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Social media conversations about high engagement sports team brands (2021)
Journal Article
Chadwick, S., Fenton, A., Dron, R., & Ahmed, W. (2021). Social media conversations about high engagement sports team brands. IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review, 10(2), 178-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/22779752211017275

This study conducts an analysis of social media discussions related to high engagement sports brands. More specifically, our study examined the English Premier League (EPL). Our study sought to retrieve data systematically over the same day, weekly,... Read More about Social media conversations about high engagement sports team brands.

Axillary dissection versus axillary observation for low risk, clinically node-negative invasive breast cancer : a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
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Sangha, M., Baker, R., & Ahmed, M. (2021). Axillary dissection versus axillary observation for low risk, clinically node-negative invasive breast cancer : a systematic review and meta-analysis. Breast Cancer, 28(6), 1212-1224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-021-01273-6

1. To systematically analyse studies comparing survival outcomes between axillary lymph-node dissection (ALND) and axilla observation (Obs), in women with low-risk, clinically node-negative breast cancer. 2. To consider results in the context of curr... Read More about Axillary dissection versus axillary observation for low risk, clinically node-negative invasive breast cancer : a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Accounting conservatism and income smoothing practices in EU food and drink industry (2021)
Journal Article
Al Bahloul, M., Francesco, P., & Riccardo, T. (2021). Accounting conservatism and income smoothing practices in EU food and drink industry. British Food Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-11-2020-1041

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the application of the fundamental principle of accounting conservatism within the EU food and drink industry. Furthermore, the authors would also investigate in-depth the above relationship in two d... Read More about Accounting conservatism and income smoothing practices in EU food and drink industry.

Identification and comparative analysis of the skills structure of the data analyst profession in Russia (2021)
Journal Article
Skhvediani, A., Sosnovskikh, S., Rudskaia, I., & Kudryavtseva, T. (2021). Identification and comparative analysis of the skills structure of the data analyst profession in Russia. Journal of Education for Business, 97(5), 295 - 304. https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2021.1937018

The development of digital technologies has created a market need for specialists working with the big data that is necessary for making management decisions. This study aims to identify the skills structure of the data analyst profession (DAP) in Ru... Read More about Identification and comparative analysis of the skills structure of the data analyst profession in Russia.

Supplier satisfaction with public sector competitive tendering processes (2021)
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Kelly, S., Marshall, D., Walker, H., & Israilidis, J. (2021). Supplier satisfaction with public sector competitive tendering processes. Journal of Public Procurement, 21(2), 183-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/jopp-12-2020-0088

Purpose This paper aims to explore the supplier perspective on competitive tendering processes and build on an increasing and developing interest in supplier satisfaction with public sector procurement activities. Design/methodology/approach Qua... Read More about Supplier satisfaction with public sector competitive tendering processes.

Measuring and eliminating the bullwhip in closed loop supply chains using control theory and Internet of Things (2021)
Journal Article
Papanagnou, C. (2021). Measuring and eliminating the bullwhip in closed loop supply chains using control theory and Internet of Things. Annals of Operations Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-021-04136-7

Closed-loop supply chains are complex systems as they involve the seamless backward and forward flow of products and information. With the advent of e-commerce and online shopping, there has been a growing interest in product returns and the associat... Read More about Measuring and eliminating the bullwhip in closed loop supply chains using control theory and Internet of Things.

Scars of conflict in the population structure of Iraqi Kurdistan: an unfortunate cohort and Its “fortunate” survivors (2021)
Journal Article
Sirkeci, I. (2021). Scars of conflict in the population structure of Iraqi Kurdistan: an unfortunate cohort and Its “fortunate” survivors. Population and Development Review, 47(2), 323-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/padr.12402

Using the 2017 Demographic Survey of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, older Iraqi censuses, the 2016 Census of Iran, and reports on displacement in Iraq, we expose the male deficit in the 1958–1962 birth cohort of Iraqi Kurdistan over time, probe its or... Read More about Scars of conflict in the population structure of Iraqi Kurdistan: an unfortunate cohort and Its “fortunate” survivors.

STO vs. ICO : a theory of token issues under moral hazard and demand uncertainty (2021)
Journal Article
Miglo, A. (2021). STO vs. ICO : a theory of token issues under moral hazard and demand uncertainty. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 14(6), e232. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm14060232

This paper considers a financing problem for an innovative firm that is launching a web-based platform. The entrepreneur, on one hand, faces a large degree of demand uncertainty on his product and on the other hand has to deal with incentive problems... Read More about STO vs. ICO : a theory of token issues under moral hazard and demand uncertainty.

P2P lending Fintechs and SMEs’ access to finance (2021)
Journal Article
Abbasi, K., Alam, M., Brohi, N., Brohi, I., & Nasim, S. (2021). P2P lending Fintechs and SMEs’ access to finance. Economics Letters, 204, 109890. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109890

Given the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to the economy, we investigate whether peer-to-peer (P2P) lending financial technologies (Fintechs) enhance the SMEs’ access to finance. Using a sample of OECD countries from 2011-2018, our... Read More about P2P lending Fintechs and SMEs’ access to finance.

Individual's leadership style changes due to different culture in the UK (2021)
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Khan, R. (2021). Individual's leadership style changes due to different culture in the UK. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 5(3), 1136-1143. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4730640

This paper investigates the effects of cultural dimensions on individuals' leadership styles. The study focused on two main themes: Culture and Leadership. Two main dimensions considered: Power Distance and Individualism to show their effects on indi... Read More about Individual's leadership style changes due to different culture in the UK.

Exploring big data-driven innovation in the manufacturing sector: evidence from UK firms (2021)
Journal Article
Babu, M. M., Rahman, M., Alam, M., & Dey, B. L. (2024). Exploring big data-driven innovation in the manufacturing sector: evidence from UK firms. Annals of Operations Research, 333(2-3), 689-716. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-021-04077-1

Although innovation from analytics is surging in the manufacturing sector, the understanding of the data-driven innovation (DDI) process remains a challenge. Drawing on a systematic literature review, thematic analysis and qualitative interview findi... Read More about Exploring big data-driven innovation in the manufacturing sector: evidence from UK firms.

A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter (2021)
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Lilleker, J. (2021). A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter. Journal of Criminal Law, 85(5), 335-361. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220183211009319

In seeking to provide a solution to the issues raised by medical manslaughter, Wheeler and Wheeler have recently proposed reform by way of a reconceptualised offence based on a breach of a fiduciary duty amounting to a betrayal of trust. This article... Read More about A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter.

Understanding the relationships between fields of research (2021)
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Basden, A. (2021). Understanding the relationships between fields of research. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods, 19(1), 27-41. https://doi.org/10.34190/ejbrm.19.1.2125

This paper suggests how mutual understanding and respect may be fostered between very different fields of research, which seem to have little in common. The meaning and value of each field, and the relationships among them, are revealed using Dooyewe... Read More about Understanding the relationships between fields of research.

An investigation of the push–pull factors influencing student selection of higher education : the case of Arabian Gulf students in the UK (2021)
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Hailat, K. Q., Alsmadi, S., Nassar, M., & Chung, S. B. (2021). An investigation of the push–pull factors influencing student selection of higher education : the case of Arabian Gulf students in the UK. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(4), e2657. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2657

The internationalization of students in tertiary education has increased worldwide for the past 20 years. International students (IS) are considered consumers of Higher Education (HE) in host countries and are often a significant contributor to many... Read More about An investigation of the push–pull factors influencing student selection of higher education : the case of Arabian Gulf students in the UK.

Understanding faculty perceptions of quality assurance in Saudi higher education (2021)
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Safadi, S., & Vlachopoulos, D. (2021). Understanding faculty perceptions of quality assurance in Saudi higher education. International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation, 28(1), 79-97. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7920/CGP/v28i01/79-97

Research in the field of quality assurance (QA) in education ranges from accreditation to employing specific quality systems. In Saudi Arabia (KSA), QA in education is relatively new, and studies on QA in Saudi higher education institutions (HEIs) ar... Read More about Understanding faculty perceptions of quality assurance in Saudi higher education.

Investigating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through the lens of Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) theory : case study of Taobao Village in China (2021)
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Zhao, Y., Wang, A., Chen, Y., & Liu, W. (2021). Investigating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through the lens of Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) theory : case study of Taobao Village in China. Chinese Management Studies, 15(3), 613-640. https://doi.org/10.1108/CMS-05-2020-0210

Purpose Entrepreneurial ecosystem is a frontier issue in the field of enterprise strategy and entrepreneurship. As suggested by bottom of the pyramid (BOP) theory, entrepreneurs from base of the pyramid can gain the benefits of economic growth by ob... Read More about Investigating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through the lens of Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) theory : case study of Taobao Village in China.

Terrorism, innovation and venture capital (2021)
Journal Article
Uddin, M., Alam, M., Yazdifar, H., & Shubita, M. (2021). Terrorism, innovation and venture capital. Journal of Economic Studies, https://doi.org/10.1108/JES-08-2020-0404

This paper examines the relationship between terrorism and innovation and the moderating role of venture capital. Using GMM-IV estimation of panel data from 140 countries covering the period of 2007-2016, we find that terrorism has negative impact on... Read More about Terrorism, innovation and venture capital.

Higher education under threat: China, Malaysia, and the UK respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (2021)
Journal Article
Ma, G., Black, K., Blenkinsopp, J., Charlton, H., Hookham, C., Pok, W. F., …Alkarabsheh, O. H. M. (2021). Higher education under threat: China, Malaysia, and the UK respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/03057925.2021.1879479

This Forum explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Higher Education (HE) sector through the experiences and perspectives in China, Malaysia and the UK, with schools and universities closed and teaching moved online with very short notice.... Read More about Higher education under threat: China, Malaysia, and the UK respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.