Semiconductor supply is subject of sizable subsidy schemes in the US, the EU, China, Japan, Korea, and India. Chip imports are concentrated in few countries, with the EU accounting for less than 5 percent of worldwide chip sales. Chips are highly heterogeneous products that serve different...

Seasonal allergies affect over 400 million people globally, yet the broader economic consequences of pollen exposure remain understudied. Evidence from Japan's ambulance records suggests that high-pollen days are associated with increases in accidents, including traffic accidents and...

This study conceptualizes transformational leadership not as an evaluation by others but as the leader's self-recognition-self-perceived transformational leadership (STFL)-and examines the roles of two psychological resources, Vigor and challenge-oriented coping (Overcoming), together with...

Background: Improving container terminal efficiency requires a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between vessel, truck, and container operations, yet existing studies often analyzed these components separately. In Japanese container terminals, where digitalization initiatives are...

The automotive industry is undergoing an intensive technological transformation driven by environmental regulations, supply-chain disruptions, and the growing competitiveness of electric and digitally integrated vehicle producers. This study examines the impact of advanced manufacturing...

This study builds on the concept of loss tolerance by introducing investment grip, a behavioral interpretation that captures investors' commitment to long-term objectives under adverse market conditions. While loss tolerance traditionally measures the maximum financial loss an investor can...