Leadership discourse analysis: an exploration of a neo-transformational leader
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PurposeThis interdisciplinary study creates a structured link to define neo-transformational leadership via an unconventional method in trade science, called discourse analysis.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on quali...
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The links between e-logistics service quality, attitude and repurchase intention of Gen Z in e-commerce
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PurposeThis study aims to identify the dimensions that represent e-logistics service quality (e-LSQ) in e-commerce from the perspective of Generation Z customers in Vietnam. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the impact...
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Effects of SNSs use and social intelligence on users’ subjective well-being
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PurposeGiven the widespread use of social networking sites (SNSs) in modern society, both academic researchers and practitioners have focused on exploring the impact of SNSs usage on users’ psychological and behavioral o...
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Mitigating climate change through green leadership: a study of the coal mining sector
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PurposeThis study examines how green transformational leadership and green motivation improve organizational environmental performance and investigates the mediating effect of eco-friendly behavior. While the relationshi...
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The influence of service quality on student satisfaction and student loyalty in Vietnam: the moderating role of the university image
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PurposeImproving service quality, student satisfaction and student loyalty is important to higher education institutions’ sustainable growth. The objectives of this study are a twofold: first, the study seeks to determin...
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Emotional intelligence at the heart of customer orientation: the front-office bank employee perspective
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PurposeThis study aims to discern and refine the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the development of customer orientation among banking employees in Morocco. This analysis seeks to enhance understanding about the s...
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Promoting university brand through student co-creation behaviors: the role of online brand posts
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PurposeThis study investigates the role of social media brand posts on customer response and whether said impacts foster engagement in brand co-creation behaviors, especially in the higher education sector. The study fur...
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Study motivations of Bhutanese students in hospitality and tourism courses
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PurposeThe main purpose of this article is to understand the motivations for Bhutanese students to study hospitality and tourism courses. The second objective is to analyse what countries are the preferred destinations f...
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A framework of frameworks: theoretical, conceptual, contextual, methodological and impact frameworks
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PurposeConfusion and conflation about the components of research continue to hinder how scholars position, design, and communicate their research. In response, this article aims to clarify the components of research and...
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Environmental taxation, institutional quality and trade development nexus in sub-Saharan Africa
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PurposeThis study assesses the moderating and threshold impact of environmental tax and institutional quality on enhancing the international trade capabilities of economies in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Design/methodology/...
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Phenomenological insights into socio-psychological and network dynamics of women entrepreneurs
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PurposeThis study investigates the socio-psychological and network dynamics influencing women’s entrepreneurial journeys in Bangladesh. It focuses on understanding how societal expectations, financial barriers and emotio...
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Editorial: Integrating SDGs into business and trade research: progress, challenges and the contributions of the Journal of Trade Science
Understanding the power of social media influencers in promoting organic food consumption
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PurposeIn response to growing health and environmental concerns, consumer demand for organic foods has grown steadily. At the same time, social media influencers have a significant influence on consumer choices, especial...
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Filling the SME credit gap: a systematic review of blockchain-based SME finance literature
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PurposeThe review examines the existing literature on blockchain-based small and medium enterprise (SME) finance and highlights its trend, themes, opportunities and challenges. Based on these factors, the authors create...
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The use of technology in facing the COVID-19 negative consequences and the associated opportunity for digital entrepreneurship in KSA
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PurposeThis article introduces the key findings from investigating technology's role in mitigating the business slowdown enforced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated increased reliance on technological means amon...
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