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Intellectual capital and new ventures: The entrepreneur's cognizance for company management 

Hormiga Pérez, Esther; Hancock, Connie; Valls Pasola, Jaume (Publication date: 2026-03-06)

The purpose of this research is to analyse the intellectual capital gauges most often utilized by entrepreneurs in the management of new ventures and to relate the use of these gauges to business performance. On the basis ...

Sustainable Framework to Reuse and Recycling Subsea Flexible Pipes for Industrial Plants Facilities 

Nepomuceno, Renan Mury; Nascimento, Daniel Luiz de Matto; Moreira, Roger Matsumoto; Tortorella, Guilherme Luz (Publication date: 2026-03-05)

The decommissioning of flexible pipelines in the offshore oil and gas industry presents both environmental challenges and opportunities for resource recovery. This study proposes a Sustainable Pipeline Upcycling Framework ...

Bridging Semantic Knowledge and Generative AI: A Modular Framework for Automated Reporting in Digital Commissioning Management 

Ramos, Renato; Calvetti, Diego; Nascimento, Daniel Luiz de Mattos; Bellon, Fernando (Publication date: 2026-03-05)

This paper proposes a framework integrating semantic triple stores with large language models (LLMs) to enhance automated report generation in digital commissioning systems. It addresses the challenge of efficiently ...

A technological roadmap for virtual commissioning application in industrial plants 

Nascimento, Daniel Luiz de Mattos; Gonzaga, Renato; Fontoura, Leonardo; Caiado, Rodrigo Goyannes Gusmao (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

Purpose - The study aims to investigate the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in the commissioning of industrial plants, particularly in the oil and gas sector and propose a technological approach to guide the ...

Sufficiency and necessity of influencers for digital collective memory: a study through combined IPMA 

Casadiego, Rodrigo; Arroyo Cañada, Francisco Javier; Castañeda-Quirama, Tatiana; Sánchez Torres, Javier Alirio; Luzardo Briceño, Marianela (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

Purpose – This study aims to demonstrate the causal effect that content disseminated by influencers has on the formation of collective memories that underlie digital environments. Design/methodology/approach – This work ...

Exploring synergies in business restructuring: A dynamic framework 

Shijaku, Elio; Lou, Bowen; Bauer, Florian (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

Business restructuring activities like mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic alliances, and spin-offs aim to help the company grow or develop competitive advantages. Value from business restructuring activities should ...

Internalization of Management Systems and Eco-Product Innovation: The More the Better? 

Hernandez-Vivanco, Alfonso; Calleja-Blanco, Jonathan; Bernardo Vilamitjana, Mercè (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

Environmental challenges demand urgent and strategic responses from firms. Eco-product innovation (EPI) is a key approach to reducing environmental impact while preserving competitiveness. This research analyses the ...

Powering Efficiency: A Lean Six Sigma 4.0 Agenda and Roadmap for Sustainable Energy Enhancement 

Santos, Pedro Junior; Nascimento, Daniel Luiz de Mattos; Fontoura, Leonardo; Antony, Jiju; Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo; Small, Adrian; Caiado, Rodrigo; Alsmairat, Mohammad (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

This study advances the understanding of Lean Six Sigma 4.0 (LSS4.0) as a strategic framework for enhancing energy performance in industrial operations. A scoping review identified 29 barriers and 30 drivers, which were ...

Female Leadership Archetypes in Sport: An Approach Based on the 2024 Ídolas Barometer 

Aparicio Chueca, Ma. del Pilar (María del Pilar); Triadó i Ivern, Xavier Ma.; Rodriguez Rodriguez, Sergio (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

This study aims to explore the archetypes of female leadership in sport by analyzing the values that Spanish society attributes to elite female athletes. Moving beyond athletic success as a universal trait, the research ...

Explaining actual purchase behaviour in quick-service restaurants: an approach integrating the theory of reasoned action and customers' service perception 

Mendocilla, Mario; Miravitlles Matamoros, Paloma; Matute, Jorge (Publication date: 2026-03-03)

Purpose The aim of this study is to identify the factors that drive customers' actual purchase behaviour in a specific quick-service restaurant. To this end, a conceptual model is proposed that integrates constructs from ...

Pre-travel experiential tourism communication: A study of Catalonia and Veneto 

Girotto, Michele; Nicolas, Carolina; Campo, Jordi (Publication date: 2026-03-02)

In response to the growing complexity of consumer choices, there has been a noticeable shift towards experiential marketing in travel destinations. This study focuses on Catalonia, Spain, and Veneto, Italy, examining how ...

The Journey of Spanish subsidiaries as international springboards in Latin America 

Magomedova, Nina; Achcaucaou, Fariza; Miravitlles Matamoros, Paloma (Publication date: 2026-02-20)

This study examines the transformation of ordinary foreign multinational subsidiaries into springboard subsidiaries. Using a case study approach, the research examines three Spanish subsidiaries of European multinationals ...

Quantum kernel methodsfor marketing analytics withconvergence theory and separationbounds 

Sáez Ortuño, Laura; Forgas Coll, Santiago; Ferrara, Massimiliano (Publication date: 2026-02-19)

This work studies the feasibility of applying quantum kernel methods to a real consumer classification task in the NISQ regime. We present a hybrid pipeline that combines a quantum-kernel Support Vector Machine (Q-SVM) ...

From urban transport model diversity to user preferences: A multilayer perceptron prediction 

Guillén Pujadas, Miguel; Lima Rua, Orlando; Alaminos Aguilera, David; Vizuete Luciano, Emilio (Publication date: 2026-02-16)

The research addresses the complexity of urban mobility, highlighting the need to select the appropriate transport model under the user’s perception and under the sustainable development of modern cities. Achieving equitable, ...

La personalidad encuentra la satisfacción: Un Viaje hacia el impacto de los rasgos del personal hotelero en las experiencias de los huéspedes 

Louzao, Nuria; Heras Gil, Claudia; Crespi Vallbona, Montserrat; Mendoza, Neus (Publication date: 2026-02-13)

Even though Hospitality and Psychology are closely related fields, the in-depth exploration of their shared relationship remains limited. This research explores the correlation between employee personality traits and their ...

Ordered Weighted Average Operators Into Deep Learning and Quantum Computing for Algorithmic Trading 

Alaminos Aguilera, David; Salas Compas, M. Belén; Cisneros Ruiz, Ana J. (Publication date: 2026-02-13)

Crypto-assets have experienced significant growth in recent years, attracting substantial investments from institutional entities and individual investors alike. This surge in popularity necessitates sophisticated strategies ...

Hybrid genetic algorithms in agent-based artificial market model for simulating fan tokens trading 

Alaminos Aguilera, David; Salas Compas, M. Belén; Fernández Gámez, Manuel Á. (Publication date: 2026-02-09)

In recent years cryptographic tokens have gained popularity as they can be used as a form of emerging alternative financing and as a means of building platforms. The token markets innovate quickly through technology and ...

Financial services support for entrepreneurial projects: Key issues in the business angels investment decision process 

Argerich, Jaume; Hormiga Pérez, Esther; Valls Pasola, Jaume (Publication date: 2026-02-02)

The objective of this paper is to provide knowledge about the determinants of success in the screening phase of the investment process and to demonstrate its relationship with success in obtaining capital from business ...

The impact of relational capital on the success of new business start-ups 

Hormiga Pérez, Esther; Batista Canino, Rosa M.; Sánchez Medina, Agustín (Publication date: 2026-01-27)

This study seeks to highlight the key role played by relational capital in new business start-ups. Following a review of previous research examining the success factors of new ventures and the role played by intellectual ...

The Scandinavian Journal of Economics at 125: a bibliometric overview 

Figuerola Wischke, Anton; Gil Lafuente, Anna Maria; Merigó Lindahl, José M.; Kydland, Finn E.; Amiguet, Lluís (Publication date: 2026-01-27)

Established in 1899 by David Davidson, The Scandinavian Journal of Economics is one of the most respected journals in the field of economics. In 2024, the journal celebrates its 125th anniversary. To commemorate this ...

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