Aim: This study investigates the digital gap in enterprises (particularly SMEs) and introduces the Digital Gap Benchmarking Model as a solution to bridge this gap and enhance their digital transformation processes. Design / Research methods: The research employs a narrative literature review of...

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to underscore the influence exerted by organizational culture on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs), leveraging the mediation of Total Quality Management (TQM) interventions and benchmarking...

Digitalization and automation are restructuring the geographical landscape of operations and labor, significantly altering operations in global value chains (GVCs). Digital technologies are expected to boost resilience, enhance transparency, and foster sustainability in GVCs. In this context,...

Mainly using qualitative data, this paper analyzes whether and how cross-border student mobility contributes to enhanced Philippine tertiary education programs. The paper recognizes that the intake of international students is a product resulting from cross-border and homebased...

We analyze the financial portfolio performance of Belgian households, using data from the 2010, 2014 and 2017 waves of the Household Finance and Consumption Survey survey. We document the characteristics of households that participate in risky asset markets, and we examine which households...

This article presents Professor Joanicjusz Nazarko's outstanding achievements in research, scientific cooperation, teaching and organizational work, in celebration of the 45th jubilee of his scientific work. Over the years, Professor Nazarko has contributed significantly to the development of...

Empirical research identifies whistleblowing as one of the most effective internal antifraud controls. Very recently, Directive 1937/2019 became effective in the EU, aiming to deal with the defragmentation of whistleblowing legislation among the member states and provide common minimum accepted...

Aim: This study investigates the digital gap in enterprises (particularly SMEs) and introduces the Digital Gap Benchmarking Model as a solution to bridge this gap and enhance their digital transformation processes. Design / Research methods: The research employs a narrative literature review of...

Machine learning algorithms are typically evaluated using benchmark datasets under the assumption that these datasets are clean. However, recent studies have revealed the presence of label noise in many benchmark datasets, indicating a biased evaluation to date. Confident learning (CL), an...

This study provides the results of the 2025 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard. The EIS provides a comparative analysis of the innovation performance of the European Union (EU), the 27 Member States, 12 neighbouring European countries and 11 global competitors.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS), first published in 2001 (following a pilot edition in 2000). Over the past quarter of a century, the EIS has become the central tool for monitoring innovation performance and supporting evidence-based policymaking...

This study provides the results of the 2025 edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard (RIS). The 12th edition of the RIS offers a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of 241 regions in 22 EU Member States, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Five...

This Paper analyses the results of the trading data in 2024 for the European traded gas hubs, to give a fuller picture of the recovery after the very turbulent period from 2020 to 2022, where the various hubs now stand and, more importantly, to establish whether the Dutch TTF can now credibly be...

Institutional investors increasingly value alternative assets in strategic asset allocation, with private debt emerging as a key asset class. However, its shortage of market history has hindered the development of standardized proxy benchmarks. For that, many institutional investors still do not...

This report, the eGovernment Benchmark Background Report, presents additional insights around recent technological advancements and delineates areas for enhancement through its comprehensive comparative analysis spanning all Member States within the EU. The framework of the eGovernment...

In the digital service supply chain, digital service providers undertake the marketing platform development programs with satisfying digital service quality (DSQ) to help traditional retail enterprises (TREs) achieve digital technologies and merchandizing innovation. To illustrate the influence...

The European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) is a multidimensional monitoring framework providing a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of the EU27 as well as 12 neighbouring countries, their global partners, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research...

This benchmarking study situates Jordan's trade indicators relative to comparators (Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) with descriptive analysis. Using indicators for port competitiveness, geopolitical stability, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation within a...

The evaluation of systemic risks in General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models is a complex challenge that requires a multifaceted approach, extending beyond traditional capability assessments. This report analyses the role of AI safety benchmarks in identifying systemic risks in GPAI models, proposing a...

Mainly using qualitative data, this paper analyzes whether and how cross-border student mobility contributes to enhanced Philippine tertiary education programs. The paper recognizes that the intake of international students is a product resulting from cross-border and homebased...

Purpose Passive investing has established itself as the dominant force in the world of professionally managed assets, surpassing the concept of index funds. Its meteoric rise is fueled by investors' preference for its dual benefits of strong diversification and low cost. A comprehensive study of...

We analyze the financial portfolio performance of Belgian households, using data from the 2010, 2014 and 2017 waves of the Household Finance and Consumption Survey survey. We document the characteristics of households that participate in risky asset markets, and we examine which households...