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Systematic identification and validation of critical success factors for ISO/IEC 17025 implementation

Panagiotidou, Evangelia; Chountalas, Panos T.; … - 2025

In the broader context of quality management, testing and calibration laboratories are increasingly adopting ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation as a key benchmark for achieving operational excellence. This management system standard outlines the essential requirements laboratories must meet to...

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Quality education starting with teacher education

Sinsay-Villanueva, Leih Maruss V.; Garcia, Glenda Darlene V. - 2025

Teacher education and development in the Philippines face serious challenges, including underperforming teacher education institutions (TEIs), inadequate and often misguided professional development systems, and an unclear career progression track. A particular concern grows with the...

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The impact of quality management strategies on project performance and sustainability

Ignace, Hanyurwimfura; Amolo, Amolo Elvis Juma - 2025

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AI-driven tools in modern software quality assurance : an assessment of benefits, challenges, and future directions

Pysmennyi, Ihor; Kyslyi, Roman; Kleshch, Kyrylo - 2025

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Strengthening CHED's developmental and regulatory capacity

Aldaba, Fernando T.; Sescon, Jose T.; Alconis, Karl Eli - 2024

This paper examines and proposes strategies to strengthen the development and regulation of Higher Education in the Philippines as enacted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Through a comprehensive review of CHED's mandate, a comparative analysis of higher education systems throughout...

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Quality upgrading in global supply chains: evidence from Colombian coffee

Macchiavello, Rocco; Miquel-Florensa, Josepa; Roux, … - 2026

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Quality upgrading in global supply chains : evidence from Colombian coffee

Macchiavello, Rocco; Miquel-Florensa, Josepa; Roux, … - 2025

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Targeting toward optimal inventory in automotive industry : an analysis based on Six Sigma methodology

Puiu, Ionela-Roxana; Petre, Ioana Mădălina; … - 2026

Background: This paper presents an analysis and a structured framework for improving inventory accuracy in an automotive factory, considering the current context of global disruptions. In 2023, the company recorded 20,340 inventory adjustments (1695 per month) and a 0.24% monthly net value...

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Incentive strategies and dynamic game analysis for supply chain quality governance from the perspective of agricultural product liability

Zhong, Jianlan; Liu, Hong - 2026

Background: From the perspective of product liability, this study explores how agricultural product e-commerce enterprises can enhance the quality of the agricultural product supply chain through quality incentive strategies. Methods: Based on a tripartite evolutionary game model, the strategic...

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A hybrid agile-quality management framework for enhancing productivity in a public academic research laboratory : a case study

Pereira, Wellison Amorim; Medina, Gustavo; Monaro, Daniel; … - 2026

Research laboratories in universities face a complex challenge: they must manage multiple projects, diverse teams, and tight deadlines, often with limited resources. While the business world has long used agile and quality management tools to navigate such complexity, these methods are...

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Harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements for enhancing cross-border payments : updated report

2026 - Updated report

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Das Phänomen "akademischer Widerstand" an deutschen Hochschulen : eine Untersuchung am Beispiel der Einführung von Qualitätsmanagement

Lust, Michael - 2026

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Return policy selection and blockchain technology adoption decision in a supply chain with quality information disclosure

Li, Haijiao; Yao, Ye; Zhang, Guoqing - 2026

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Importance of continuous improvement and emerging technologies on service sector in firms in an emerging economy

Bernal-Torres, César A.; Paipa, Luis; Jarrah-Nezhad, Yavar - 2026

Purpose: This study examines the impact of continuous improvement practices and emerging technologies on business performance in the service sector of an emerging economy. It seeks to identify whether these factors contribute positively to competitiveness and how their effects compare to...

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Developing an integrated optimization inspection scheme with a flexible sampling mechanism for quality determination based on the process loss index

Darmawan, Armin; Armayfa, Afirah; Sesa, Meti - 2026

Purpose: This study examines the quick switching sampling (QSS) system. This well-established sampling scheme incorporates two single sampling plans (SSPs) with adaptive transition rules between normal and tightened inspections. The QSS system dynamically adjusts inspection stringency in...

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An optimized dependent sampling scheme for mixed quality criteria in feed manufacturing industry

Anityasari, Maria; Indrawijaya, Rivaldo; Kurniati, Nani; … - 2026

Purpose: This research proposed dependent sampling plan incorporating mixed acceptance criteria for entrance quality control of corn kernels, a primary material in the feed manufacturing industry. Mathematical models are involved to determine the alternative samplin plan based on allowable risk...

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The role of channel integration quality in shaping consumer behavior in omnichannel and multi-channel retail

Tulebayeva, Nazym T.; Kozhamkulova, Zhanna T.; … - 2026

Purpose This study examines how channel integration quality influences consumer behavior-specifically satisfaction, purchase intentions, and brand loyalty-in omnichannel and multi-channel retail environments. It aims to highlight cross-country differences by comparing the Turkish and Kazakhstani...

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Deconstructing quality infrastructure : a quantitative analysis of the global QI index

Harmes-Liedtke, Ulrich; Pietrobelli, Carlo; Ramkissoon, … - 2026

Quality Infrastructure (QI) is defined as the system comprising organizations (public and private), policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, and practices that support and enhance the quality, safety, and environmental feature of goods, services, and processes. The Global Quality...

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Transition towards a sustainable circular battery business ecosystem : quality management principles impacting the value chain

Saari, Ulla A.; Ito, Yasuhito; Kajikawa, Yuya; Aalto, Pami - 2026

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Recovering a lost ISO 9001 certification : what is the economic impact?

Cândido, Carlos J. F.; Coelho, Luís M. S.; Peixinho, … - 2026

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The effect of industry 4.0 and lean management on operational performance improvement : evidence from Italy

Grando, Alberto; Belvedere, Valeria; Chiarini, Andrea; … - 2026

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Future research on quality management and development needs for excellence models

Eriksson, Henrik; Fundin, Anders - 2026

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Siamese networks for AI-powered automated banknote quality control

Gentile, Salvatore; Luciani, Andrea; Marchetti, Sabina; … - 2026

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Carbon accounting quality : measurement and the role of assurance

Gipper, Brandon; Sequeira, Fiona; Shi, Shawn Xiaofeng - 2026

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Audit quality characteristics and financial reporting quality among Jordanian small and medium enterprises : a PLS-SEM approach

Alshira'h, Ahmad Farhan - 2026

This study aims to examine the influence of geographical distance, social distance, auditor independence, technical quality, and process quality on the quality of financial reporting, providing a comprehensive understanding of the aspects that determine audit effectiveness. The research employs...

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Export quality of functional materials in Japan : 2000-2023

Matsubayashi, Yōichi; Luong, Dung Anh - 2026

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How lighthouse companies are pioneering Indonesia's Industry 4.0 and 5.0 revolution? : a soft system methodology approach

Kurniawan, Totok; Yudoko, Gatot; Handayati, Yuanita - 2026

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Reimagining India's Quality Ecosystem

Kher, Rajeev; Jauhri, Anil; Stutee, Om - 2026

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Quality function deployment method for streamlining access to information in governance

Šimonová, Timea; Malindzakova, Marcela; Štofková, Zuzana - 2026

Nowadays information logistics and its integration with information systems is a competitive advantage for a company. The focus is on theoretical knowledge gained from e-maintenance environments, security measures, and objectives. In companies, it is important to conduct a risk analysis and...

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The impact of ISO standards on the diffusion of scientific knowledge

Neuhäusler, Peter; Blind, Knut - 2026

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The engineering of consumer experiences under affect assimilation and quality contrast

Deshmane, Abhishek; Martínez-de-Albéniz, Victor; … - 2026 - Revised version of 2023/58/TOM

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Make it Work - Qualitätsprozesse im Arbeitsmarktpolitischen Dreieck : Abschlussbericht - Befunde und Handlungsempfehlungen

Schulze-Böing, Matthias; Engler, Fabian; Kaps, Silvia; … - 2026

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Digital Twin (DT) : driven real-time optimization and resilience framework for perishable supply chains using MIP and agile quality tools

Manoharan, Prafulla Kumar; Sharma, Vinay - 2026

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Applying total quality management and auditor size theories to audit quality : evidence from Tanzanian auditing firms

Chaula, Freddy; Chalu, Henry; Ambege, Paul - 2026

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Solving the paradox of Lean Management's low success rate

Samson, Danny; Ho, William; Seyedghorban, Zahra; … - 2026

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Process improvement in an onshore wind turbine blade industrial unit

Silva, Beatriz Oliveira; Matias, João Carlos Oliveira; … - 2026

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Ergebnisse des Online-Foto-Vergleichstests 2025 im Rahmen der Qualitätssicherung zur Waldzustandserhebung in Deutschland

Meining, Stefan; Bielefeldt, Judith; Dietrich, Viktoria; … - 2026

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Results of the first digital European Photo International Cross-comparison Course 2025 (Photo ICC 2025) as part of the quality assurance of the crown condition assessment

Meining, Stefan; Bielefeldt, Judith; Dietrich, Viktoria; … - 2026

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Ergebnisse des Online-Foto-Vergleichstests 2025 im Rahmen der Qualitätssicherung zur Waldzustandserhebung in Deutschland

Meining, Stefan; Bielefeldt, Judith; Dietrich, Viktoria; … - 2026

Der bundesweite Foto-Vergleichstest 2025 diente der Qualitätssicherung der visuellen Kronenansprache im Rahmen der Waldzustandserhebung (WZE) und wurde erstmals als regulärer Test vollständig über eine webbasierte Anwendung durchgeführt. Insgesamt beteiligten sich 63 Teams aus zehn...

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Results of the first digital European Photo International Cross-comparison Course 2025 (Photo ICC 2025) as part of the quality assurance of the crown condition assessment

Meining, Stefan; Bielefeldt, Judith; Dietrich, Viktoria; … - 2026

The International Photo Cross-comparison Course (Photo ICC 2025) was conducted to ensure the quality of visual crown condition assessments within the framework of the ICP Forests monitoring program. For the first time, the course was implemented entirely as a web-based application in a regular...

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When quality management helps agri-food firms to export

Emlinger, Charlotte; Latouche, Karine - 2026

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Implementation and adaptation of WASH FIT in healthcare facilities : a systematic scoping review

Kpodzro, Sena; Cronk, Ryan; Lineberger, Hannah; … - 2026

Environmental health services are important for patient safety and strong health systems, yet access in many countries is poor. To address this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) developed the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement...

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Impact of management and leadership commitment on sustainable mango production : a mediating role of supply chain management practices

Nazeer, Sonia; Shafiq, Muhammad; Ahsan, Ali; Sopadang, … - 2026

Pakistan, the world's fifth largest mango producer, faces declining yields due to unsustainable farming practices. This study examines how top management and leadership commitment (TML) influences sustainable mango production (SMP) through the mediating roles of information quality (IQ), human...

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Determination of electricity quality indicators in distribution networks of industrial enterprises when using starting devices of powerful electric drives

Gromovyy, Oleksiy; Smail, Arailym; Smagulova, Karshiga; … - 2026

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Access to standards, access to markets : ISO access, quality infrastructure, and international trade

Lessmann, Christian; Yao, Zhixiao - 2026

This paper studies whether access to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) increases trade and through which margin. Using newly constructed ISO access data in a domestic-inclusive structural gravity framework for 185 trading partners from 1980 to 2016, the paper shows that...

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An analytical fuzzy goal programming approach for customer-driven design decisions

Cherif, Mohamed Sadok - 2026

Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a widely used method that effectively translates customer requirements (CRs) into technical characteristics (TCs) during product or service development. Integrating the Kano model, which categorizes CRs based on their impact on customer satisfaction, enhances...

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When quality (doesn't) pay : evidence from two experiments in Uganda

Van Campenhout, Bjorn; Ariong, Richard; Kariuki, Sarah … - 2026

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Audit fees-audit quality relationship : does employee board representation matter?

Owusu, Andrews; Atif, Muhammad; Holmes, Mark David; … - 2026

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Perceptions of key managerial characteristics of leaders in local self-governments in serbia

Arsenijević, Olja; Radošević, Igor; Perić, Nenad - 2026

This paper examines leadership characteristics within local self-governments in the Republic of Serbia through a comparative analysis of leaders' self-assessments and associates' evaluations. Drawing on the Johari Window framework, the study explores differences in the perception of leadership...

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Enhancing sustainable performance in healthcare : the role of TQM, IT, and GSCM practices, and the moderating influence of management commitment

Masudin, Ilyas; Khoiriyah, Umi; Zulfikarijah, Fien; … - 2026

This study examines how Total Quality Management (TQM), Information Technology (IT), and Green Supply Chain Management Practices (GSCMP) drive sustainability performance in healthcare, with management initiative as a moderator. Using survey data from 231 Indonesian hospitals and a hybrid SEM-ANN...

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An assessment of the relationship between human dimensions, hard lean practices and operational performance : moderation role of lean duration

Machingura, Tinotenda; Maware, Catherine; Adetunji, Olufemi - 2026

Organizations are embracing lean manufacturing (LM) to enhance their operational performance. Extant research recommends that manufacturing organizations align hard lean practices (HLP) with soft lean practices (SLP), such as human dimensions. We analyzed the impact of HLP on the association...

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