The Philippine government has historically underinvested in transport infrastructure until a few decades ago when the country was in a relatively more favorable financial position. The immense need to fast-track transport infrastructure investments is driven mainly by two pressure points: 1) the...

For years now, women's involvement in entrepreneurial activities has been widely advocated as part of economies' developmental agenda. This is evidenced by the numerous initiatives, projects, and roadmaps that promote women's integration in economic activities through entrepreneurship....

This study delves into the financial strategies of Italian Serie A football clubs, focusing on the relationship between revenues obtained through the sale of players' tags and those from broadcasting and media rights. Using Resource Dependence Theory (RDT) as lens, this research aims to...

This article aims to understand the importance of having a stadium owned by a football club as an added value if it is designed and managed from a socially responsible perspective in a context, that of Italian sport, which is still far from European standards in terms of infrastructure. The...

This paper proposes a research model for investigating the effect on fan satisfaction and fan loyalty of the three dimensions of the customer engagement construct on Mobile Instant Messaging Apps when they are used as Engagement Platforms in a conversational marketing approach. To test the...

The inception of financial fair play (FFP) regulations in 2011 prompted debates about their potential impact on competitive balance within European football. Divisive arguments emerged: some anticipated a negative influence, foreseeing a decline in competitive balance, while others posited a...

This paper investigates the role of private equity investments in professional football clubs, a phenomenon that has been growing in recent years. The results of the work conducted confirm the impact of private equity not only in terms football clubs financial results, but also as a force for...

This paper examines the complex dynamics at play within the football industry, highlighting how intricate and auto-catalytic processes impact and shape its operational landscape. By examining the interplay and mutual interactions in the objective functions (1) and the transition stages in the...

The Philippines has one of the highest school bullying rates around the world. While its nature, causes and impacts are well-documented in the international literature, the local evidence remains limited and at times conflicting. In this study, we assess the contribution of bullying exposure on...