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Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations (2024)
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Polus, R., Shaheer, I., & Nayak, N. P. (2024). Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations. International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 12(1), 50-70

Pilgrimage travel, a common practice across major religions, has historically exhibited remarkable resilience to global crises, owing to the unwavering conviction of its followers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant departure from th... Read More about Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations.

The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China (2024)
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Wang, S., Song, Y., Du, A. M., & Liang, J. (2024). The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China. Research in International Business and Finance, 71, Article 102459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102459

The economic landscape in China has evolved to what is termed a “new normal”, marked by a strategic focus on the digital economy as a lever for regional entrepreneurship. This change is considered essential for fostering shared wealth and elevating t... Read More about The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China.

Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil (2024)
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Du, Q., Xue, M., Li, Z., Du, A. M., & Yang, T. (2024). Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil. Research in International Business and Finance, 71, Article 102436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102436

This study investigates the implications of climate change on the environmental management strategies adopted by Chinese energy utility companies over the period from 2008 to 2021. The study highlights that an increase in temperatures correlates with... Read More about Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil.

Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater (2024)
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Chen, Z. T., Cameron, J., & Liu, N. X. (2024). Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater. Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 53(3), 402 - 427. https://doi.org/10.1177/18681026241255134

This paper focuses on international sports personality in figure staking Yuzuru Hanyu, who plays for Japan, and his transnational fandoms in China, to examine the politicisation of his evolving fandom during and after his performance at the 2022 Beij... Read More about Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater.

Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia? (2024)
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Kunertová, T. (online). Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia?. Wroclaw Review of Law, Administration and Economics, https://doi.org/10.2478/wrlae-2023-0020

Although a substantial part of the body of laws of an EU Member State is founded upon European Union law and norms, the number of preliminary questions emanating from courts in the Czech Republic appears to be disproportionately low compared to other... Read More about Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia?.

Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates (2024)
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Sawang, S., Ng, P. Y., Kivits, R. A., Dsilva, J., & Locke, J. (2024). Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates. Business Strategy and the Environment, 33(7), 6533-6546. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3831

This study explores which stakeholders have more substantial influence than others and which combinations of stakeholders will have the greatest impact on small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises' environmental practices. A quantitative survey of 150 mana... Read More about Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates.

Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis (2024)
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Younis, I., Gupta, H., Du, A. M., Ullah Shah, W., & Hanif, W. (2024). Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(Part B), Article 102405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102405

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has become of significant interest for investors in both the financial and digital sectors. We use a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) approach to estimate the static and dynamic connections between a... Read More about Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis.

Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector (2024)
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Abdelbadie, R. A., Braakmann, N., & Salama, A. (online). Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector. Abacus, https://doi.org/10.1111/abac.12323

We investigate the influence of skilful utilization of social interaction dynamics on creating reputations for UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) during public funding cuts and scrutiny. The paper employs a content analysis method and follows an... Read More about Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector.

Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations (2024)
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Cheng, X., Ye, K., Du, A. M., Bao, Z., & Chlomou, G. (2024). Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(Part B), Article 102406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102406

We examine the impact of renewable energy technology innovation on carbon emissions within the framework of China's ‘dual carbon’ goal, focusing on the role of local (provincial) government innovation competitions and economic competition. Analyzing... Read More about Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations.

Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing (2024)
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Igarashi, R., Bhoumik, K., & Thompson, J. (2024). Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing. Psychology and Marketing, 41(9), 2121-2135. https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.22031

Heeding the rising popularity of virtual influencers on social media, many established brands are beginning to collaborate with them. Although virtual influencers are perceived as novel and exciting, their effectiveness in different areas of consumer... Read More about Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing.

“This Wall Does More for Mental Health than the Uni Does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students (2024)
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Victoria, M. (2025). “This Wall Does More for Mental Health than the Uni Does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students. Innovative Higher Education, 50(1), 27-58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-024-09712-w

Despite sometimes being considered unworthy of scholarly attention, the study of toilet graffiti, also known as latrinalia, has nevertheless garnered increasing interest among researchers. Graffiti writing still suffers from the stigma of being assoc... Read More about “This Wall Does More for Mental Health than the Uni Does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students.

From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions (2024)
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Shahbaz, M., Patel, N., Du, A. M., & Ahmad, S. (2024). From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions. Journal of Environmental Management, 360, Article 121091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121091

In an exploration of environmental concerns, this groundbreaking research delves into the relationship between GDP per capita, coal rents, forest rents, mineral rents, oil rents, natural gas rents, fossil fuels, renewables, environmental tax and envi... Read More about From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions.

Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events (2024)
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Snell, S., Jepson, A., Stadler, R., Walters, T., Dashper, K., Spencer, N., & Bhatia, P. (2024). Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events. Event Management, 28(8), 1149-1165. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599524X17135753220147

Many studies have investigated the benefits and drawbacks of social media, but the impact it has on amateur sports participants who use it as part of their practice has been largely overlooked. This study addresses this gap, investigating the impacts... Read More about Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events.

Fintech's Influence on Green Credit Provision: Empirical Evidence from China’s Listed Banking Sector (2024)
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He, Z., Ge, F., Ban, S., Du, A. M., & Sheehan, M. (2024). Fintech's Influence on Green Credit Provision: Empirical Evidence from China’s Listed Banking Sector. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(B), Article 102394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102394

We explore the impact of financial technology (fintech) advancements on green credit provision, investigating publicly traded banks in China from 2007 to 2022. We particularly focus on credit modelling innovation, examining the non-linear dynamics be... Read More about Fintech's Influence on Green Credit Provision: Empirical Evidence from China’s Listed Banking Sector.

Abusive supervision in commercial kitchens: Insights from the restaurant industry (2024)
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Taheri, B., Thompson, J., Mistry, T., Okumus, B., & Gannon, M. (2024). Abusive supervision in commercial kitchens: Insights from the restaurant industry. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 120, Article 103789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2024.103789

This mixed-method study investigates how abusive supervision and bullying impact job satisfaction and turnover intentions among employees in an environment plagued by ingrained incivility: commercial kitchens. Underpinned by social learning theory, w... Read More about Abusive supervision in commercial kitchens: Insights from the restaurant industry.

Digital transformation and the DIY artist: Balancing artistic integrity and economic sustainability in the digital domain (2024)
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Oliver, P. G. (2024). Digital transformation and the DIY artist: Balancing artistic integrity and economic sustainability in the digital domain. DIY, Alternative Cultures & Society, 2(2), 207 - 223. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538702241251886

This study investigates the evolving role of do-it-yourself (DIY) artists in the context of digital transformation , analyzing the delicate balance between maintaining artistic integrity and achieving economic sustainability in the contemporary music... Read More about Digital transformation and the DIY artist: Balancing artistic integrity and economic sustainability in the digital domain.

Citizen engagement in public sector innovation: exploring the transition between paradigms (2024)
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Nguyen, H., Drejer, I., & Marques, P. (2024). Citizen engagement in public sector innovation: exploring the transition between paradigms. Public Management Review, 26(12), 3622-3642. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2024.2347360

This paper explores how the public sector engages citizens for innovation purposes. It connects the related but currently separate debates concerning the transition from the ‘new public management’ to the ‘new public governance’ paradigm and the appl... Read More about Citizen engagement in public sector innovation: exploring the transition between paradigms.

Commodity market stability and sustainable development: The effect of public health policies (2024)
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Ding, S., Wang, A., Cui, T., Du, A. M., & Zhou, X. (2024). Commodity market stability and sustainable development: The effect of public health policies. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(Part B), Article 102386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102386

This study explores the influence of public health policies on commodity market volatility during public health emergencies, such as pandemics, using data from China and the US. We investigate how stringent public health measures can mitigate the eff... Read More about Commodity market stability and sustainable development: The effect of public health policies.

Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns (2024)
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Umar, Z., Zaremba, A., Umutlu, M., & Mercik, A. (2024). Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns. Journal of Banking and Finance, 165, Article 107200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2024.107200

We comprehensively examine the interaction effects in the cross-sectional predictability of country and industry returns. Using nearly five decades of data from 68 countries, we construct all possible double-sorted portfolios based on 44 portfolio ch... Read More about Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns.