Performance evaluation frameworks are essential for monitoring and enhancing the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Nonetheless, the existing frameworks exhibit particular deficiencies in delivering a comprehensive assessment of SOE performance or facilitating significant...

The new round of scientific and industrial revolution has brought both opportunities and challenges for national technological development. To grasp the opportunities, we highlight that policymakers should consider the choice of policies from the foresight perspective of future-oriented...

Background: Selecting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for complex port environments is a significant challenge. This study addresses a key research gap by identifying and prioritizing the critical factors for ERP selection within the strategic context of United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

Small and medium-sized enterprises face significant challenges in effectively implementing design thinking due to limited resources, leadership skepticism, and a paucity of suitable frameworks. This study addresses these challenges by developing and validating a web-based Design Thinking and...

Cryptocurrency has gained popularity as a potential new global payment method. It has the potential to be faster, cheaper, and more secure than existing payment networks, making it a game-changer in the global economy. However, more research is needed to identify the factors driving...

This article explores experts' perspectives on the most important soft skills for entrepreneurial success in the Western Balkans (WB) and identifies effective educational and workplace practices to foster these skills. Using a qualitative Delphi study supported by a literature review, the...

As Morocco aspires to position itself as a regional hub for financial innovation in Africa, its Fintech sector presents a paradox: despite a robust digital infrastructure and growing institutional support, adoption remains limited. Systemic barriers-such as a persistent cash-based culture, low...

Our research has focused on addressing the following research questions for the growth strategies of SMEs: (1) What are the stages of profitable growth, and what factors contribute to these growth stages? (2) Which critical factors must be addressed for an organization to progress to the next...

Information and communications technology (ICT) encompasses the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. In the context of Europe, the adoption of cutting-edge ICT is rapidly accelerating competitiveness, innovation, and job creation. However, this progress depends on a...

This study examines the future role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming research processes within the social sciences, focusing on how AI may redefine researchers' responsibilities and potentially replace human participants in certain types of studies. Employing the Delphi method,...

This study proposes a hybrid framework combining Deep Learning (DL) and Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) to evaluate author similarity and enhance collaboration in bioinformatics research. The model integrates structured expert judgment through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and...

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the importance of human factors in cybersecurity has become increasingly evident yet is often overlooked. This research employs the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus on the managerial actions that enhance cybersecurity by leveraging human factors....

Sustainable Medicine Consumption (SMC) encompasses responsible consumer practices related to the acquisition, use, and disposal of medicines while considering social, economic, and environmental sustainability dimensions. This study employs the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus on key...

Attrition is the biggest pain point in the contact-center industry across nations. Hence, it is important to study how to retain contact center employees. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing long-term retention among contact center employees in Malaysia. The Delphi method...

New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) in agriculture have generated significant interest due to their potential to address many sustainability challenges related to food production. However, this potential is hindered by existing regulations and negative societal attitudes. The debate is wide open...

Purpose This paper is dedicated to elaborating, proposing and validating an action plan to enhance the mitigation of risks generated by the COVID-19 pandemic in the electric sector supply chain, aiming to promote a more resilient supply chain. Design/methodology/approach For this, a systematic...

Global labor market shifts have spurred the need for innovations and adaptations in workplace norms. This evolution demands a workforce with technical and soft skills to meet sustainability and industry advancements. The paper aims to elucidate the complex challenges related to the ambition to...

Objective The objective of this article is to prioritize technologies, innovations, and new businesses related to the leather agroindustrial chain in the department of Quindío (Colombia) for the year 2035. Method The prospective scenario and Delphi methods were used to prioritize key variables,...

This abstract presents the methodological approach employed in a comprehensive study focusing on decision making in a collaborative manner in disaster management, with a specific emphasis on cross-border disasters in the Balkan region. Disasters, characterized by their sudden and profound...

This study investigates the key factors influencing employee performance in the banking sector, focusing on how traditional and emergent challenges affect workforce efficiency and satisfaction. Given the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the research seeks to identify the most significant...

Retaining a devoted and skilled workforce has become of paramount importance in China's dynamic and competitive education sector. The consequences of employee turnover bear weight, especially for institutions striving for global excellence, impacting both institutional continuity and the quality...

The purpose of this research is to examine the determinants that impact employee job satisfaction in the manufacturing industry of Malaysia in the midst of technological progress and economic changes that have been further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study utilizes the Delphi...

The study investigates the influence of gamification on the education sector, focusing on increasing metaverse-based learning among university students. Using technology for student engagement, retention, and acquisition could give the Indian education system a competitive edge, especially in a...

The ‘Centro case’ confirmed that each individual director is responsible for financial governance and must be able to ‘read and understand’ financial statements. Despite the centrality of director financial literacy to directors duties, practitioner and academic literature have failed to...

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...

Ports form important links in the overall trade chain and act as driving forces for marine economic development. However, the operation of ports also has certain difficulties and challenges that port operators need to overcome. As such, this research aims to measure the performance efficiency of...

The logistics industry is facing a transformation. Automated driving has been gaining importance in the commercial vehicle industry and trucks with SAE L4 are expected by 2030 for the hub-to-hub scenario. Driven by the research question of what the direct logistics environment of automated...

Effectively managing food supply chains is critical for ensuring food security and safety. Identifying and prioritizing the criteria affecting food supply chain performance is imperative to manage uncertainty and avoid undesirable consequences in Supply Chain Management (SCM). This study aims to...

This study aims to foresee the future of organic farming in the smallholder agricultural systems of the Valencian Region (Spain), as well as to identify how different drivers of change may affect such a future. To do so, two qualitative methodologies were combined: The Delphi method and the...