Business: Theory and Practice
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items: Perceived income stability and financial security among gig workers in Indonesia: a socioeconomic and occupational analysis
items: Fragmented authority and deferred action: deconstructing environmental governance under the European Green Deal in Lithuania
items: What burns out young generations? Part I. Professional burnout among employees from generations Y and Z – problem analysis
items: Development of innovation capability through intellectual capital, psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management in the trading industry
items: Business model design in relocation management through qualimetric approach
items: Possibilities of quantitative assessment of the state of activities of science and technology parks
items: The role of network value alignment (NVA) in improving marketing performance
items: Framework of managerial interventions for the enhancement of port organizational ecosystem’s resilience
items: Quantitative assessment of human capital in Latvia
items: Intentions to consume dietary supplements among Gen Y: extended planned behaviour model
items: Specific features of social development of territorial communities in Ukraine under martial law
items: The antecedents and consequences of sustainable involvement towards fair trade products: moderating effect of perceived consumer effectiveness
items: Systematic review and mapping of governments’ sustainable initiatives and entrepreneurial expectations
items: Family cyberloafing and work-life balance: digital coping with work–family conflict across generations
items: Gamification and its impact on improving training and business innovation processes
items: Independent and joint effects of carbon performance and family ownership on financial reporting quality
items: Assessment of service quality of wholesale construction and finishing materials sales companies: case of Lithuania
items: The EU Green Agenda legal framework and economic growth in developing countries: a panel EKC approach
items: Exploring future scenarios for Latvia’s regional business incubators
items: Leveraging IT use in healthcare records management: impact on customer satisfaction and financial performance through knowledge transfer and absorptive capacity
items: Engagement and flow in the job satisfaction of volunteers at a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Peru
items: What do we (not) know about agricultural economic resilience? Insights from the systematic literature review
items: Exploring search strategy for systematic literature review: evidence from the International Journal of Management Reviews
items: IFRS convergence and international trade: evidence from comparison of Türkiye and European Union
items: The study of factors affecting on COSO ERM success and its consequences: an empirical research of Thai-listed companies
items: R&D impact in the changes of economic structure of population
items: Influence of transport air pollutants on climate change in EU: case of Lithuania
items: Exploration of social dimensions of sustainable behavior
items: Bibliometric and visualized analysis of work engagement in business management
items: Financial performance and capital structure dynamics of the high-tech startups in the Baltic region

Perceived income stability and financial security among gig workers in Indonesia: a socioeconomic and occupational analysis
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description: The gig economy of flexible, platform-mediated, and task-based work has been reshaping the labour markets of countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Gig workers usually operate without formal contracts or social protection and face unique challenges related to income volatility management and long-term financial planning. This study analyses how gig workers in Indonesia perceive income stability and financial security at the individual level on various socio-economic and occupational dimensions. Based on a crosssectional survey of 1,196 respondents from Java Island, the study uses descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis analyses to identify behavioral and structural determinants of financial perceptions. A strong positive correlation is detected between perceived financial security and income stability; however, it varies remarkably in selected income brackets, savings behavior, work tenure, bonus frequency, and debt sources. Urban freelancers, especially those in Jakarta, report higher financial confidence compared to rural service-sector workers. The study will point out the role of financial literacy, platform incentives, and regional infrastructure in shaping economic resilience. Centering the lived experiences of gig workers themselves, this paper contributes to policy discussions on the regulation of digital labour and social protection in Indonesia’s evolving gig economy.
subject: Articles
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subject: gig economy
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subject: income stability
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subject: financial security
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subject: platform labor
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subject: Indonesia
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subject: digital work
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subject: socioeconomic disparities
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creator: Nurmala Ahmar
creator: Andri Setia Dharma
creator: Dwi Prastowo Darminto
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: 87
ending page: 98
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.24901

Fragmented authority and deferred action: deconstructing environmental governance under the European Green Deal in Lithuania
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description: This study critically examines the evolving landscape of environmental governance in Lithuania within the context of the European Green Deal, drawing on three semi-structured interviews with executive, academic, and legislative stakeholders. Using a two-phase methodology that combines thematic coding analysis with Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction, the research reveals the epistemic tensions, institutional contradictions, and normative ambivalences shaping Lithuania’s green transition. The findings challenge the linear narrative of policy implementation and instead expose a fragmented field governed by binary logics, such as compliance versus conviction, center versus periphery, and participation versus performance. While official strategies emphasize legal alignment and technocratic execution, they often operate through temporal deferral, symbolic participation, and structural dependency on supranational resources. The analysis highlights the performative nature of law, the influence of post-socialist path dependencies, and the failure of procedural participation to generate democratic legitimacy. Through deconstruction, the research reframes crisis not as a catalyst for coherence, but as a condition that reveals the fragility of sustainability discourses. Ultimately, this work argues for a more reflexive, dialogic, and ethically grounded approach to environmental governance, one that recognizes contradiction not as failure, but as the very terrain of democratic transformation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: European Green Deal
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subject: environmental governance
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subject: Lithuania
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subject: deconstruction
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subject: sustainability policy
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creator: Mehmet Recai Uygur
creator: Augustė Dumčiūtė
creator: Yeganeh Arablousabet
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-29
publication date: 2026-01-29
starting page: 69
ending page: 86
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.23747

What burns out young generations? Part I. Professional burnout among employees from generations Y and Z – problem analysis
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description: Professional burnout is one of the most toxic phenomena affecting employees in contemporary organisations. Previously researchers focused on the professional burnout syndrome in the context of professions involving severe stress in the workplace. However, the changing realities of the modern world, turbulent shifts in the social, economic and business dimensions, as well as challenges of psychosocial nature mean that the burnout problem is increasingly noticed among young employees who theoretically should not be significantly affected by this phenomenon at this stage of their career. The purpose of this research is the empirical identification and assessment of organisational and psychosocial factors which can be strong determinants of the occurrence and development of professional burnout among representatives of generations Y and Z. The studies presented in this paper present the perspective of employees – generation Y and Z representatives employed in Polish businesses. The research results demonstrate organisational and psychosocial factors which in the opinion of the subjects of the research are the strongest determinants of the occurrence of professional burnout. The research results presented in this paper constitute part of a larger research project. The second part of the research is presented in the article “What Burns Out Young Generations? Burnout and Countermeasure Methods and Practices: The Perspective of Generation Y and Z Employees, Part II.”
subject: Articles
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subject: generation Z
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subject: generation Y
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subject: professional burnout syndrome
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subject: occupational stress
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subject: work-life balance
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creator: Anna Kowalczyk-Kroenke
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-27
publication date: 2026-01-27
starting page: 56
ending page: 68
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.23963

Development of innovation capability through intellectual capital, psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management in the trading industry
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description: Innovation capability is increasingly critical for organizations facing technological disruption and global competition. In Indonesia, particularly in Batam City’s trading industry, firms struggle to enhance innovation despite the growing availability of digital technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), e-commerce platforms, and automation systems. This study investigates how intangible resources – intellectual capital, psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management – contribute to the development of innovation capability in this context. Data were collected from 306 employees in trading companies and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that intellectual capital strongly influences knowledge management, while psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management significantly enhance innovation capability. Knowledge management also mediates the relationship between intellectual capital and innovation capability. The study contributes to the knowledge-based view by integrating human, leadership, and knowledge perspectives, and extends prior research to the trading sector of an emerging economy. For managers, the findings highlight the importance of investing in intellectual and psychological capital, adopting authentic leadership practices, and strengthening knowledge management systems to maximize the benefits of technological tools such as RFID.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: intellectual capital
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subject: psychological capital
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subject: authentic leadership
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subject: knowledge management
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subject: innovation capability
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creator: Wisnu Yuwono
creator: Jeremy Kent Seputra
creator: Mulyaningrum Mulyaningrum
creator: Erilia Kesumahati
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 45
ending page: 55
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.22722

Business model design in relocation management through qualimetric approach
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description: The purpose of the study is to explore the application of qualitative methods in evaluating business relocation management, particularly focusing on optimizing business models through a qualimetric approach. The methodology involves qualitative research methods such as interviews, surveys and case studies to collect and analyze data on various aspects of business relocation. The article highlights the complexities of business relocation, emphasizing the legal, economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts on business activities. The research identifies key challenges and risks associated with relocation, particularly in the context of Ukrainian businesses relocating during wartime. Research implications suggest the need for further theoretical and analytical exploration of business relocation challenges and the development of comprehensive methodologies to evaluate relocation effectiveness. It offers valuable insights for improving communication with stakeholders, enhancing employee relations, and addressing legal and environmental considerations in relocation decisions. The study contributes to the optimization of business models through a qualimetric approach to relocation management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: business movement management
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subject: relocation and innovation support
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subject: business efficiency
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subject: qualitative research methods
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subject: sustainable business model
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creator: Yevheniia Polishchuk
creator: Mariia Tepliuk
creator: Iuliia Gernego
creator: Alla Ivashchenko
creator: Vladyslav Horbov
creator: Vladyslav Lavreniuk
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-14
publication date: 2026-01-14
starting page: 34
ending page: 44
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.21915

Possibilities of quantitative assessment of the state of activities of science and technology parks
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description: Science and technology parks (STP) play a special role in the knowledge-based economy. An STP is a place where scientific ideas and thoughts are transformed into products and services. As socio-economic systems, they create a basis for the development of start-ups, knowledge transfer, cooperation between enterprises and scientific institutions and, thus, the commercialization of innovations and other research results. For this reason, the focus of STP functioning is the object of scientific research. On the other hand, there are enough unresolved issues. In most cases, individual aspects of STP activities are upset. There is a lack of research related to the assessment of park activities in a comprehensive, systemic manner. Without a general indicator, it is impossible to compare the activities of individual STPs, it is impossible to study their impact on the performance of enterprises, etc. The aim of the article is to develop a methodology for a comprehensive quantitative assessment of the activities of scientific and technological progress and to test it using the example of parks in Poland.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: science and technology parks
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subject: multi-criteria assessments of their activities
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creator: Roman Trishch
creator: Bartłomiej Użyński
creator: Dainora Gedvilaitė
creator: Vladislavas Petraškevičius
creator: Iryna Shevchenko
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-13
publication date: 2026-01-13
starting page: 24
ending page: 33
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.24655

The role of network value alignment (NVA) in improving marketing performance
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description: This research was conducted to identify factors in enhancing marketing performance by testing several aspects such as service orientation, service climate, and network value alignment (NVA). Furthermore, an identification was performed on the factors influencing the improvement of marketing performance from the perspective of Service-Dominant Logic (SDL) theory. This research was conducted on 226 respondents, comprising managers of microfinance institutions in Central Java, Indonesia, with a participation rate of 75%. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling and AMOS 24 software was adopted in testing the hypotheses. The results showed that NVA strengthened the influence of service orientation on microfinance marketing performance through the support of service climate. This research was conducted on microfinance institutions that had characteristics of close social relations with customers. Further research should be performed on more heterogeneous companies to obtain broader and deeper results in managing NVA and enhancing marketing performance. A new perspective was provided on SDL theory by introducing NVA as an important antecedent in driving service climate and marketing performance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: service orientation
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subject: marketing performance
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subject: network
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subject: value
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subject: service climate
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creator: Faqih Nabhan
creator: Agus Waluyo
creator: Augusty Tae Ferdinand
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-07
publication date: 2026-01-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.24168

Framework of managerial interventions for the enhancement of port organizational ecosystem’s resilience
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description: The purpose of this research is to present a conceptual model of Port Organizational Ecosystem (POE) resilience and to develop a framework of managerial interventions to enhance POE resilience in the conditions of high uncertainties. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through focus group interviews and analysed using thematic and statistical methods. The analysis identified key challenges, including global supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, and governance-related issues, emphasizing the critical role of adaptable governance frameworks in mitigating these challenges. Findings reveal that while technological innovations pose challenges, they also offer tools to enhance operational sustainability and resilience. The research highlights managerial weaknesses that complicate these challenges, underscoring the need for managerial interventions focusing on engagement, diversification, and compliance. Research implications suggest the necessity for adaptive leadership and governance structures that promote inclusivity and strategic foresight. Practically, this paper outlines a framework of managerial interventions for improving POE resilience, offering valuable insights for port authorities to integrate worldwide best practices into their operations. This study contributes original insights by linking governance patterns with resilience enhancement, providing a structured approach to understanding and improving POE resilience in the global maritime landscape.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: entrepreneurship
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subject: managerial interventions
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subject: port organizational ecosystem
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subject: port resilience
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subject: port governance
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creator: Elena Valionienė
creator: Erika Župerkienė
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-09
publication date: 2025-12-09
starting page: 463
ending page: 477
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22976

Quantitative assessment of human capital in Latvia
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description: The importance of human capital has been a subject of discussion for several centuries. Over time, various methods for its quantitative assessment have been developed, each offering its own insights into the role of human capital in economic growth of a country. The study focuses on the case of Latvia by analyzing different types of quantitative human capital indicators. The study reviews existing methodologies used for a quantitative assessment of human capital, including indicator-based, cost-based and income-based methods, as well as six human capital indicators such as the human capital index by the World Bank, the human capital index by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and the global human capital index by the World Economic Forum. The results show that, in five out of six indicators, Latvia ranks between the 21st and the 39th place in the world. However, some indexes offer outdated information or place a big focus only on one specific metric. Based on these findings, the authors of the paper propose a new quantitative approach for assessing human capital that integrates labour market, education and health indicators and metrics. The new approach shows that there is room for human capital potential in Latvia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: human capital
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subject: quantitative assessment
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subject: labour market
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subject: education
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subject: health
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subject: Latvia
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creator: Sanita Lasmane
creator: Una Libkovska
creator: Liene Resele-Dūšele
creator: Zane Zonberga
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-08
publication date: 2025-12-08
starting page: 450
ending page: 462
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23465

Intentions to consume dietary supplements among Gen Y: extended planned behaviour model
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description: The attention drawn by COVID-19 in terms of health improvement has included usage of dietary supplements; it is viewed as a means of boosting immune systems and hence supporting a better overall physical condition, The research intends to establish the determining aspects of the intention to consume dietary supplements among those of Gen Y. Extended theory of planned behavior was adopted to develop the framework for this study. The empirical study used primary data generated from Gen Y individuals aware of their consumption. A total of 449 respondents were collected and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results indicated five positive and significant influences on the consumption of dietary supplements by Gen Y: the perceived behavioral control over the use of supplements; need for supplement consumption; health information-seeking behavior; perceived social pressure; and trust in the supplement brand. It is evident that attitude toward dietary supplements significantly mediates the relationship between the social media subjective norm and health information seeking and the intention to consume the dietary supplements. Despite increasing studies on dietary supplement consumption, not much has been done on the aspects influencing intention to consume dietary supplements on the part of Gen Y.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: dietary supplements
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subject: Gen Y
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subject: health supplements
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subject: health information
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subject: planned behavior model
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subject: dietary supplement consumption
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subject: structural equation modeling
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creator: Chutima Chaichana
creator: Sebastian Kot
creator: Bilal Khalid
creator: Singha Chaveesuk
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-03
publication date: 2025-12-03
starting page: 435
ending page: 449
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23387

Specific features of social development of territorial communities in Ukraine under martial law
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description: The article presents the results from a study on the social development of specific communities in the Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine under martial law. The purpose of the article is to present the results from an analysis of the current state of social protection for residents in territorial communities across the Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. The object of the article is the system of providing social services to citizens by municipal social institutions at the local level. The main provisions of the article are based on a survey of more than two hundred experienced employees of social institutions and facilities. It is shown that despite the military operations, local self-government bodies manage to fulfil the social obligations that the state has to its citizens. The article describes the main problems in the implementation of social policy at the local level: the devastating impact of war, professional burnout of specialists due to staff shortages and an increase in the volume of responsibilities, and an increase in the number of those who can apply for social assistance. It is proved that in the near future, the problems of protecting orphans, families in difficult life circumstances, and military personnel who will be dismissed from the Defence Forces of Ukraine will become more acute.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: social services
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subject: social protection
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subject: martial law
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subject: territorial communities
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subject: challenges
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subject: local self-government
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creator: Serhiy Lukin
creator: Anton Meliakov
creator: Andriejus Sadauskis
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-28
publication date: 2025-11-28
starting page: 411
ending page: 421
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23262

The antecedents and consequences of sustainable involvement towards fair trade products: moderating effect of perceived consumer effectiveness
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description: This research focuses on the role of personal values and consumer social responsibility in shaping enduring involvement and purchase intention of fair trade products, taking into account the moderating effect of perceived consumer effectiveness. This study aims to examine how these psychological and behavioral factors interact to influence consumer decisions regarding fair trade, and to identify under which conditions involvement translates into actual purchase intention. A study was conducted with 593 Tunisian consumers. The results of this study highlight the complexity of the relationship between enduring involvement and purchase behavior, revealing the influence of factors such as personal values and perceived consumer effectiveness. The study also shows that altruistic values are crucial for enduring involvement but are not sufficient to trigger purchase behavior. Furthermore, stimulation, as an individualistic value, positively impacts purchase intention. It was also found that fair trade consumers prioritize international solidarity over the geographical origin of the products. This research contributes, among other things, to addressing the gap in research concerning fair trade.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: consumer social responsibility
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subject: enduring involvement
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subject: purchase intention
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subject: fair trade products
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subject: perceived consumer effectiveness
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subject: personal values
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creator: Dorsaf Dellech
creator: Meriem Behi
creator: Moez Debabi
creator: Mohsen Debabi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-19
publication date: 2025-11-19
starting page: 396
ending page: 410
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22438

Systematic review and mapping of governments’ sustainable initiatives and entrepreneurial expectations
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description: This systematic literature review aimed to map existing governmental practices aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and comparing them with entrepreneurial expectations. The primary objective was to identify gaps in existing policies concerning sustainability initiatives. The review employed a systematic search strategy in one of the primary scientific publication databases over the last three years, focusing on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Inclusion criteria involved studies addressing “sustainability” and “state interventions”, and synonyms. The assessment methodology incorporated PICO criteria and content analysis, with rigorous double-check controls. A total of 367 studies on sustainability interventions were included, with in-depth analysis of 185 articles. The review highlighted that those governmental measures primarily concentrated on pivotal factors crucial to entrepreneurs, such as robust policies, investments, and effective communication strategies. The synthesis of findings from this systematic review emphasizes the importance of bridging gaps between governmental sustainability initiatives and entrepreneurial expectations. It illuminates key areas where policy alignment could be optimized, offering insights into additional factors pivotal for a more comprehensive and effective approach towards achieving SDGs. Using the PICO methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions, authors concluded that while this methodology can improve research question formulation and evidence identification in social science, our review found that studies often lack a clear statement of the problem, rarely report intervention failures, and seldom present alternative approaches.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: sustainable development goals
  topic: keywords
subject: government interventions
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subject: PICO
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainability barriers
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creator: Igors Kukjans
creator: Justina Hudenko
creator: Inguna Jurgelane-Kaldava
creator: Maris Juruss
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-13
publication date: 2025-11-13
starting page: 371
ending page: 384
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23267

Family cyberloafing and work-life balance: digital coping with work–family conflict across generations
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description: Work-family conflict (WFC) often undermines employees’ well-being, yet the coping role of family-related cyberloafing (FCL) across generations remains unclear. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study examines relationships among WFC, FCL, and work-life balance (WLB) and tests whether these links vary for Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Survey data from 309 married Indonesian women were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling and multi‐group analysis. In the full sample, WFC reduced WLB, whereas FCL independently improved WLB. Multi-group analysis revealed that only the relationship between WFC and FCL differed by cohort, positive and significant for Generation X but non-significant for Millennials and Generation Z. At the same time, the influences of WFC and FCL on WLB were consistent. These findings confirm TPB-based mechanisms and highlight the need for generation-sensitive flexibility and technology policies to support work-life balance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: work-life balance
  topic: keywords
subject: work-family conflict
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subject: family cyberloafing
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subject: generational differences
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subject: multi-group SEM
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creator: Ahyar Yuniawan
creator: Fuad Mas'ud
creator: Muhamad Syaichu
creator: Rosaly Franksiska
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-10
publication date: 2025-11-10
starting page: 345
ending page: 359
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.24088

Gamification and its impact on improving training and business innovation processes
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description: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of gamification on employee motivation and engagement in business innovation processes. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, including 55 articles retrieved from the Scopus database, following the PRISMA statement guidelines. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to ensure the relevance and quality of the reviewed studies. Regarding materials and methods, a specific search equation was used to identify articles addressing the relationship between gamification and productivity in the workplace. Key data were extracted from the selected articles, including information on the study population, the gamification techniques implemented, and the observed benefits. The findings were categorized to identify recurring patterns and themes. Results showed that gamification enhances employee motivation and engagement, thereby improving business innovation processes. Various gamification techniques were identified as effective, along with contextual factors that influenced outcomes. The review also highlighted the need to tailor gamification strategies to maximize their benefits. It is concluded that this work provides a critical overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of gamification and its application in business innovation. Areas requiring further research were identified, suggesting that gamification can be a valuable tool for improving productivity and creativity within organizations.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: gamification
  topic: keywords
subject: business innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: training
  topic: keywords
subject: motivation
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subject: engagement
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creator: Nelson Jesús Campos Rosendo
creator: Soratna Verónica Navas Gotopo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-08
publication date: 2026-01-08
starting page: 12
ending page: 23
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.24630

Independent and joint effects of carbon performance and family ownership on financial reporting quality
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description: This study examines the individual and joint impact of carbon emission disclosure and family ownership on audit report lag using data from 124 non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2019. Findings show that greater carbon emission disclosure reduces audit report lag, leading to higher financial reporting quality. Conversely, family-controlled firms tend to have longer audit report lag, as external auditors perceive them as having higher audit risks. The interaction between carbon performance and family ownership also contributes to delays in audit reporting. Additionally, family members in supervisory roles lead to increased audit report timeliness, negatively impacting financial reporting quality. Next, the effects of carbon performance and family firms on audit report lag remain statistically significant for companies in high-profile industries. Furthermore, analysis of endogeneity confirms the credibility of the factors influencing audit report lag. The study highlights the importance of carbon disclosure in environmental and financial reporting, while family-owned businesses may struggle with audit deadlines due to their unique characteristics. Recognizing these obstacles can help auditors and regulators tailor their approaches when auditing family-owned enterprises to ensure timely reporting. This research contributes to the literature by exploring the relationship between carbon disclosure, family ownership, and audit report completion time, emphasizing the need to integrate environmental factors into financial reporting practices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: carbon emission disclosure
  topic: keywords
subject: family ownership
  topic: keywords
subject: financial reporting quality
  topic: keywords
subject: Indonesia
  topic: keywords
creator: Hendra Susanto
creator: Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana
creator: Rusmin Rusmin
creator: Emita Astami
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: 99
ending page: 111
doi: 10.3846/btp.2026.22183

Assessment of service quality of wholesale construction and finishing materials sales companies: case of Lithuania
type: item
description: Customer service is one of the main factors influencing the success of a company’s operations, as it directly determines customer satisfaction, loyalty and the company’s image. High-quality service encourages customers to return and strengthens long-term cooperation. This article analyses customer service principles and their significance, and service quality assessment methods that identify problem areas and ensure high service standards. The main criteria for assessing service quality are discussed, such as employee professionalism, speed of service, clear and polite communication, understanding customer needs and problem-solving effectiveness. The importance of feedback in improving service quality is emphasised, and customer satisfaction measurement methods are discussed, including surveys, feedback analysis and service quality methodologies. The article also underlines that continuous assessment of service quality and customer service improvement is essential to achieving long-term business growth, customer loyalty and competitive advantage. Therefore, this article aims to determine how customers assess the quality of service of wholesale construction and finishing materials sales companies, i.e., their expectations and the actual situation. A systematic analysis of scientific literature and the SERVQUAL method is used to achieve this goal. The results obtained show that companies in this sector, due to the specifics of their activities, pay little attention to meeting customer expectations. However, they still have to assess and consider customer expectations to achieve a high-quality service standard. This is the only way to adapt to market changes and ensure long-term success more effectively.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: customer service
  topic: keywords
subject: service quality
  topic: keywords
subject: customer satisfaction
  topic: keywords
subject: SERVQUAL
  topic: keywords
subject: customer expectations
  topic: keywords
creator: Monika Linkevič
creator: Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-28
publication date: 2025-11-28
starting page: 422
ending page: 434
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23626

The EU Green Agenda legal framework and economic growth in developing countries: a panel EKC approach
type: item
description: With the rapid rate of climatic change and environmental degradation, sustainable economic growth with conservation of the environment has turned into a question of highest priority and concern for the world, especially for developing nations. The study aims to interpret the European Green Agenda legal framework and its implications for the green economy of developing countries using the Environmental Kuznets Curve EKC as a basis of panel estimation. The research method used is quantitative, using data from 1990 to 2024 from the World Bank Indicators. The econometric approach is based on panel data employing the Environmental Kuznets hypothesis for further empirical estimation. The variables included in the model are Carbon Intensity CO2, and GDP per capita growth in a panel of 6WB countries such as Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. The main hypothesis testing is that the developing countries face greater CO2 emission in their attempt to grow economically, which is also the main hypothesis under the Environmental Kuznets Curve. The study finds a U-shaped relationship function between GDP per capita growth and Carbon Intensity CO2 in the case of the Western Balkans under study circumstances. The greater the GDP per capita growth (above the turning point level of 4259.69), the greater the Carbon intensity. The study further concludes that the EKC hypothesis does not have universal implications depending on the stage of country development and the period under investigation. This study is very important for several reasons: first, it is the first testing the basic EKC hypothesis for the Western Balkan countries and adds to the literature the fact that the EKC hypothesis is not universal; second, by using econometric models of panel data, it tests the EKC hypothesis and proves the opposite, an U function; between CO2 and GDP per capita growth and third, the study emphasizes the importance of the European Green Agenda toward…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Green Agenda
  topic: keywords
subject: legal framework
  topic: keywords
subject: Environmental Kuznets Curve
  topic: keywords
subject: CO2
  topic: keywords
subject: GDP per capita growth
  topic: keywords
creator: Besime Fekri Ziberi
creator: Xhemazie Ibraimi
creator: Nawaz Ahmad
creator: Jolita Vveinhardt
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-08-28
publication date: 2025-08-28
starting page: 305
ending page: 322
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23716

Exploring future scenarios for Latvia’s regional business incubators
type: item
description: The research demonstrates that since 2007, the business incubator programs administered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) have significantly boosted regional entrepreneurship in Latvia. These programs provide essential support to young entrepreneurs, promote employment, stimulate entrepreneurship, and enhance the quality of life in the regions. Additionally, they increase export capacity and tax revenues. In this period, business incubators have been operated by the state, universities and private companies. The research analyzed future scenarios for the further development of regional business incubators in Latvia. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and expert assessments, the study considered Latvia’s economic and social goals and strategic directions for regional development, underscoring the critical role of business incubators in promoting regional entrepreneurship and societal well-being. The research explored the possibility of transferring the administration of regional incubators to private companies, universities, or municipalities, which could impact regional economic development. A detailed assessment of previous LIAA programs concluded that various organizations, including private companies and universities, could effectively manage regional business incubators, fostering innovation and new product creation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: business incubator
  topic: keywords
subject: regional development
  topic: keywords
subject: regional entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
creator: Karlis Markus
creator: Baiba Rivza
creator: Peteris Rivza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-21
publication date: 2025-07-21
starting page: 266
ending page: 276
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23386

Leveraging IT use in healthcare records management: impact on customer satisfaction and financial performance through knowledge transfer and absorptive capacity
type: item
description: This research looks at how IT use in managing healthcare records benefits organizational performance. This paper addresses a critical research gap by examining how the implementation of IT affects performance through organized learning mechanisms, absorptive capacity and knowledge transfer effectiveness, two under researched components from prior healthcare IT literature. Based on organizational learning theory, the study proposes internal capabilities mediate the relationship between the use of IT and organizational performance. A quantitative survey of 304 healthcare professionals was conducted, with data analysed using structural equation modelling and SmartPLS. The findings indicate that IT use has a substantial impact on knowledge transfer, and that knowledge transfer mediating the relationship between absorptive capacity and both customer satisfaction and financial performance. This study theoretically extends the discourse on IT enabled organizational performance by focusing on the role of organizational learning in the IT performance relationship. In practice, it provides operational ramifications for health-care leaders by emphasizing the need to align digital investments of that organization with its learning strategy to increase its sustainable performance improvement. The theoretical and empirical contributions conferred by this research are one of providing an integrated framework integrating IT use, organizational learning mechanisms, and performance outcomes in healthcare settings.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: records management
  topic: keywords
subject: IT use
  topic: keywords
subject: organizational learning
  topic: keywords
subject: knowledge transfer effectiveness
  topic: keywords
subject: absorptive capacity
  topic: keywords
subject: healthcare
  topic: keywords
creator: Jessica Hermawan
creator: Andri Rianawati
creator: Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa
creator: Liliana Inggrit Wijaya
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-15
publication date: 2025-09-15
starting page: 323
ending page: 334
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23029

Engagement and flow in the job satisfaction of volunteers at a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Peru
type: item
description: The objective was to analyze how engagement and the state of flow influence the job satisfaction of volunteers. The design was non-experimental, cross-sectional, and the sample consisted of 1023 volunteers, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Validated questionnaires were used: a) the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (Schaufeli et al., 2003); b) the Flow Experience Scale (Bakker, 2008); and c) the Job Satisfaction Scale SL-20/23 (Meliá & Peiró, 1998). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted. Data were collected and processed using SPSS, AMOS, and SEM. Both flow (0.703) and engagement (0.557) have a significant influence on the job satisfaction of volunteers, with both factors being relevant for improving job satisfaction. The state of flow is a stronger predictor than engagement. It is concluded that there is a significant and positive influence of engagement and flow on the job satisfaction of volunteers. The study of these topics confirms the importance of fostering engagement and flow among volunteers to enhance their job satisfaction.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: engagement
  topic: keywords
subject: state of flow
  topic: keywords
subject: job satisfaction
  topic: keywords
subject: volunteering
  topic: keywords
subject: non-governmental organizations
  topic: keywords
creator: Javier Valentino Palomino-Flores
creator: Irma Milagros Carhuancho-Mendoza
creator: Dora Lourdes Ponce Yactayo
creator: Giuliana del Pilar Saravia-Ramos
creator: Rosana Alejandra Meleán Romero
creator: Fernando Alexis Nolazco-Labajos
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-18
publication date: 2025-06-18
starting page: 254
ending page: 265
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22174

What do we (not) know about agricultural economic resilience? Insights from the systematic literature review
type: item
description: The present paper explores the current state of knowledge about the agricultural economic resilience phenomenon. By applying a comprehensive and multifaceted literature review approach the emerging research fields in the area, current level of the operationalization of the agricultural economic resilience notion and challenges in the measurement of the agricultural economic resilience are discussed. The research is supplemented by the bibliographic analysis, which indicates the five main thematic areas in the agricultural economic resilience field evolving around food security issues, hurdles in measuring the agricultural resilience, systems-network approach on the agricultural resilience, agricultural ability to adapt to external perturbations and importance of the agricultural economic resilience in assuring the decent livelihood for the rural population of the least developed regions. The potential perspective research avenues for the future research on agricultural economic resilience are proposed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: agriculture
  topic: keywords
subject: economic resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: agricultural resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliographic analysis
  topic: keywords
creator: Mangirdas Morkūnas
creator: Agnė Žičkienė
creator: Artiom Volkov
creator: Viktorija Skvarciany
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-08-28
publication date: 2025-08-28
starting page: 287
ending page: 304
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23651

Exploring search strategy for systematic literature review: evidence from the International Journal of Management Reviews
type: item
description: Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) advance management theory and practice by synthesizing knowledge in a structured and transparent manner. However, inconsistent reporting of search strategies limits replicability and methodological rigor. To address this gap in reporting standards, the main objective of this article is to explore successful search strategies for SLRs in management research. We further propose a distinction between transparency (conceptual replication) and practical replication to clarify what constitutes a replicable review in this field. We conducted a systematic review of 57 SLRs published in the International Journal of Management Reviews and propose five criteria that search strategy reporting should meet to ensure replicability: (1) provision of a search query, (2) reporting of the query execution date, (3) indication of the search timespan, (4) clear presentation of inclusion/exclusion criteria, and (5) specification of the document sections screened (e.g., title, abstract, full text). Our findings show that most reviews support conceptual replication by providing the search query, timespan, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and screened document sections; however, practical replication remains rare due to missing details – especially the search execution date. To improve future SLRs, we recommend: (1) disclosing the review team’s underlying research paradigms and beliefs to clarify the perspective behind the synthesis, and (2) ensuring diverse team composition from the outset – or, if constrained, explicitly acknowledging such limitations. Ideally, review teams should encompass diverse contexts and paradigms aligned with the scope of the review.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: systematic literature review
  topic: keywords
subject: search strategy
  topic: keywords
subject: search strategy replicability
  topic: keywords
subject: management
  topic: keywords
subject: management research
  topic: keywords
creator: Marek Szarucki
creator: Andriejus Sadauskis
creator: Alma Mačiulytė-Šniukienė
creator: Oskar Kosch
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-11
publication date: 2025-11-11
starting page: 360
ending page: 370
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22033

IFRS convergence and international trade: evidence from comparison of Türkiye and European Union
type: item
description: The congruence of accounting standards with high-quality financial data constitutes a cornerstone of the institutional frameworks of modern economies. The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) facilitates greater transparency and comparability in financial reporting, enabling more effective allocation of resources and capital. This process enhances the stability of financial systems, improves corporate governance, and supports integration into global economic framework. This study seeks to address the following research questions: (1) How does the adoption of IFRS by Turkey influence its trade flows with the EU? (2) How do income disparities between Türkiye and EU member states interact with IFRS adoption to affect bilateral trade? (3) What is the macroeconomic importance of IFRS adoption to Türkiye’s overall trade balance? Through answering these questions, this research intends to contribute to filling an important gap in literature. The results of this research; First, IFRS adoption by Turkey reflects an immense positive impact both on exports and imports, with exports bearing more impact. This research draws attention to IFRS adoption’s role in promoting financial transparency, optimizing bilateral flows, and minimizing trade deficit in Turkey. Second, how IFRS adoption interacts with disparities in per capita income tells us more about trade behavior. Third, macroeconomic consequences of IFRS adoption are reflected in how IFRS adoption decreases Turkey’s trade deficit. The results indicate that IFRS adoption encourages exports more than imports, which points to IFRS adoption acting as an instrument to raise competitiveness and overall Turkish trade balance. This finding answers the third research question, which draws attention to how instrumental IFRS adoption is to frame trade policy and economic integration.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: institutional frameworks
  topic: keywords
subject: international financial reporting standards
  topic: keywords
subject: Türkiye and EU member
  topic: keywords
subject: exports
  topic: keywords
subject: imports
  topic: keywords
subject: trade dynamics
  topic: keywords
subject: cost accounting
  topic: keywords
creator: Cüneyt Çatuk
creator: Mehmet Nedim Uygur
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-05-22
publication date: 2025-05-22
starting page: 202
ending page: 211
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23102

The study of factors affecting on COSO ERM success and its consequences: an empirical research of Thai-listed companies
type: item
description: The goal of this study was to look at the causes and effects of the COSO ERM success of the companies listed on the Thai Stock Exchange. The internal resources and capabilities including effective AIS design, top management support, and internal auditor competency are assumed to become the antecedents of COSO ERM success. Moreover, the consequences of COSO ERM success are sustainable value creation, achieve strategy and goal, promote efficiency and effectiveness, financial reporting quality, and compliance with law. Thai-listed firms were used as research subjects, and data from the chief internal control was collected via a mail survey process and a questionnaire. The overall findings show that successful COSO ERM is influenced positively and significantly by effective AIS design, top management support, and internal auditor competency. Additionally, the achievement of strategy and goals, promotion of efficiency and effectiveness, quality of financial reporting, and legal compliance are all positively impacted by COSO ERM success. Moreover, achieve strategy and goal, promote efficiency and effectiveness, financial reporting quality, compliance with law all have a positive, significant impact on the creation of sustainable value. Overall, the results demonstrate that excellent AIS design, top management backing, and internal auditor expertise are required for a company to develop both COSO ERM success and long-term sustainable value generation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: COSO ERM success
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainable value creation
  topic: keywords
subject: internal resources and capabilities
  topic: keywords
creator: Nattawut Tontiset
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-12
publication date: 2025-06-12
starting page: 241
ending page: 253
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.17142

R&D impact in the changes of economic structure of population
type: item
description: Research and Development (R&D) plays crucial role in the technological progress, and thus it can be seen as facilitator of the economic development. It is widely known that the importance of the research is not only in economic aspect but also in the technologic aspect. On the other hand, not all of countries have possibility to develop such researches, as it requires huge financial support, and professional human capital. As a result of these investments and technological developments, changes on the employment rate in each sector are evident. The study is focused on measuring the impact of R&D in the changes of the economic structure of population. In the study are included thirty world countries divided in three groups: ten countries with largest GDP, ten with largest GDP per capita and ten Balkan countries. Structural Equation Model is used to measure the impact of almost three decades until pandemic COVID-19. From the analysis conducted, the results show that, investments in research and development and innovation have positive impact on the economic structural of population.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: research and development
  topic: keywords
subject: investments
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: economic structure of population
  topic: keywords
subject: economic transformation
  topic: keywords
subject: structural equation model
  topic: keywords
creator: Luljeta Aliu Mulaj
creator: But Dedaj
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-05-14
publication date: 2025-05-14
starting page: 176
ending page: 181
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.18665

Influence of transport air pollutants on climate change in EU: case of Lithuania
type: item
description: The purpose of the research paper is to observe and analyse how the motorization rate of EU countries influence climate change during the last decades in terms of inventory of emissions of air pollutants from transport, giving an example of Lithuania. Passenger cars are a major polluter, accounting for 61% of total CO2 emissions from EU road transport. EU approved directions to transitioning to fossil-free transport and reducing car use in future to make the European Union carbon neutral by 2050. Research methodology is statistical analysis of motorization rate growth and air pollution in the EU countries during the period of 2014–2024. In the research paper the quantitative analysis and comparison method are applied. Findings: research paper shows that in the EU countries motorization rate is growing very fast. However the consequences of this vary from country to country. Significant disparities arise from the age of the vehicles, the type of fuel utilized, and the turnover rate of passenger cars, resulting in the current fleet not achieving an adequate decrease in CO2 emissions. This research examines the correlation between motorization levels and CO2 emissions across several EU countries over recent decades and offers potential solutions to this issue.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: transport air pollutants
  topic: keywords
subject: climate change
  topic: keywords
subject: influence of transport
  topic: keywords
subject: CO2 emissions
  topic: keywords
subject: motorization rate
  topic: keywords
subject: polluter
  topic: keywords
creator: Kęstutis Peleckis
creator: Valentina Peleckienė
creator: Bahman Peyravi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-23
publication date: 2025-07-23
starting page: 277
ending page: 286
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.23005

Exploration of social dimensions of sustainable behavior
type: item
description: As climate change and inequality spur interest in sustainable lifestyles, insufficient attention focuses on the social dimension encompassing equity and wellbeing-oriented conduct. Limited measurements capture facets like frugality, sufficiency, and altruism, obscuring motivational nuances. Addressing persistent gaps, this exploratory sequential mixed-methods research developed and validated a multidimensional scale assessing components of individual social sustainability behavior. The initial qualitative generation of 167 items from established surveys enabled breadth. An expert review panel then evaluated content validity quantitatively through statistical relevance ratings and qualitatively via open-ended feedback on gaps and terminology issues to refine facets. Analyses informed iterative adjustments, resulting in a 45-item pool demonstrating sound psychometric properties. Quantitative techniques found strong internal reliability (α >.80) and confirmed dimensionality in distributing items across volunteering, charitable giving, conscious consumption, lifestyle simplicity, equity promotion, and community building sub-scales. Confirmatory factor analysis met thresholds for acceptable model fit. Qualitative inputs crucially enhanced practical resonance and specificity. Findings provide initial evidence of a valid, generalizable measurement of the social sustainability domain, encompassing cooperative civic engagement, frugality, and lifestyle moderation behaviors on the individual level. The parsimonious instrument promises utility for research and community initiatives advancing this complementary sustainability facet. Practical implications and scholarly contributions are discussed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: social sustainability
  topic: keywords
subject: multidimensional scale
  topic: keywords
subject: frugality
  topic: keywords
subject: civic participation
  topic: keywords
subject: pro-social behavior
  topic: keywords
subject: voluntary simplicity
  topic: keywords
creator: Samson Abiodun Toye
creator: Mehmet Recai Uygur
creator: Bahman Peyravi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-05-20
publication date: 2025-05-20
starting page: 182
ending page: 201
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22971

Bibliometric and visualized analysis of work engagement in business management
type: item
description: Within business management, the growing interest in work engagement stems from its recognised role in mitigating employee well-being, bolstering job satisfaction, and optimising organisational outcomes. This review comprehensively explores the knowledge structure of work engagement in business management, analysing 563 publications from the Scopus database spanning 2005 to 2023 through performance analysis, co-citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and content analysis. This review outlines prevailing trends and identifies influential scholars, articles, institutions, and leading countries. It illuminates the current state of scientific collaboration, providing a rationale for developing countries to seek academic cooperation with developed countries. Additionally, it delves into six current themes and four future directions, providing a robust theoretical framework for future research endeavours.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: bibliometric review
  topic: keywords
subject: work engagement
  topic: keywords
subject: cluster analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: future trends
  topic: keywords
subject: intellectual structure
  topic: keywords
subject: business management
  topic: keywords
creator: Ziqiong Zhang
creator: Rosmah Mohamed
creator: Rozanah Ab Rahman
creator: Tao Dong
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-04-14
publication date: 2025-04-14
starting page: 162
ending page: 175
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.21416

Financial performance and capital structure dynamics of the high-tech startups in the Baltic region
type: item
description: This study examines young fast growing technology startup companies in Baltic region. Employing unique datasets of startups financial accounting data from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia comparative and correlation analysis between growth, profitability and financial leverage indicators reflects how lifecycle stages influence startups profitability and capital structure. By analysing the development patterns of innovative products, investment phases, and capital structures, the research aims to uncover the strategic choices made by startups at different stages of their lifecycle and the implications of these choices on their financial performance. By comparing startups with other control groups in hi-tech and traditional industries research provides empirical evidence on the unique developmental trajectories of startups which enhances the strategic decision-making capabilities of investors and policymakers by providing a deeper, empirically grounded understanding of how startups differ from other sectors in terms of growth, profitability, and capital structure dynamic.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: startups
  topic: keywords
subject: technology
  topic: keywords
subject: finance
  topic: keywords
subject: leverage
  topic: keywords
subject: growth
  topic: keywords
subject: profitability
  topic: keywords
creator: Daina Kleponė
creator: Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 The Author(s). Published by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-04-09
publication date: 2025-04-09
starting page: 153
ending page: 161
doi: 10.3846/btp.2025.22184