Abstract Purpose. The main goal of this paper is to examine the evolution of Latin American productive integration in terms of the regional value added incorporated in intra-regional exports of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. In addition, the study traces the trade and productive integration trajectories for each of these countries from 1995 […]
Abstract Purpose. This study explores the mediating role of marketing management in the relationship between online presence and product innovation among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach. The sample comprises 205 Costa Rican SMEs collected by the Global Competitiveness Project during the first half of 2019. The data were analyzed using a two-stage modeling strategy
Abstract Purpose. This paper aims to examine the causation linking financial technology to economic growth in the East African Community states from 1997 to 2019. Design/methodology/approach. Autoregressive distributed lag is used. Gross domestic product per capita proxies economic growth, automated teller machines, point of sale, debit card ownership and mobile banking measure financial technology. Findings.
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Abstract Purpose. This study aims to evaluate the presence of abnormal returns due to stock splits or reverse stock splits in the Brazilian capital market context. Design/methodology/approach. The event study technique was used on data from 518 events that occurred in a 30-year period (1987-2016), comprising 167 stock splits and 351 reverse stock splits. Findings.
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Abstract Purpose. This research investigates the Islamic banks’ intermediation role (e.g. branches and deposits) in financing. It also examines how financing contributes to the regions’ economic growth and poverty alleviation as a predictor and mediator variable. Design/methodology/approach. A total of 297 observations were extracted from 33 Indonesian districts and 14 Islamic banks during the period
Abstract Purpose. Needs change as people get older. Procuring resources to satisfy them can generate anguish and insecurities in consumers due to their financial situation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between age and financial stress among Mexican adults and estimate the age of their maximum financial stress. Design/methodology/approach. This study is based on
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Objective of the study: Given the benefits of external collaborations in technology-intensive industries, we explore how firms adapt their portfolios of external collaborations to internal uncertainties. Using the behavioral theory of the firm, this study examines how firms adapt based on innovation performance feedback. Methodology/approach: We built a panel dataset from three sources. Patent data
Objective: The purpose of this paper is to assess the social innovation arising from the granting of microcredit, as well as the roles played by its social actors. Methodology: An experience survey was carried out with beneficiaries of the Crediamigo microcredit program/BNB, in Fortaleza, Ceará. In the study, we investigate four dimensions of social innovation:
Objective: This article aims to present a collaborative digital platform model, structured to promote the improvement of communications, integration, and cooperation between the agents of the Triple Helix (TH), in the construction of shared solutions and open innovations activities. Project / method / approach: The e-Delphi method applied in this research is directed to identify
Objective of the Study: This study aims to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential to achieve environmental protection and foster a sustainable future. Methodology/Approach: Utilizing technological forecasting models, the study explores and evaluates various advanced technologies, including clean steel production techniques, green hydrogen, cellular agriculture, and blockchain technology, to assess their capacity for environmental impact
