Despite the growing role of business incubators in fostering digital startups in emerging economies, the mechanism through which business incubator characteristics, specifically relational capital and structural embeddedness, influence startup innovation performance remains underexplored,...

The entrepreneurial performance of new ventures operating within the sustainable open innovation paradigm remains underexplored, particularly in terms of how specific sustainability-oriented practices translate into measurable performance outcomes. Prior research has largely examined...

This study analyses the association between business sustainability and implementing Industry 4.0 through collaborative work and open innovation with stakeholders in medium and large companies in an emerging economy. The information was obtained from a sample of 165 executives from the same...

As consumer behavior in circular supply chains becomes increasingly critical for sustainability, a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving end-of-life (EOL) product return decisions is necessary. This study investigates how consumer-level open innovation influences EOL product return...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping financial auditing by enabling greater efficiency, precision, and risk detection. Leveraging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Financial Statement Data Sets for the fiscal year 2024, a dual-model framework...

In an environment characterised by high competitiveness, companies must constantly innovate and focus on products and processes continuous improvement. Portugal's business environment is predominantly made up of SMEs, which, given their characteristics, are more limited in terms of resources and...

Transport emissions play a crucial role in the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHG) and the progression of climate change. Electric vehicles (EV) present a viable solution to this issue, aligning with the sustainable development goal through affordable and clean energy. However, in numerous...

Addressing current environmental challenges is not solely a matter of governmental policies. Organizations are key stakeholders who play a vital role through strategic partnerships and adoption of innovative technologies. Based on the dynamic capabilities framework, this research investigates...