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View article: The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry and Additive Manufacturing: A Competitiveness Analysis
The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry and Additive Manufacturing: A Competitiveness Analysis Open
This study examines the impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on the Off-shore Oil and Gas Industry, focusing on its role in enhancing competitiveness, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Using strategic frameworks such as PESTEL, …
View article: The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry and Additive Manufacturing: A Competitiveness Analysis
The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry and Additive Manufacturing: A Competitiveness Analysis Open
This study examines the impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on the Off-shore Oil and Gas Industry, focusing on its role in enhancing competitiveness, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Using strategic frameworks such as PESTEL, …
View article: Digitalization and country image: Key influencing factors (a case example of Nigeria)
Digitalization and country image: Key influencing factors (a case example of Nigeria) Open
This article examines the multi-faceted role of digital technologies in shaping a country’s image, with particular reference to Nigeria, the largest economy in West Africa. Digital technologies are playing an increasingly significant role …
View article: International Assignments Management in a Knowledge-intensive Organisation: A Case Study
International Assignments Management in a Knowledge-intensive Organisation: A Case Study Open
Knowledge represents a crucial part of the development of intellectual capital (IC). Therefore, the way knowledge is managed can impact IC creation and/or loss in an organisation. However, the need to manage knowledge resides in the strate…
View article: The Role of Digitalisation in Shaping a Country's Image
The Role of Digitalisation in Shaping a Country's Image Open
The objective of this study is to examine the complex role played by digital technologies in shaping a country's image on the global stage. In recent times, with the rapid evolution of digital communication platforms, developing nations ha…
View article: Brand Love, Attitude, and Environmental Cause Knowledge: Sustainable Blue Jeans Consumer Behavior
Brand Love, Attitude, and Environmental Cause Knowledge: Sustainable Blue Jeans Consumer Behavior Open
A blue jeans brand committed to the environmental cause could position itself as unique and socially responsible and attract environmentally driven consumers. This research study examines the relationship between brand love and consumers’ …
View article: COVID-19, Digital Transformation, Consumers' Experience
COVID-19, Digital Transformation, Consumers' Experience Open
Covid-19 and repercussions on a global scale made individuals see their lives interrupted, having to adapt to different contexts of everyday life. They saw their shopping habits and priorities changed, especially in terms of food. The stud…
View article: “The Dark Side of the Brand” and Brand Hate: A Review and Future Research Agenda
“The Dark Side of the Brand” and Brand Hate: A Review and Future Research Agenda Open
The present study aimed to analyze the current state of the art regarding brand hate with the main intention of identifying possible gaps to be explored in future studies. Brand hate can be described as a set of negative emotions on the pa…
View article: Developing Intellectual Capital Through Knowledge Management in International Assignments: A Conceptual Model
Developing Intellectual Capital Through Knowledge Management in International Assignments: A Conceptual Model Open
Currently, organisations must view their intangible assets from a strategic perspective and ensure they can develop intellectual capital to integrate knowledge into their day-to-day management as part of their intangible assets. This strat…
View article: Sustainable and Green City Brand. An Exploratory Review
Sustainable and Green City Brand. An Exploratory Review Open
Although city branding is not new, the importance of sustainability and environmental demands is placing an enormous challenge in city/place branding activities. As such, the aim of this article is to analyze how sustainable/green city/pla…
View article: Service quality and store design in retail competitiveness
Service quality and store design in retail competitiveness Open
Purpose This paper aims to analyse the importance of service quality and store design as critical variables to promote differentiation and make consumers feel satisfied and committed to a retail brand. Retailers usually undervalue the stor…
View article: Slow Fashion Consumer Behavior: A Literature Review
Slow Fashion Consumer Behavior: A Literature Review Open
This study aims to understand the dimensions associated with the behavior of the Slow Fashion consumer, their values, attitudes, and motivations, as well as to know in depth the literature related to Slow Fashion. The present article is a …
View article: Examining the Intention to Purchase Luxury Goods Based on the Planned Behaviour Theory
Examining the Intention to Purchase Luxury Goods Based on the Planned Behaviour Theory Open
The aim of this study is to examine the purchase intention of luxury goods using the framework of the theory of planned behaviour. Data were collected through a questionnaire conducted with 130 Angolan consumers and were analysed using str…
View article: What is the value of entrepreneurial orientation on the network and performance? An examination in trade fairs context
What is the value of entrepreneurial orientation on the network and performance? An examination in trade fairs context Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the network and exhibitor’s performance. The entrepreneurial orientation is seen as a highly competitive factor for the company, which can fost…
View article: Portuguese Translation and Validation of the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA) in University Students
Portuguese Translation and Validation of the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA) in University Students Open
Body-Esteem Scale is an assessment tool for adolescents and adults that evaluate three dimensions of self-evaluations of one’s body. Body-Esteem Scale has been translated and validated in some countries since America down to Europe. …
View article: Dissemination of Social Accounting Information: A Bibliometric Review
Dissemination of Social Accounting Information: A Bibliometric Review Open
The discussion in recent decades about sustainable development issues has given rise to a new accounting dimension: social accounting. Currently, this issue remains an emerging theme. Although there are some studies and literature reviews,…
View article: Intellectual Capital and Performance in Higher Education Organizations
Intellectual Capital and Performance in Higher Education Organizations Open
This paper intends to explore the relative importance of different Intellectual Capital (IC) dimensions regarding their contribution to the perceived performance of an Higher Education Organization (HEO). It also seeks to discuss the role …