distort firm-internal contracts on management compensation packages, but can also affect the extent of decisions delegated.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 51-78
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: organisational structures; principal-agent theory; formula apportionment; investment; nonlinear programming.
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Author-Name: Thao Huong Phan
Author-X-Name-First: Thao Huong
Author-X-Name-Last: Phan
Author-Name: Thao Viet Tran
Author-X-Name-First: Thao Viet
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran
Author-Name: Trang Mai Tran
Author-X-Name-First: Trang Mai
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran
Title: Banking development contributes to economic growth and inflation control in Vietnam
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Every nation's banking system, including Vietnam, has always been crucial to its economic growth (EC). Policymakers always believe the proliferation of banks will spur economic expansion, especially in developing countries. The banking system allocates capital effectively, minimising financial risks and avoiding financial shocks to developing economies. In addition to the banking industry's growth, several other factors, such as inflation or trade openness, contribute to GDP development. Therefore, this study examines the connections between trade openness, GDP growth, inflation, and banking development. We use basic variables such as GDP as a stand-in for the rising economy in Vietnam, private domestic credit capital of banks (DCP), inflation rate (INF), and trade openness (TO). The study uses data from 1990-2022 in Vietnam and uses the ARDL model to find short-run and long-run relationships between variables. The estimated results show a positive relationship between the variables in the long and short-term. Based on the research results, some policy suggestions will be made for Vietnam's economic growth and development.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-16
Issue: 7
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial system; ARDL; bank development; inflation; Vietnam.
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Author-Name: Godfrey Akileng
Author-X-Name-First: Godfrey
Author-X-Name-Last: Akileng
Author-Name: Diana L.K. Ssekiboobo
Author-X-Name-First: Diana L.K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ssekiboobo
Author-Name: Eric Nzibonera
Author-X-Name-First: Eric
Author-X-Name-Last: Nzibonera
Title: Are abnormal accruals values relevant? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
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This study examines whether the market values abnormal accruals differently in Sub-Saharan Africa. Abnormal accruals signal managers' valuations of a firm. Alternatively, abnormal accruals are opportunistic and, therefore, misrepresent the value of the firm. We use panel data from listed firms in securities markets in South Africa, Nigeria, and East Africa for the period 2006-2020 collected from annual reports and financial market databases. Ohlson's (1995) price model is used as the basis for regression analysis to measure value relevance. We find that abnormal accruals are value-irrelevant and thus discounted by the market. Rational investors perceive abnormal accruals to represent managers' opportunistic actions. This study contributes to the literature on the value relevance of accounting information and market-based accounting research on African markets.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-23
Issue: 8
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: value relevance; abnormal accruals; financial markets; Africa.
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Author-Name: Hang Minh Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Hang Minh
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Title: Factors influencing customer loyalty via purchase intention toward manufacturing firms in Vietnam
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This study investigates the factors influencing customer loyalty in online commerce with manufacturing firms in Vietnam, focusing on the mediating role of purchase intention. Grounded in the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and the technology acceptance model (TAM), the research employs the PLS-SEM method to validate the proposed model. The findings reveal that CSR, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control significantly impact purchase intention. In turn, purchase intention emerges as a critical driver of customer loyalty. Particularly, perceived value moderates the relationship between purchase intention and customer loyalty, strengthening this connection and highlighting its pivotal role in fostering long-term customer relationships. These results provide actionable insights for Vietnamese manufacturing firms aiming to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 24-40
Issue: 8
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: customer loyalty; corporate social responsibility; CSR; manufacturing firms; purchase intention; perceived value; Vietnam.
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Author-Name: George Papageorgiou
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Papageorgiou
Author-Name: Kyriakos Christofi
Author-X-Name-First: Kyriakos
Author-X-Name-Last: Christofi
Author-Name: Aikaterini Gelinou
Author-X-Name-First: Aikaterini
Author-X-Name-Last: Gelinou
Author-Name: Andreas Efstathiades
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas
Author-X-Name-Last: Efstathiades
Author-Name: Elena Tsappi
Author-X-Name-First: Elena
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsappi
Title: Employee empowerment and job satisfaction in the evolving digital banking workplace
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This study explores the interplay between employee empowerment and job satisfaction within the evolving context of the digitalised workplace. By analysing data collected from a representative sample of banking professionals, the study identifies four empowerment dimensions found to significantly enhance job satisfaction: 1) a compelling organisational mission combined with performance-based rewards; 2) autonomy in decision-making; 3) effective delegation of managerial responsibilities; 4) robust inter-departmental communication. On the other hand, excessive standardisation was found to negatively impact job satisfaction as it constrains employee initiative and career growth opportunities. The findings advocate for job enrichment strategies emphasising decentralisation, team-based collaboration, as well as leveraging digital technologies to facilitate communication and agile performance management tactics. The emerging role of digitalisation, and the evolving immersive Metaverse call for enhanced empowerment practices responding to the needs of the modern work environment.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 41-60
Issue: 8
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: job satisfaction; employee empowerment; human resource management; banking industry; human capital; digital workplace; digitalisation.
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Author-Name: Peter Kotzian
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Kotzian
Title: Decision-making modes and decision-making biases: improving decisions in escalation of commitment situations by triggering considerations?
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Escalation of commitment is a persistent problem in managerial decision-making. The purpose of this study is an experimental test of an alternative debiasing strategy with regard to the continuation of failing, but also of successful projects. According to the dual processing approach to decision-making, biases are linked to operating in a spontaneous low-effort cognitive mode. Thus, one remedy is getting decision-makers to shift in an elaborate mode of thinking. This experimental study investigated, whether calling for an explicit evaluation of benefits and risks before actors make their decision improves decision-making about a project's continuation in the sense that sunk costs are less relevant and available economic information is more relevant for the decision. Effects of triggering considered decision-making on successful and unsuccessful projects are investigated. The findings indicate substantial differences between considered and spontaneous decisions. Decision-makers who intensely consider their decisions actually make worse decisions.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 113-136
Issue: 2
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: decision making; escalation of commitment; sunk cost bias; dual processing approach; system 1; system 2; decision quality; information usage; debiasing.
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Author-Name: Dipanita Deb
Author-X-Name-First: Dipanita
Author-X-Name-Last: Deb
Author-Name: Philippe Gillet
Author-X-Name-First: Philippe
Author-X-Name-Last: Gillet
Author-Name: Anupam De
Author-X-Name-First: Anupam
Author-X-Name-Last: De
Title: The impact of corporate social responsibility on corporate financial performance in India: an investigation using data envelopment analysis
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The paper emphasised the technical efficiency of Indian corporates and explored the drivers of high efficiency. This study applies multiple methods, i.e., data envelopment analysis and free disposal hull, to observe the efficiency rankings of the Indian companies. In the second stage, we perform a truncated regression analysis to validate our results on the association between corporate social responsibility and corporate financial performance. The findings suggest that 20 corporates from 87 corporates are technical efficient (TE = 1) in all frontier approaches. Further, it has been observed that the three pillars of corporate social responsibility (i.e., environment, social, and governance) positively correlate with efficiency. Furthermore, it has also been observed that all three pillars of corporate social responsibility are positively related to return on assets. The findings can be helpful for the stakeholders, policymakers, and management as a guideline for implementing corporate social responsibility practices.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 184-211
Issue: 2
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; environment; social; governance; ESG; financial performance; India.
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Author-Name: Dominik Ahrari
Author-X-Name-First: Dominik
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahrari
Author-Name: Augustin Suessmair
Author-X-Name-First: Augustin
Author-X-Name-Last: Suessmair
Title: Attitudes toward social and environmental scoring system: analysis of normative framing and individual influencing factors
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Scoring systems do not only aim to assess individuals' social and environmental behaviour and predict their future behaviours, but also motivate people to engage in score-improving behaviours. This study aims to assess people's attitudes towards exemplary environmental and social scoring systems and investigate the extent individual factors and normative 'emphasise' framing affect people's attitudes towards environmental and social scoring systems. A quantitative online study was conducted in Germany with 237 respondents. Fictitious scenarios from scoring practice were used as attitude objects. The results show that environmental scoring was evaluated significantly more positively than social scoring by the study participants. The results also indicate that individual factors influence attitude formation. The results suggest that the individual utility of the respective scores could influence the acceptance of environmental and social scoring systems. Normative 'emphasise' framing and the personality trait of narcissism do not seem to be relevant influencing factors.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 159-183
Issue: 2
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: environmental score; social score; consumer behaviour; sustainability; governance; public management.
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Author-Name: Weixiao Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Weixiao
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Title: Export pricing strategies for firm-specific exchange rate shocks: pass on the cost, or swallow the bitter pill?
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Earlier literature states that during currency appreciation, exchange rate shocks will either be passed on to final export prices (exchange rate pass-through - ERPT) or be absorbed by producers via lower production markups (pricing-to-market - PTM). We construct an innovative model to examine how import intensity interacts with these channels and reduces the extent to which exchange rate shocks are passed on to the final prices. Using comprehensive Chinese firm-level export markup and firm-specific effective real exchange rate data, we find a lower ERPT after considering import intensity effects. This result indicates that the use of more foreign inputs does help to mitigate the increase in export price. We further compare different trade types. Evidence shows that processing firms have much smaller ERPT because they lower their markup to absorb the exchange rate cost during currency appreciation rather than passing such costs to end buyers. Moreover, being heavily reliant on imported intermediate inputs, processing firms can benefit from the lower cost of foreign inputs and further reduce their ERPT during currency appreciation.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 137-158
Issue: 2
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: exchange rage pass-through; pricing-to-market; PTM; firm-specific exchange rate; import intensity; markup; processing and ordinary trade.
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Author-Name: Valbona Mehmeti
Author-X-Name-First: Valbona
Author-X-Name-Last: Mehmeti
Author-Name: Bajram Korsita
Author-X-Name-First: Bajram
Author-X-Name-Last: Korsita
Author-Name: Erisa Musabelli
Author-X-Name-First: Erisa
Author-X-Name-Last: Musabelli
Title: Business ecosystems and development of start-ups in Albania: a correlational analysis
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The study presented in this article shows that there is a strong positive correlation between the business ecosystem favourable to start-ups and the greater number of active start-ups striving for success. The research focuses on the start-up business ecosystem of Albania and the number of active start-ups in the country. The data collected in the form of time-series datasets relates to the start-up business ecosystem rankings, innovation capacities rankings, and the total number of active start-ups of Albania, Estonia, and Lithuania. In order to reach its intended conclusion, the correlational analysis is applied to two groups of variables for each country: the start-up business ecosystem rankings and innovation capacities rankings on the one hand and the total number of active start-ups on the other hand. The conclusion reached clearly points to the necessity for Albania to greatly improve the overall business climate for the flourishment of start-up ventures.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-12
Issue: 9
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: start-ups; start-up ecosystems; innovation; correlational analysis; Albania.
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Author-Name: José Adán Vaquerano Amaya
Author-X-Name-First: José Adán Vaquerano
Author-X-Name-Last: Amaya
Author-Name: Ana Lorena Mártir
Author-X-Name-First: Ana Lorena
Author-X-Name-Last: Mártir
Title: Internal promotion in companies in El Salvador
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This research seeks to understand how internal promotion strategies impact the retention of human talent in Salvadoran companies. The results have been obtained from the perceptions held by workers in the formal sector of the Salvadoran economy. The objective of this research effort is focused on assessing how the design and implementation of internal promotion strategies by Salvadoran organisations impacts the interest and motivation of the country's workers to pursue a career in the organisation in which they currently work. In addition, work has been carried out to analyse secondary sources, with the purpose of identifying best practices that have been designed and implemented by leading organisations worldwide in the field, to serve as an example for companies in the country.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-20
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: internal promotion; formal sector; working people; human talent management; El Salvador.
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Author-Name: Xiao Xiao
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Author-X-Name-Last: Xiao
Author-Name: Sze-Ting Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Sze-Ting
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Title: Unique insights: the mediating role of learned helplessness on the influence of perceived dirty work on career transition intentions, and the moderating role of job crafting and career calling
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Dirty work is shunned by all and is often associated with low status and low pay. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of employees' perceived dirty work on the mindsets and business performance of practitioners across various industries. A total of 989 validated questionnaires were collected. The results indicated that perceived dirty work has a positive effect on career transition intentions and can lead to career transition intentions through learned helplessness. However, job crafting and career calling negatively moderate all three relationships. Existing studies have explored the effects of job satisfaction and occupational identity on career transition intentions, but have predominantly focused on general occupational groups and less on practitioners of stigmatised occupations, thereby broadening theories related to stigmatised occupations and perceptions of dirty work.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-30
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: perceived dirty work; career transition intentions; learned helplessness; job crafting; career calling.
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Author-Name: Markus A. Launer
Author-X-Name-First: Markus A.
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Author-Name: Fatih Çetin
Author-X-Name-First: Fatih
Author-X-Name-Last: Çetin
Title: A new instrument for the rational and intuitive decision-making styles - RIDMS
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Intuition is universally recognised as a prevalent decision-making approach across various research domains, encompassing intricate, interconnected, multi-faceted, and interdisciplinary concepts. An integrated framework that effectively combines and consolidates various approaches is currently missing when implementing intuitive decision-making. The main purpose of this paper is to develop a new and comprehensive measurement instrument embracing a variety of styles by using existing and new items in the literature. Data were collected via a convenience sampling method from employees (n = 212 for study 1 and n = 530 for study 2) working in different organisations in Germany. The explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses, internal consistencies, concurrent and predictive validities, and discriminant analysis were calculated for the validity and reliability of the measurement instrument. The findings indicate that the ten-dimensional decision-making style (RIDMS) serves as a valid and reliable measuring tool for assessing different individual preference tendencies in future studies.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 31-51
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: decision-making styles; intuitive decision-making; rational decision-making; validity and reliability.
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Author-Name: Vu Hiep Hoang
Author-X-Name-First: Vu Hiep
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoang
Author-Name: Thi Van Anh Vu
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Van Anh
Author-X-Name-Last: Vu
Author-Name: Thi Lan Huong Le
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Lan Huong
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Author-Name: Van Hoa Hoang
Author-X-Name-First: Van Hoa
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoang
Author-Name: Thi Van Hoa Tran
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Van Hoa
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran
Author-Name: Van Nam Le
Author-X-Name-First: Van Nam
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Title: Unveiling the nexus between foreign direct investment and economic restructuring: evidence from Vietnam's transformative journey
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This study interrogates the complex dialectical relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and structural economic transformation in Vietnam's transitional context. While extant literature explores FDI-growth connections globally, the mechanisms through which FDI catalyses sectoral reallocation remain undertheorised in rapidly industrialising economies. Employing system GMM estimation on provincial panel data (201-2020), the epistemic trajectory reveals FDI's significant positive impact on economic restructuring - intensified by human capital development, trade openness, and institutional quality. The hermeneutic analysis uncovers a critical threshold effect, demonstrating FDI's transformative potential amplifies once inflows reach 18.5% of provincial GDP. Furthermore, substantial regional heterogeneity emerges, with North and South regions exhibiting stronger FDI-restructuring nexuses than the Central region, suggesting geographical and historical development pathways significantly moderate outcomes. This transdisciplinary scholarship contributes a sophisticated conceptual framework for understanding FDI's role in structural transformation across diverse institutional contexts.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 52-76
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: foreign direct investment; FDI; economic restructuring; emerging market; panel data; Vietnam; threshold dynamic panel; regional heterogeneity.
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Author-Name: Alexander Ganchev
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Ganchev
Title: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected the investment characteristics of the Indonesian government bond market
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The research paper investigates the investment characteristics of the Indonesian government bond market during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reveals that for the investigated period the yield on Indonesian government bonds has many of the well-studied characteristics that are present in the developed debt markets. However, in this case there are some specifics, such as a strong correlation along the entire yield curve and inhomogeneous volatility of medium-term yields. The empirical findings also show that for the study period some of the medium-term Indonesian government bonds are systematically incorrectly priced. Despite this fact the Indonesian government bonds as a whole are very good investment in the COVID-19 environment because they offer stable and relatively high yield. Moreover, due to the characteristics of the yield curve dynamics, the portfolios of Indonesian government bonds could easily be hedged against interest rate risk by using simple tools such as duration or modified duration.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 213-232
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: fixed-income securities; bond yield; yield to maturity yield curve; Indonesian debt market; COVID-19.
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Author-Name: Astra Auzina-Emsina
Author-X-Name-First: Astra
Author-X-Name-Last: Auzina-Emsina
Author-Name: Velga Ozolina
Author-X-Name-First: Velga
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozolina
Title: Two-speed or three-speed recovery in post-crisis and post-pandemic economy: regional and sectoral development
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Balanced recovery is a key factor to ensure the sustainable economic performance in the post-crisis period. Two-speed recovery pattern is already observed. Three-speed recovery represents the most likely pattern of recovery in the majority of the EU countries in the post-COVID era due to the common dramatic decline in transport and tourism, relative minor impact on large part of essential manufacturing and services, moderate impact on other industries that adopted online and distant-working solutions. It is believed that air transport recovers quickly; minor increase can be foreseen in boomed courier and postal sector, and stability in other transport industries. The findings argue that urban areas are shocked more as modelled transportation sector's development scenarios reveal faster recovery in urban (especially in metropolitan) regions compared to rural areas. Obtained results are valuable for policy makers and government for modifying the recovery plans to stimulate balanced recovery, reducing potential poverty risks and depressed regions.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 233-254
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: recovery; two-speed economy; three-speed economy; post-crisis; post-COVID; post-pandemic economy; economic modelling; input-output.
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Author-Name: Kristaps Freimanis
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Author-Name: Maija Šenfelde
Author-X-Name-First: Maija
Author-X-Name-Last: Šenfelde
Title: Variables of the Harberger triangle in the financial market
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If there are no market failures, perfectly competitive markets will provide an accurate assessment of the risk/return profile of each financial instrument. Thereby identification of the financial market failures is important task to properly address the regulation aimed to minimise the deadweight loss arising from the market failures. In this paper, the authors review scientific literature and the speeches of the European Central Bank to reveal up-to-date financial market failures and propose variables to be used in the Harberger triangle for deadweight loss assessment arising from market failures. Proposed variables cover insights revealed in the literature and central bank speeches' analysis and are broadly available in most of the statistical databases, specialised databases or in the financial statements of banks.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 255-263
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: central bank speeches; deadweight loss; the Harberger triangle; market failures.
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Author-Name: Nino Abesadze
Author-X-Name-First: Nino
Author-X-Name-Last: Abesadze
Author-Name: Nino Paresashvili
Author-X-Name-First: Nino
Author-X-Name-Last: Paresashvili
Author-Name: Rusudan Kinkladze
Author-X-Name-First: Rusudan
Author-X-Name-Last: Kinkladze
Author-Name: Ketevan Chitaladze
Author-X-Name-First: Ketevan
Author-X-Name-Last: Chitaladze
Title: Georgian labour market in gender prism: a statistical review
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It is true that there is a reduction of gender imbalance in the Georgian labour market, but the challenges in this area are still serious. The aim of the research was to discuss the peculiarities of the Georgian labour market in terms of gender, identify its main problems, conduct quantitative analysis using statistical methods and draw relevant conclusions. Both general and statistical, specific: statistical observation, grouping and analysis methods were used in the research. Gender imbalances in the Georgian labour market are decreasing. In the conditions of increased unemployment and reduced economic activity, it is noteworthy that the employment rates of women are increasing. As women's employment increases, so do their wages, but its magnitude is still significantly lower than that of men. Employment imbalances are pronounced in the territorial context, the difference is more pronounced in cities than in rural areas.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 285-300
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: employment; labour market; Georgia.
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Author-Name: Bohumil Stádník
Author-X-Name-First: Bohumil
Author-X-Name-Last: Stádník
Title: A new measure of price sensitivity to interest rate changes
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Macaulay's duration is a quantification of the sensitivity of the bond price to a change of its yield to maturity (YTM). Its main imperfection is that the change of YTM is very difficult to predict. To predict it correctly we would have to correctly predict the change of the entire shape of the zero-coupon curve. As we believe that predicting a shift of its short rate is easier than predicting the way the entire yield curve will be reshaped, we decided to quantify the sensitivity of the bond price with respect to the change of the short rate. Thus, the methodology is based on empirical quantification of the reshaping of the whole zero-coupon curve with respect to the change of its short rate, and based on such a quantification, we may then calculate the change of the bond price. The proposed measure is referred to as 'short rate shift duration'.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 264-284
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: short rate shift duration; SRS duration; Macaulay's duration; interest rate sensitivity; zero-coupon yield curve reshaping; yield to maturity; YTM.
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Author-Name: Nelson Duarte
Author-X-Name-First: Nelson
Author-X-Name-Last: Duarte
Author-Name: Carla Pereira
Author-X-Name-First: Carla
Author-X-Name-Last: Pereira
Author-Name: Davide Carneiro
Author-X-Name-First: Davide
Author-X-Name-Last: Carneiro
Title: Maturity or readiness? How to measure the levels of digitalisation? The case of Tâmega e Sousa Region
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Digitalisation is mandatory for today's companies. Living in the Era of Industry 4.0, the phenomenon of digital transformation cannot be ignored. Intending to support manufacturing companies in their digitalisation processes, the present paper reflects the work that has been carried on, to support the digital transition for manufacturing companies in the region of Tâmega e Sousa. This region is considered to be an industrial region located in the North of Portugal, but lagging in terms of digital technology adoption. In a theoretical framework, it is expected to identify the most relevant factors to promote a successful digital strategy. Supported by a Science Design methodology, a platform was developed to support the measurement of the maturity or digital companies' readiness levels. To collect the necessary data were performed questionnaires. First, in a face-to-face approach and later through the platform developed. The (preliminary) results are based on a sample of 53 companies (pilot test). From this data, it was possible to identify some trends: 1) some behaviours indicate that the region is still in the digitisation phase; 2) the digitisation focus is in the processes dimension; 3) even performing a digital transition, companies do not invest in in-house IT solutions.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 301-324
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: digital maturity; readiness; digital transformation; digital industry survey; SME; Tâmega e Sousa.
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Author-Name: Inna Stecenko
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Author-Name: Yulia Stukalina
Author-X-Name-First: Yulia
Author-X-Name-Last: Stukalina
Title: Digitalisation of the economies of the Baltic States: forecasting some development trends
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The pace of business digital transformation varies across the countries, which is determined by a few conditional factors that work differently in different countries depending on the country's context. The aim of the research was to forecast the number of R&D specialists in the Baltic States and the number of internet-banking operations in five years to come for further forecasting the speed of digitalisation in the country based on the results of the previous study dedicated to the assessment of the factors influencing the digitalisation of economies in the Baltic States. For this purpose, a predictive analysis for forecasting the number of R&D staff and internet-banking operations in the Baltic States was done by performing multiple regression analysis (for the period from 2022 to 2028). The findings of the study are supposed to be utilised for the development of a policy for accelerating digitalisation of the economies of the Baltic States.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 349-364
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: data-driven economy; digitalisation; Baltic States.
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Author-Name: Katarzyna Brożek
Author-X-Name-First: Katarzyna
Author-X-Name-Last: Brożek
Author-Name: Beata Poteralska
Author-X-Name-First: Beata
Author-X-Name-Last: Poteralska
Author-Name: Joanna Łabędzka
Author-X-Name-First: Joanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Łabędzka
Title: Theoretical and empirical analysis of human capital in the context of the Polish labour market condition
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The aim of the article was to identify statistically significant determinants of human capital influencing the condition of the labour market in Poland. The resources of public statistics were used to collect the empirical data. The collected data was developed using the technique of estimating the structural parameters of the regression function using the classical method of least squares (LSM). Due to the diversity of human capital factors, four thematic areas were identified, defined by 11 predictors describing the attributes of human capital. All the variables turned out to be statistically significant and had a positive effect on the improvement of the labour market condition in Poland, measured by the unemployment rate. The practical implication of the study was to obtain information about the significance level of the studied variables. This allowed us to conclude which attributes of human capital have the greatest impact on the situation on the labour market.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 325-348
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: human resource management; labour market; statistical and econometric analysis; Polish economy.
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Author-Name: Milena Kirova
Author-X-Name-First: Milena
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Author-Name: Ivelina Lyubenova
Author-X-Name-First: Ivelina
Author-X-Name-Last: Lyubenova
Title: Empirical study of risk management in the innovation activity of the enterprises of the chemical industry in Bulgaria
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The research goal of this article is to identify the risks in the Bulgarian chemical industry that most need to be managed according to the chosen innovation management approach. The authors have set the following tasks: to undertake a critical literature review of innovation management approaches and risk management in innovation activities; to conduct an empirical study using questionnaire for expert assessments and to systematise and analyse the results from the survey by using average scoring, grouping, structuring the results. The main results are: the main types of innovations produced and the two most used innovation management approaches in Bulgarian chemical companies; detailed assessment of likelihood and impact of innovation risks; relationship between innovation management approaches and risks and identifying a list of risks that most need to be managed in accordance with the chosen innovation management approach. Finally, the paper presents a proposal for risk response according to innovation management approach.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 365-395
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: risk management; innovation risks; innovation management approaches; chemical industry.
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Author-Name: Ksenija Kravec
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Author-Name: Daiva Jurevičienė
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Author-X-Name-Last: Jurevičienė
Title: The impact of financial systems on economic growth under conditions of globalisation
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Researchers have noticed that economic growth is faster in certain countries than in others, and the development of the existing domestic financial sector is uneven. That is why it is essential not only to determine the relationship between financial sector indicators and economic growth but also to analyse the impact of the financial sector in different groups of countries with economic growth rates. The work aims to assess the influence of individual countries' financial systems (banks, financial markets) on economic growth. Borrowing and equity trading have been found to positively influence economic growth, while the market capitalisation of companies has been found to harm economic growth. The results can be used to develop growth plans for financial institutions that promote economic development.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 396-414
Issue: 3/4/5
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial system; banks; financial markets; economic growth; globalisation; stability.
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Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nuseir
Author-Name: Ahmad Aljumah
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad
Author-X-Name-Last: Aljumah
Author-Name: Ghaleb A. El Refae
Author-X-Name-First: Ghaleb A. El
Author-X-Name-Last: Refae
Title: Revolution of the marketing mix idea using AI tech to forecast strategic marketing decision management with moderating effect of environmental parameters in UAE real estate industry
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The prime objective of the study is to examine the direct impact of machine learning, deep learning and big data on the marketing strategies of real estate firms in UAE. In addition to that, the study has also examined the moderating role of environmental factors in the relationship between the deep learning, machine learning, big data and marketing strategies of real estate firms in UAE. In the current research, the data from the total 300 marketing managers were collected using the non-probability convenient sampling technique from Dubai UAE. The study has employed quantitative research design and SEM-PLS was used for the analysis purpose. The results of the study emphasise leveraging AI within the marketing mix, as it predicts how the marketing decision-making should be done and gives data driven insights, which reshape traditional marketing framework.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-22
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: machine learning; marketing mix; deep learning; real estate UAE; strategic marketing decision management; big-data; environmental factor.
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Author-X-Name-Last: Razmak
Author-Name: Ghaleb A. El Refae
Author-X-Name-First: Ghaleb A. El
Author-X-Name-Last: Refae
Author-Name: Wejdan Farhan
Author-X-Name-First: Wejdan
Author-X-Name-Last: Farhan
Title: The role of AI applications in production and operations management: complementing or replacing human labour
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This study aims to assess the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within the production and operations management (POM) framework and its related fields. It explores AI applications in POM to determine whether they complement or replace human roles in the future. A literature-based content analysis was conducted, examining peer-reviewed publications from the past five years across key areas such as optimisation and automation, quality control, supply chain management, inventory management, and AI-driven robotics. The findings highlight AI applications and their benefits within POM, along with AI's academic progress across various industries. The study demonstrates how AI can either complement or replace human efforts. Additionally, it outlines best practices for organisations, emphasising change management strategies and supportive leadership when adopting AI-driven solutions. This study contributes to both academia and industry by summarising recent AI applications within a specific business function, serving as a foundational resource for scholars and professionals alike.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-28
Issue: 13
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; production and operations management; POM; human-AI collaboration; AI-driven automation and optimisation; AI-driven robotics; change management; leadership.
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Author-Name: Tran Thi Phuong Lan
Author-X-Name-First: Tran Thi Phuong
Author-X-Name-Last: Lan
Author-Name: Duong Thi Thuy Lien
Author-X-Name-First: Duong Thi Thuy
Author-X-Name-Last: Lien
Title: Factors affecting management accounting practices under mediating role of enterprise resource planning system: case in Vietnam
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This study investigates the factors that influence management accounting practices (MAPs) through the mediating role of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in Vietnamese listed firms. Employing both qualitative and quantitative methods [partial least squares structural equation modelling PLS-SEM)], the research reveals that senior management commitment, organisational structure, software quality, vendor support, and innovative technologies have a statistically significant positive impact on ERP systems. Furthermore, this study highlights the mediating role of ERP systems in shaping the relationship between these factors and MAPs. These findings provide practical insights for organisations and policymakers to optimise ERP implementation, emphasising the importance of strong leadership, investment in advanced technologies, and robust vendor partnerships. These strategies are essential for enhancing organisational efficiency and maintaining long-term competitiveness in a dynamic business environment.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 29-49
Issue: 13
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: enterprise resource planning system; management accounting practices; MAPs; Vietnam; PLS-SEM.
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Author-Name: Belkacem Athamena
Author-X-Name-First: Belkacem
Author-X-Name-Last: Athamena
Author-Name: Zina Houhamdi
Author-X-Name-First: Zina
Author-X-Name-Last: Houhamdi
Author-Name: Mohamed Raid Athamena
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed Raid
Author-X-Name-Last: Athamena
Author-Name: Ghaleb Elrefae
Author-X-Name-First: Ghaleb
Author-X-Name-Last: Elrefae
Author-Name: Kholoud Al Qeisi
Author-X-Name-First: Kholoud Al
Author-X-Name-Last: Qeisi
Title: Supplier selection strategies evaluation: a multi-agent based simulation
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Local food systems have gained prominence in response to increasing consumer demand for locally produced food, driven by heightened interest in diet, food quality, sourcing, production methods, and food safety. These systems support the economic sustainability of small and medium-sized farms and promote consumer awareness through enhanced transparency and direct farmer-customer relationships. However, the effectiveness of these systems depends on robust and efficient supply chain operations, which are often hindered by the limited adoption of formal supply chain management practices. This study investigates the impact of farmers' local food system selection strategies and evaluates key performance metrics relevant to supplier assessment in local food networks. A theoretical multi-agent model was developed using NetLogo to simulate local food systems and analyse decision-making processes. Furthermore, this paper introduces an extended G-net model that integrates inheritance mechanisms into the G-net formalism, thereby enabling formal design and analysis of concurrent object-oriented systems. The proposed model preserves the foundational structure of Petri Nets, facilitating the use of existing analysis tools for simulation and verification. A case study is provided to demonstrate the model's utility; however, further empirical research is necessary to validate its practical application.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-36
Issue: 14
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: local food system; multi-agent model; supplier selection strategies; performance metrics.
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Author-X-Name-First: Migena
Author-X-Name-Last: Petanaj
Author-Name: Lorena Çakërri
Author-X-Name-First: Lorena
Author-X-Name-Last: Çakërri
Author-Name: Robert Kosova
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Kosova
Title: Development of a financial capability model: a hybrid dual-stage partial least square structural equation modelling and artificial neural network analysis
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This study investigates the impact of financial knowledge, financial attitude, financial technology, and financial advice on financial capability. Additionally, it analyses the influence of financial attitude and financial capability on financial satisfaction. The research is conducted through an individual-level survey in Albania. Two methods are used: first, partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) is used to determine which constructs have a significant effect on financial capability; in the second phase, an artificial neural network (ANN) model is applied to rank the relative influence of significant determinants identified through by PLS-SEM. The findings reveal that financial knowledge and financial technology have a significant impact on financial capability. Furthermore, the study identifies financial attitude and financial capability as key predictors of financial satisfaction. In practice, these insights can help policymakers and financial institutions in Albania develop effective strategies to enhance financial technology programmes and tailor financial education initiatives.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 37-54
Issue: 14
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial capability; financial satisfaction; financial knowledge; financial attitude; financial technology; financial advice; FAD; artificial neural network; ANN; PLS-SEM.
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Author-Name: Abdul Hakim
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul
Author-X-Name-Last: Hakim
Author-Name:  Hermawan
Author-X-Name-First: 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hermawan
Author-Name: Ainul Hayat
Author-X-Name-First: Ainul
Author-X-Name-Last: Hayat
Title: PRISMA-based systematic review: exploring the dimensions of digital transformation
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The primary objective of this study is to identify and explore the key dimensions of digital transformation, determine the factors influencing its success, and provide recommendations for best practices. Employing the systematic literature review (SLR) method with a PRISMA approach, this research was conducted in July 2024 using data from the Scopus database. A total of 30 eligible articles were analysed, revealing 13 key influencing factors: leadership, culture, IT, knowledge, agility, strategy, top management, attitude, internal factors, finance, readiness, and digitalisation. The findings of this study are expected to offer valuable insights for academics and practitioners in management and information technology. As a qualitative study, it provides a novel perspective by deeply exploring the experiences and perceptions of individuals involved in digital transformation initiatives across various sectors, capturing nuanced and context-specific factors contributing to successful digital transformation.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-22
Issue: 15
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: digital transformation; information technology; PRISMA; systematic literature review; SLR.
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Author-Name: Reyadh Faras
Author-X-Name-First: Reyadh
Author-X-Name-Last: Faras
Author-Name: Faleh Alshameri
Author-X-Name-First: Faleh
Author-X-Name-Last: Alshameri
Author-Name: Ahmad Bash
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad
Author-X-Name-Last: Bash
Title: Extracting the Federal Reserve's priorities and transparency from FOMC statements using textual data mining tools
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In this paper, we aim to investigate the priorities of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and transparency under three different chairpersons. Specifically, we investigated the chairperson's influence on monetary policy over time and what issues were considered when setting new monetary targets under each chairperson. Data came from the statements of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings from March 2006 to May 2024. The sample period covered the chairmanships of Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen, and current chairman Jerome Powell. Textual data mining is a tool used to extract terms that correspond to several economic issues that the Fed may consider when setting monetary policy during FOMC meetings. We tracked the frequency of mentioning certain terms related to economic issues throughout 146 FOMC statements. The results show that Fed Chairman Bernanke has completely different ranking priorities from the other two. Yellen and Powell have identical priorities rankings (as revealed in the FOMC statements). Overall, inflation and the financial market were the highest priorities under all three chairmanships. With respect to transparency, Bernanke's term has the lowest level, and Powell had the highest level, followed by Yellen.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 23-46
Issue: 15
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: Federal Reserve; FOMC; inflation targeting; monetary policy; text mining; clustering; information extraction.
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Author-Name: Ahmed W. Elroukh
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed W.
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Title: The asymmetric impact of global economic policy uncertainty on inflation in Egypt
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This paper investigates the impact of global economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on inflation in Egypt and explores whether this impact is symmetric or asymmetric. Using two decades of quarterly data on various determinants of inflation and a measure of global EPU, the paper employs linear and nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) regression models to analyse this relationship. Robustness checks, including recursive estimation of coefficients, and conducting forecasting analysis, are performed to support the findings. The results indicate that global EPU asymmetrically influences inflation in Egypt where increases in global EPU lead to a decrease in inflation by 20% and decreases in global EPU lead to an increase in inflation by 21%. This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the role of global EPU in driving domestic inflation in Egypt. Understanding global EPU's impact on inflation aids the Central Bank of Egypt when shaping monetary policy to manage inflation.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-23
Issue: 16
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: inflation; economic policy uncertainty; EPU; NARDL; Egypt.
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Author-Name: Tran Van Dung
Author-X-Name-First: Tran Van
Author-X-Name-Last: Dung
Title: The influence of knowledge sharing behaviour on employees' innovative work behaviour: the moderating role of perceived supervisor support
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The research examined the correlation between knowledge sharing and innovative work behaviour of employees in the pharmaceutical industry in Ho Chi Minh City and the moderating role of perceived supervisor support. Data was collected through a survey of 315 employees using a questionnaire and analysed via partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicated that knowledge sharing significantly positively impacts innovative work behaviour. Additionally, factors such as trust among colleagues, reciprocity, organisational commitment, and individuals' self-assessed capacity to share knowledge all positively influence knowledge-sharing behaviour. Importantly, perceived supervisor support not only directly affects innovative work behaviour but also increases the impact of knowledge sharing on innovative behaviour. The study contributes to social exchange theory, social cognitive theory, and theory of planned behaviour and provides practical implications for building work environments that encourage knowledge sharing and innovation.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 21-35
Issue: 17
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: knowledge sharing; innovative work behaviour; IWB; perceived supervisor support; PSS; moderating role.
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Author-Name: Duyen Hai My Le
Author-X-Name-First: Duyen Hai My
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Author-Name: Hang Nguyen Minh
Author-X-Name-First: Hang Nguyen
Author-X-Name-Last: Minh
Author-Name: Duong Thi Thuy Lien
Author-X-Name-First: Duong Thi Thuy
Author-X-Name-Last: Lien
Author-Name: Thi Ngoc Oanh Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Ngoc Oanh
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Chau Thi Thanh Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Chau Thi Thanh
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Chi Nguyen Thi Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Nguyen Thi
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Author-Name: Kim Quoc Trung Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Kim Quoc Trung
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Title: Firm size as a moderator in the relationship between tax compliance and business performance: a study of Vietnamese enterprises
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This study aims to assess the impact of tax compliance on firm performance and examine the moderating role of firm size in this relationship. Data were collected from 322 non-financial companies listed on the HOSE during the period 2016-2023. The feasible generalised least squares (FGLS) regression method with interaction variables was used to test the model. The results show that tax compliance positively impacts financial performance, especially in small-sized enterprises. In addition, firm size is moderating, as the positive impact of tax compliance decreases in large enterprises. The study contributes to institutional theory and stakeholder theory and provides empirical evidence to help formulate appropriate tax policies according to firm size in the context of an emerging market like Vietnam.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-20
Issue: 17
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: firm size; firm performance; moderating factor; tax compliance; Vietnam.
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Author-Name: Hannes Wissmann
Author-X-Name-First: Hannes
Author-X-Name-Last: Wissmann
Author-Name: Augustin Suessmair
Author-X-Name-First: Augustin
Author-X-Name-Last: Suessmair
Title: Which nudges get support? - A quantitative analysis of the dimensions transparency and dual process theory
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Policymakers have been increasingly interested in so-called 'nudges' which are behaviourally informed policy measures. The legitimacy and acceptability of nudging is controversially debated. In this paper, the acceptability of nudges was examined by the framework of Hansen and Jespersen (2013), which classifies nudges into four types by distinguishing on a dual process theory dimension and on an epistemic transparency dimension. An online questionnaire was developed in which 135 participants stated their support for the different types of nudges applied in the areas of health and sustainability. It was hypothesised that for both and across areas, the support would decrease in the following order: transparent system 2, transparent system 1, non-transparent system 1, and non-transparent system 2 nudges. The hypotheses could be confirmed for sustainability nudges and across application areas. Further analysis indicated that lower education, higher income, and higher environmental awareness are positively correlated with acceptance of sustainability nudges.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 415-440
Issue: 6
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: nudging; public policy; behaviour change; sustainability; health; behavioural experiment.
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Author-Name: Muhammed-Talha Topcu
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammed-Talha
Author-X-Name-Last: Topcu
Author-Name: Augustin Suessmair
Author-X-Name-First: Augustin
Author-X-Name-Last: Suessmair
Title: Discrimination at work: effects on job satisfaction and organisational commitment. An empirical study of the influence of perceived discrimination on work-related behaviours among people with and without a migration background
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People with a migrant background constitute a significant part of German population. Their perceived discrimination at workplace is under-researched. This paper addresses the social factors, focusing on the perceived discrimination against migrants and persons in next generations with a migration background in Germany and supplements the rich body of literature on the economic aspects of immigration, e.g., Bhagwati and Srinivasan (1983), Borjas (1995), West (2011), and Bansak et al. (2015). An online survey with 239 participants was conducted. Results show that people with a migration background experience more discrimination than people without a migration background. However, people with a migration background are not per se less satisfied at work or less committed to their organisation. In addition, discrimination was found to predict lower job satisfaction and lower organisational commitment. Migration background is moderating the effect, while this was absent for job satisfaction. Further exploratory analyses show a significant mediation of the effect of migration background on job satisfaction through perceived discrimination.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 441-464
Issue: 6
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: discrimination; workplace; migration background; Germany; job satisfaction; organisational commitment.
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Author-Name: Merve Ercan
Author-X-Name-First: Merve
Author-X-Name-Last: Ercan
Author-Name: Dilek Temiz
Author-X-Name-First: Dilek
Author-X-Name-Last: Temiz
Author-Name: Aytaç Gökmen
Author-X-Name-First: Aytaç
Author-X-Name-Last: Gökmen
Title: The impact of technology on economic growth in Turkey
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The Turkish economy has been suffering from trade imbalance for a long time. Exporting high value-added products will diminish Turkey's dependence on foreign resources for capital and imported products. At the same time, it may be possible to divert more resources from gross domestic product (GDP) to R%D funds. Appropriate and efficient usage of technology will help companies innovate and find new areas of employment. As a result, the Turkish economy may have a better chance of obtaining a sustainable economic growth for the longer term. This study concludes that increased R&D expenditures leads to a rise in technology and this in turn contributes positively to economic growth. The results obtained from the study show that technology affects Turkey's economic growth. Therefore, Turkey needs to work harder in the field of technology in order to achieve sustainable growth. Improving the situation and quality of research and development activities in Turkey, encouraging research and development investments by both the government and the business sector should be priority reform movements for Turkey. Policy makers should support science and technology, make institutional arrangements for intellectual property rights and raise the level of education, and make arrangements to increase R%D spending.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 465-485
Issue: 6
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: technology; total R%D expenditure; economic growth; endogenous growth models; Turkey; vector error correction model; VECM; gross domestic product; GDP.
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Author-Name: Ali Hadi Al-obeidi
Author-X-Name-First: Ali Hadi
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-obeidi
Title: Fundamental breach of execution of the off-plan sale contract according to Law No. (3) of 2015 concerning the regulation of the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi - a comparative study
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Contrary to the general rules established in the UAE's Civil Transactions Law, Article (17-1) of Abu Dhabi's Real Estate Sector Law, stipulates: either party can end the contract under a unilateral will without referring to the judiciary if there is a fundamental breach of the contract by the other party. Since the UAE legislation is devoid of any statement in this regard, the international sale contract rules were used; specifically, Article (25) of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods (Vienna 1980) and English law. To achieve this purpose an analytical approach towards Article (17) was implemented, and the article compared to the international sales texts. This research's crucial findings are the precise definition of a contract's fundamental breach, and the specific conditions required to fulfil this breach. This study contributes to existing research by recommending specific amendments on Article (17-1) and Article (25) Vienna Convention.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 486-501
Issue: 6
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: fundamental breach; real estate sector; Abu Dhabi law; The United Nations Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods; Vienna 1980; English law; off-plan sale.
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Author-Name: José Adán Vaquerano Amaya
Author-X-Name-First: José Adán Vaquerano
Author-X-Name-Last: Amaya
Author-Name: Ana Lorena Mártir
Author-X-Name-First: Ana Lorena
Author-X-Name-Last: Mártir
Title: Psychosocial risks and relational distress in the Salvadoran workforce
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The purpose of this research is to understand, from the perspective of workers in Salvadoran organisations, the impact of exposure to psychosocial risks on their physical and psychosocial health. The study uses a mixed-methods, descriptive, and exploratory approach with a sample of 212 participants. The findings reveal the presence and exposure to six types of psychosocial risks associated with relational distress, with women, public sector employees, and on-site workers reporting a higher prevalence. The results highlight an urgent need for organisational decision-makers to implement preventive and corrective measures to safeguard worker well-being, which is vital for the productivity, competitiveness, and resilience of the country's businesses.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 20-45
Issue: 18
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: psychosocial risks; relational distress; occupational health; organisational intervention; Salvadoran companies.
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Author-Name: Zhi-Wei Jiang
Author-X-Name-First: Zhi-Wei
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang
Author-Name: Shu-Ya Chang
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ya
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang
Title: The impact of fear of missing out on conspicuous consumption: the mediating role of self-esteem
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This study probes how the fear of missing out (FOMO) shapes status-oriented purchasing and assesses self-esteem as an explanatory mechanism alongside gender as a boundary condition. Employing purposive sampling, we gathered 561 valid questionnaires from employed adults in mainland China. Structural-equation modelling shows that FOMO directly bolsters conspicuous buying, whereas robust self-esteem dampens it. FOMO also erodes self-esteem, which partially conveys its influence on conspicuous consumption. Tests for moderation indicate that these pathways are essentially the same for men and women. Taken together, the findings reveal that social-media-driven anxiety fuels conspicuous spending both outright and through diminished self-esteem, while gender exerts little additional impact. The work enriches understanding of the psychological engines behind conspicuous consumption and offers practical guidance for marketers and consumer-education initiatives aimed at encouraging more considered purchasing behaviour.
Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Business Research
Pages: 1-19
Issue: 18
Volume: 29
Year: 2025
Keywords: fear of missing out; FOMO; conspicuous consumption; mediating role; self-esteem; gender.
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