The adoption of sustainable enterprise resource planning systems in small and medium-sized enterprises represents a strategic response to the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. This study seeks to identify which factors determine the level of...

Aim/purpose - This pilot study explores the main obstacles hindering the effective implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). By thoroughly understanding these barriers, organizations can develop customized strategies and interventions to overcome...

Purpose: Governments in developing countries are riddled with operational inefficiencies. Many have turned to electronic service delivery to address these operational problems. With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the push for digitalisation has only got stronger. We use the...

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a data-driven maintenance strategy that aims to avoid unplanned downtimes by predicting the remaining lifetime of maintenance objects. Thus, unnecessary replacements of spare parts and critical process disturbances due to breakdowns can be avoided. Despite the...

This study proposes that MNCs might withdraw from the CSR concept to gain tangible benefits, like improved corporate financial performance (CFP), and intangible benefits, such as reputational capital (RC). This represents a paradigm shift from the philanthropic end of the spectrum to the...

This qualitative study explores parental attitudes towards bilingual education in Mozambique. To improve foundational learning, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have re-evaluated their language-ofeducation policies and experimented with bilingual education. Community buy-in is essential...

Die Reaktivierung von Schienenstrecken ist eine zentrale Maßnahme für nachhaltige Raumentwicklung und Mobilität. Allerdings werden bestehende Reaktivierungspotenziale in Deutschland nur unzureichend genutzt, denn nur wenige Strecken wurden in den letzten Jahren bzw. werden absehbar wieder in...

Indonesia has enormous potential and challenges in terms of development and renewable energy. Significant developments will necessitate using new energy sources such as solar, water, wind, and geothermal. However, renewable energy production and transition affect, and are affected by, the...

The implementation resources guide European University alliances and higher education institutions to improve interoperability and make seamless data exchange and student mobility a reality. The practical materials were developed in collaboration with experts from the higher education...

The implementation resources guide European University alliances and higher education institutions to improve interoperability and make seamless data exchange and student mobility a reality. The practical materials were developed in collaboration with experts from the higher education...

This implementation guide provides practical advice to employers aiming at designing workplace resources such as guidance documents (e.g. leaflets, posters, videos), training material and others to support the introduction and deployment of smart digital systems for the improvement of...

This qualitative study explores parental attitudes towards bilingual education in Mozambique. To improve foundational learning, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have re-evaluated their language-ofeducation policies and experimented with bilingual education. Community buy-in is essential...

Die Reaktivierung von Schienenstrecken ist eine zentrale Maßnahme für nachhaltige Raumentwicklung und Mobilität. Allerdings werden bestehende Reaktivierungspotenziale in Deutschland nur unzureichend genutzt, denn nur wenige Strecken wurden in den letzten Jahren bzw. werden absehbar wieder in...

This study investigates how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles can be effectively integrated into the Balanced Scorecard (BSc) framework within local government organizations (LGOs) to enhance strategic planning and sustainability performance. Addressing a gap in the...

This study proposes that MNCs might withdraw from the CSR concept to gain tangible benefits, like improved corporate financial performance (CFP), and intangible benefits, such as reputational capital (RC). This represents a paradigm shift from the philanthropic end of the spectrum to the...

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a data-driven maintenance strategy that aims to avoid unplanned downtimes by predicting the remaining lifetime of maintenance objects. Thus, unnecessary replacements of spare parts and critical process disturbances due to breakdowns can be avoided. Despite the...

The Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) is the framework of economic policies covering the European Union (EU) - including both euro area and non-euro area countries. The principal long-term aim of EMU is economic convergence for the EU over three successive stages. Once a country reaches the...

The Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) is the framework of economic policies covering the European Union (EU) - including both euro area and non-euro area countries. The principal long-term aim of EMU is economic convergence for the EU over three successive stages. Once a country reaches the...

The publication of nearly 600,000 new species occurrence maps using Global Biodiversity Information Facility data provides an opportunity to reassess international species protection with broader representation for plants, invertebrates, and other species. This development aligns with the global...

The purpose of this study was to detect from the literature the roles of the Government, investors, and regulators in ESG implementation in South Africa from 2002 to 2022. ESG implementation in South Africa ensures sustainable business practices are adopted by firms operating within the country....

This study identifies key drivers for ERP implementation in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Austro-Ecuador and examines their impact on operational efficiency, strategic adaptability, and digital transformation. Motivated by the limited empirical evidence on ERP adoption in Latin...

Based on industry use cases, we identify six distinct types of digital transformation (DT), each grounded in a specific concept or enabling technology. These DT types can be implemented individually or combined to drive transformation initiatives. While deploying a single DT type often focuses...

The adoption of ISO 27037, the international standard for digital evidence handling, remains poorly understood in emerging economy government contexts despite its critical importance for cybersecurity and judicial integrity. Existing literature predominantly examines private-sector...