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Pierleoni, Paola, Luca Pernini, Alberto Belli, and Lorenzo Palma. "An Android-Based Heart Monitoring System for the Elderly and for Patients with Heart Disease." International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications 2014 (2014): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/625156.

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The current trend in health monitoring systems is to move from the hospital to portable personal devices. This work shows how consumer devices like heart rate monitors can be used not only for applications in sports, but also for medical research and diagnostic purposes. The goal pursued by our group was to develop a simple, accurate, and inexpensive system that would use a few pieces of data acquired by the heart rate monitor and process them on a smartphone to (i) provide detailed test reports about the user’s health state; (ii) store report records; (iii) generate emergency calls or SMSs; a

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Fischer, Xenia, Lars Donath, Kimberly Zwygart, Markus Gerber, Oliver Faude, and Lukas Zahner. "Coaching and Prompting for Remote Physical Activity Promotion: Study Protocol of a Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial (Movingcall)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 3 (2019): 331. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16030331.

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Background. Physical inactivity is currently seen as one of the biggest global public health issue. Remote physical activity (PA) promotion programs are expected to be effective if they are individually tailored and include behavior change techniques, personal coaching, and regular prompting. However, it is still not fully understood which intervention components are most effective. This paper describes the rationale and design of a study on an individually tailored remote PA promotion program comparing the efficacy of coaching and prompting with a single written advice. Methods. In total, 288

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Sarkar, Motiur Rahman, Nazmul Hosain, Fazle Maruf, MA Quaiyum Chowdhury, Anisuzzaman, and GM Mokbul Hossain. "Foam Sclerotherapy and Laser Ablation of Varicose Veins: Newer Option in Bangladesh Perspective." Cardiovascular Journal 10, no. 2 (2018): 140–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cardio.v10i2.36281.

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Background: Varicose vein is one of the most common vascular conditions in the adult population. These are conventionally treated with surgical high ligation of Sapheno-femoral junction and stripping of Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) with multiple phlebectomy. The aim of this study was to highlight the technical considerations in performing endovenous laser ablation of varicose vein, understanding the importance and role of Duplex Machine and Tumescent anesthesia with evaluation of outcome.Methods: In this retrospective study we examined the records of 297 limbs of 220 patients operated at Vascula

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Gao, Yusong, Ang Li, Tingshao Zhu, Xiaoqian Liu, and Xingyun Liu. "How smartphone usage correlates with social anxiety and loneliness." PeerJ 4 (July 12, 2016): e2197. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2197.

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Introduction:Early detection of social anxiety and loneliness might be useful to prevent substantial impairment in personal relationships. Understanding the way people use smartphones can be beneficial for implementing an early detection of social anxiety and loneliness. This paper examines different types of smartphone usage and their relationships with people with different individual levels of social anxiety or loneliness.Methods:A total of 127 Android smartphone volunteers participated in this study, all of which have agreed to install an application (MobileSens) on their smartphones, whic

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Jeon, Jin-Ho, and Phil-Kyo Seo. "Development of e-CRM System Using LBS of Cellular Phone and Call Back URL SMS." Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information 15, no. 3 (2010): 121–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.9708/jksci.2010.15.3.121.

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Tang, Yunling. "Challenges Faced by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China When Seeking Low-cost Financing." Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences 21, no. 1 (2023): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/21/20230233.

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SME (small and medium-sized Enterprises) financing has been difficult in recent years. But, SMEs are vital to the economy and must be helped to thrive. China calls SMEs "Five, Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine" since they account for more than 50% of national tax revenue, 60% of GDP, 70% of technological innovation, 80% of jobs, and 90% of enterprises. SMEs drive long-term, sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone. But, reducing SMEs' breathing space will hurt China's economy. Thus, SMEs' problems are the economy's problems, and it is worth investigating and trying to solve them. Most stud

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Seiffert, Wolf-Dieter. "Four observations, to read in ten minutes, about modern Thematic Catalogues in music." Studia Musicologica 53, no. 1-3 (2012): 15–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/smus.53.2012.1-3.2.

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The paper is meant to be an introduction to László Somfai’s lecture on the Béla Bartók Thematic Catalogue in progress to be published by G. Henle Verlag. The author calls attention to a wealth of new thematic catalogues in print. The mutual interdependence of thematic catalogues and complete edition projects is emphasized. While discussing online databases on composers and thematic catalogues, the advantages and limitations of online resources are also pointed out.

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Yao, Guo Hui, and Ling Yang. "Cost Accounting and Control Model Research Based on Cluster Supply Chain." Applied Mechanics and Materials 556-562 (May 2014): 6779–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.556-562.6779.

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Enterprise management mode is being changed by a single enterprise management mode into supply chain management. The development of economy calls for the needs of the application of cost management in the supply chain, which is one of the most important trends in the field of cost management. However, the weak basis for cost management of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the lack of funds and personnel various resources make most of the current cost management methods and technologies in supply chain cannot be applied into SMEs’ management. All of these give practitioners in SMEs and re

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ANTHONY, UNYIME ABASIDO, MUA’ZU SALISU SHAMSUDEEN, UMAR AMINU, and MALAM BASHAR NURA. "ACCESS TO FINANCE AND ITS IMPACT ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMES) PERFORMANCE IN KANO STATE." GUSAU JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 4, no. 1 (2023): 199–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.57233/gujeds.v4i1.13.

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The poor performance of Nigerian SMEs when compared with other developing countries of the world calls for this study to be investigated. The study investigates effect of access to finance on the performance of small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in Kano State. The sample of 390 out of the population of 21,615 registered SMEs operating in Kano State was obtained using Dilman (2014) sample size formular. The analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with PLS version 3.0. The results show that access to finance has positive and significant effect on SMEs performance in Ka

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Özbuğday, Fatih Cemil. "SMEs as victims of competition violations in the EU: an empirical investigation." Journal of Business Economics and Management 25, no. 6 (2024): 1161–83. https://doi.org/10.3846/jbem.2024.22726.

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This paper investigates the nature and extent of competition violations experienced by SMEs in the EU-27 countries. Using data from the Flash Eurobarometer 510 Survey, this study employs a Heckman sample selection model to correct for potential selection bias. The findings reveal that while most SMEs do not face significant competition problems, those that do mainly struggle with high prices and powerful suppliers imposing unfair conditions. Interestingly, SME size and age do not significantly affect exposure to antitrust offenses, but industry sector and geographical location do. The paper em

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Adeoye, Solomon, Oyinlola Dipeolu, D. Ayeni, Florence Agbeniga, and Lucy Akoma. "Government Roles and Business Sustainability of Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ogun State, Nigeria." International Journal of Operational Research in Management, Social Sciences & Education 10, no. 1 (2024): 297–318. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijormsse.v10.i1.20.

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in a developing country contribute signicantly to economic empowerment, poverty alleviation and income re-distribution of the nation, thereby improving the revenue growth of the government. In spite of these available benets, SMEs in Ogun State, Nigeria are still being infested with deciencies in sustainability specically in the areas of economy and governance. While several studies have investigated the role of government support on these two dimensions in various sectors, less attention has been given to its impact on business sustainability - economic

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Akhtar, Nadia, Syed Atif Bokhari, Michael Alan Martin, et al. "Uncovering Barriers for Industrial Symbiosis: Assessing Prospects for Eco-Industrialization through Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Regions." Sustainability 14, no. 11 (2022): 6898. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14116898.

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Industrialization is indispensable for socio-economic development but poses far-reaching implications for resources and the environment. Consequently, industrial symbiosis-based collaborations are gaining recognition as a viable strategy to manage resource consumption for mitigating environmental distress. However, these types of synergistic collaborations are more prevalent in developed regions and are linked to larger-sized industries. Admittedly, such collaborative partnerships are less focused in developing regions and small- to medium-size enterprises (SMEs). This calls for discovering th

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Marchand, Marie, and Louis Raymond. "Performance measurement and management systems as IT artefacts." International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 67, no. 7 (2018): 1214–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijppm-08-2017-0206.

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Purpose Considering performance measurement and management systems (PMMS) to be “mission-critical” information systems for many business organisations, calls have been made for researchers to shift from studying the use of such systems to studying their “effective” use, and in so doing to focus on their characterisation as information technology (IT) artefacts. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach In seeking to answer these calls, the authors apply Burton-Jones and Grange’s theoretical framework to study the dimensions, contextual drivers and benefits of the effect

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Ghare, Diksha, Prajakta Katakdhond, and Shraddha Ujgare Komal Suskar Prof Amruta Surana. "Face Recognition Based Attendance System with Auto Alert to Guardian Using Call and SMS." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-3, Issue-1 (2018): 1134–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd19186.

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Ghare, Diksha, Prajakta Katakdhod, and Shraddha Ujgare Komal Suskar Prof Amruta Surana. "Face Recognition Based Attendance System with Auto Alert to Guardian using Call and SMS." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-3, Issue-4 (2019): 792–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd23928.

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Louis, Tracy, and Sandi Hyde. "A Statistically Significant Reduction in Hospital Onset Clostridioides difficile Events Using a Learning Collaborative Model." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, S1 (2020): s105—s107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.610.

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Background: Evidence-based best practices are available for the reduction and prevention of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Often, these practices are not consistently followed in many inpatient care settings. A learning collaborative model resulted in a cost neutral, rapid, sustainable, statistically significant reduction in CDI events across an 88-hospital campus system without requiring hospitals to standardize laboratory methods, increase spending or increase staffing. Methods: In March 2018, a healthcare system with 88 critical access and community hospital campuses across 29 st

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Mantos, Tracy, Honey Lou Layon, Nikkithea Beduya, et al. "Supplier Selection in Family Small and Medium Enterprises." International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology 14, no. 1 (2023): 1–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijssmet.317085.

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Current literature on family businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offers some disintegrated insights in view of managing supply chains, particularly the supplier selection agenda. The presence of distinct characteristics inherent to both enterprises calls for a new line of inquiry regarding supplier selection for family SMEs. This work advances the literature by (1) identifying a set of supplier selection attributes best encapsulating the interests of family SMEs, and (2) evaluating these attributes to guide relevant decision-making. With a case study in the food industry and pre

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Tadesse, Kalkidan, Zelalem Gebru, and Edinah Mugo. "Business Models Construction at SMEs Level from the Point of View of Strategic Management." Journal of Management World 2023, no. 4 (2023): 131–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.53935/jomw.v2023i4.266.

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Discussion of new approaches and instruments for strategic management and organisation of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is now routine among scholars and policymakers. Despite an expanding set of literature on business modeling, there is little acknowledgment of the SMEs performance in the context of strategic development. This paper aims to detect the business model factors that increase SMEs performance. Thus, we reveal how decision-makers perceive the strategic management process and manage strategic risks within it. To achieve this goal, the asymmetric configu-rational theoriz

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Badamasi, Mustapha, Ahmadu Abubakar, and Prof Lukman Oladejo Gbolagade,. "FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA." FUGUS Journal of Public Administration and Management 3, no. 01 (2024): 148–66. https://doi.org/10.36349/fujpam.2024.v3i01.013.

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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economic transformation of developing nations, addressing various challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and food security. Despite their significant contribution to economic growth, these enterprises have faced considerable criticism for their perceived underperformance. Many challenges encountered by these firms, however, stem from inadequate financial management practices. While existing research has broadly acknowledged the impact of financial management practices on the performance of these firms, there remains limite

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Enaifoghe, Andrew, and Trisha Ramsuraj. "Examining the Function and Contribution of Entrepreneurship through Small and Medium Enterprises as Drivers of Local Economic Growth in South Africa." African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies 5, no. 1 (2023): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.51415/ajims.v5i1.1172.

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The function and contribution of small and medium-sized firms in ensuring local economic growth are explored in this study. Previous studies show that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have many different definitions and metrics. It was indicated that employment is the most popular metric for measuring company size in many different nations in terms of job creation through Small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurship. Although many nations, notably those in the European Union, adopt a lower cut-off point of 250 people, SMEs are typically classified as businesses with less than

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Abir El Yamami, Khalifa Mansouri, Mohammed Qbadou, and El Hossein Illoussamen. "Introducing ITIL Framework in Small Enterprises." International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach 12, no. 1 (2019): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijitsa.2019010101.

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Given the critical consequences that IT can have on the survival of SMEs in a competitive environment, ITSM practices have becoming a necessity for SMEs that must be investigated. ITIL is criticized as being appropriate for large enterprises and less for SMEs. Thus, it calls for tailoring this framework while taking into consideration the specific realities of small companies. In this context, this article provides a practical tool formally developed according to the design science research approach, and it addresses an area of relevance to both practitioners and academics and suggests solutio

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Almasarweh, Mohammad, Zaid Jawasreh, Yahya AlGhasawneh, et al. "The impacts of task technology fit, transparency, and supply chain agility on the blockchain adoption by SMEs in Jordan." International Journal of Data and Network Science 7, no. 3 (2023): 1303–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.4.008.

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This study aims to find out how much the ways that blockchain technology helps in different parts of the supply chain affect how SMEs use blockchain technology. Moreover, the research examines the correlation between blockchain use and overall performance. The data was obtained from the SMEs' owners and managers, who have the authority to implement blockchain technology. Two follow-up phone calls yielded 145 usable replies from 500 prospective respondents, for a response rate of 29%, which was analysed employing structural equation modelling (SEM). The results demonstrated that the contributio

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Bazile, Julien, and Zhan Su. "Strategic Intelligence of Small and Medium Enterprises Embedded in Global Supply Chains: A Framework for Resilience in the Face of Systemic Risks." International Journal of Business and Management 19, no. 3 (2024): 179. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v19n3p179.

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This study highlights the challenges and resilience of SMEs embedded in global supply chains that are vulnerable to systemic risks. SMEs, constituting a significant portion of the global economy, have been largely overlooked in supply chain resilience literature. Faced with crises like the COVID-19 pandemic or geopolitical tensions, SMEs often adopt a wait-and-see approach, seeking to reduce uncertainty before making tangible commitments. Our proposed conceptual framework highlights strategic intelligence as a key dynamic capability to diminish uncertainty, reduce the waiting time for SMEs, an

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Haddoud, Mohamed Yacine, Paul Jones, and Robert Newbery. "Export promotion programmes and SMEs’ performance." Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 24, no. 1 (2017): 68–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-07-2016-0116.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the network promotion role of export promotion programmes in driving small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) export performance. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a dual institutional and network-based approaches to internationalisation, the study tests an integrative model that explores the mediating role of SMEs’ relationships in the link between government export promotion programmes (both informational and experiential forms) and export performance. The model was tested using a sample of 160 UK small and medium exporter firms. The data

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Spadavecchia, Anna. "Building Industrial Districts: Do Subsidies Help? Evidence from Postwar Italy." Business History Review 94, no. 2 (2020): 399–423. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s000768051900117x.

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The “historical alternatives” approach calls for research into the role of national institutions and public policies in the resilience or decline of industrial districts. Policies in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were launched in various Western economies in the second half of the twentieth century. This article focuses on the paradigmatic Italian case and investigates the importance of government subsidies for SMEs on firms located in a southern and a northeastern district, between 1971 and 1991. This discussion deepens our understanding of the role of national policies

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Costales, Maria, Bernadine Costales, and Paraluman Veloz. "Green Marketing, Business Sustainability and Marketing Practices of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Muntinlupa City." Journal of Business and Economic Development 9, no. 3 (2024): 107–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.jbed.20240903.16.

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This descriptive-correlational study aimed to determine the green marketing, business sustainability, marketing practices and profitability of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Muntinlupa City, Philippines and compare the significance of each variable in the context of business profitability. The findings of the study revealed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Muntinlupa City are engaged in green marketing initiatives and business sustainability practices while moderately involved in the whole gamut of marketing activities. SMEs in Muntinlupa City, are likewise earning

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Idolor, Elohor Katherine, Sunday Abayomi Adebisi, and Simeon, E. Ifere. "Strategic Capabilities and Its Influence on Small and Medium Enterprises Competitive Performance: The Moderating Role of Dynamic Business Environment." Business and Entrepreneurial Review 23, no. 2 (2023): 235–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.25105/ber.v23i2.17230.

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Abstract At present majority of firms are operating in an evolving and vibrant environment that threatens their survival in the competitive economies. Also the increasing globalisation of business is being accelerated around the world and succeeding within a highly competitive environment calls for aggressive deployment of firms’ business strategy, core competences, resources allocation and utilisation that result to the firm attaining a comparative advantage over its competitors. However the erratic market and increasing competitions from multinational firms offering similar homogenous

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Abdelrahman, Osman Elsheikh, Zarifah Bt Abdullah, and Zakaria Abas. "Conceptual Model of Predictors of SMEs' Performance in the Context of Sudan." Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies 3, no. 2 (2017): 263–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v3i2.186.

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Purpose: SMEs' performance in Sudan is in downturn and calls for research-based solution. To address this, this conceptual study proposes a model entailing management accounting practices (costing, budgeting, and performance measures practices) as predictors of SMEs' performance. Also, research findings on the relationship between management accounting practices and performance are inconsistent. Given this, this study proposes a model entailing management accounting practices as determinants of SMEs' performance with moderating role of external business environment. Design/methodology/ap

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Sharma, Laxmi Kanta, and Vishal Paudel. "The Role of SMEs in Enhancing Women’s Employment Opportunities in Nepal: A Data-Driven Perspective." Cognition 7, no. 1 (2025): 35–44. https://doi.org/10.3126/cognition.v7i1.74727.

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Nepal’s economy, making up over 90% of all businesses and providing jobs for around 2.6 million people. Despite this, women are underrepresented in the SME sector, accounting for only 37.75% of the workforce. Most of these women work in informal and low-paying roles, highlighting a significant gender gap. This study takes a data-driven approach to explore the barriers that limit women’s participation in SMEs. These include restricted access to financial resources, insufficient vocational training, deeply rooted societal norms, and poor

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Jia, Wang, Nur Aima Shafie, and Eley Suzana Kasim. "SMEs’ Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Finance: The Mediating Role of Information Asymmetry." Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) 10, no. 5 (2025): e003405. https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v10i5.3405.

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to an economy but often face financing constraints due to information asymmetry. Supply chain finance (SCF) has emerged as a solution, combining supply chain and financial services to accelerate capital turnover, optimize fund flow, and improve operational efficiency. Reducing information asymmetry can significantly enhance supply chain financial performance (SCFP). However, while digital transformation improves firms' financing ability by strengthening internal controls and fostering robust supply chain relationships, the role of reduced inf

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Rudd, Meghan L., Nancy F. Hansen, Xiaolu Zhang, et al. "KLF3 and PAX6 are candidate driver genes in late-stage, MSI-hypermutated endometrioid endometrial carcinomas." PLOS ONE 17, no. 1 (2022): e0251286. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251286.

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Endometrioid endometrial carcinomas (EECs) are the most common histological subtype of uterine cancer. Late-stage disease is an adverse prognosticator for EEC. The purpose of this study was to analyze EEC exome mutation data to identify late-stage-specific statistically significantly mutated genes (SMGs), which represent candidate driver genes potentially associated with disease progression. We exome sequenced 15 late-stage (stage III or IV) non-ultramutated EECs and paired non-tumor DNAs; somatic variants were called using Strelka, Shimmer, SomaticSniper and MuTect. Additionally, somatic muta

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Maoeng, Malingaka, and Khululekani Ntakana. "Assessing the improvement of information communication technology for the construction SMES in the 4IR." Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 9, no. 1 (2025): 8198. https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd8198.

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Purpose: The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is assured to transform the construction sector from a project-based industry to a market-based industrialised process. Yet, its slow uptake can be attributed to current emphasis on technological adoption. This study focused on the development of small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry (CI) of South Africa (SA). The study explicitly focused on the adoption of information communication technology (ICT) in the construction SMEs. In a bit to further advance SMEs, the study observed the practice of communication technology tools.

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Widad Rifai, Ahmad. "Optimizing Productive Waqf: Driving the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Padang." Al Urwah : Sharia Economics Journal 2, no. 02 (2024): 83–97. https://doi.org/10.61536/alurwah.v2i02.107.

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This research investigates the effectiveness of productive waqf as a funding mechanism for the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Padang. Utilizing qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews with waqf managers and SME owners, the study highlights the potential of productive waqf to provide sustainable financial resources while fostering community support and social responsibility. Findings reveal that productive waqf not only alleviates financial barriers for SMEs but also promotes economic empowerment and resilience within the local community. However, the stu

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Cumbers, Andrew, Danny Mackinnon, and Keith Chapman. "Innovation, Collaboration, and Learning in Regional Clusters: A Study of SMEs in the Aberdeen Oil Complex." Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space 35, no. 9 (2003): 1689–706. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/a35259.

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Issues of regional innovation and learning have attracted growing interest from economic geographers and related specialists in recent years. The advantages to be gained from localised networks and learning are claimed to be particularly important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in helping offset the size-related advantages of larger firms. Such claims are part of a wider rediscovery of the benefits of clustering and agglomeration in economic geography. Yet, to date, theoretical speculation about the renewed importance of geographical clustering for SMEs has run ahead of detailed

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Saman, Ange-Michel Gougou1* Mahona Joseph Paschal2. "DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA." ISRG Journal of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences (ISRGJAHSS) II, no. II (2024): 66–75. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10802883.

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<em>In the world, digital revolution transforms the entire human activities field such as policies, businesses, humanities, educations. Similarly, in a disruptive context of COVID-19, the commitment and lockdown accelerated the digital appropriation in institutions, schools, collective and individual daily practices. In this challenging context, Social and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) strategies were disrupted from traditional approaches to digital in order to overcome this worldwide commitment. This paper aims at describing and interpreting the digital communication transformation in business st

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Camilo, Prieto, Patiño Diego, and Vuelvas José. "Estimation of Levelized Cost of Energy for Small Modular Reactors in Colombia: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach." International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 15, no. 4 (2025): 24–33. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.19364.

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Small modular reactors (SMRs) offer significant prospects for Colombia to diversify and decarbonize its energy mix by 2038, as specified in the National Energy Plan (PEN) 2022-2052. However, current assessments primarily focus on capital expenditure (CAPEX) indicators, such as the overnight capital cost (OCC), while overlooking the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE), which provides a more comprehensive measure of long-term economic viability. This study employs a Monte Carlo simulation to calculate the LCOE of a 300 MW SMRs in Colombia for the 2038-2042 period, including probabilistic distributio

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Kevin Namiiro Kuteesa, Chidiogo Uzoamaka Akpuokwe, and Chioma Ann Udeh. "Exploring global practices in providing small and medium enterprises access to sustainable finance solutions." World Journal of Advanced Science and Technology 5, no. 2 (2024): 035–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.53346/wjast.2024.5.2.0034.

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This study investigates the role of sustainable finance in enhancing the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The main objectives were to map the current landscape of sustainable finance for SMEs, identify barriers to access, evaluate the impact of sustainable finance on SME growth, explore the role of digitalization, and provide policy recommendations. Through a mixed-methods approach combining literature review, case studies, and empirical analysis, the study offers a comprehen

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Caniëls, Marjolein C. J., Heidi K. L. Lenaerts, and Cees J. Gelderman. "Explaining the internet usage of SMEs." Internet Research 25, no. 3 (2015): 358–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-12-2013-0266.

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Purpose – Small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are underrepresented in market orientation and internet-related research. Yet, marketing-related issues represent some of the most important problems for SMEs. The purpose of this paper is to explain why SMEs use the internet in business processes and to explore the relationship between market orientation and internet usage. Design/methodology/approach – The study amalgamates the technology acceptance model, the motivation model and the integrated model of technology acceptance into one model. Hypotheses are tested with survey data from Belgian S

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Strelow, Brittany, Hanna Dorff, Cole Gunneson, et al. "Reducing barriers to colorectal cancer screening via at-home multitarget stool DNA tests." JAAPA 38, no. 5 (2025): 42–43. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000108.

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ABSTRACT Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, with screening rates at 65% to 70%. This quality improvement project in a Southeast Minnesota health system (SMHS) aimed to enhance CRC screening using multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) test kit delivery. Methods: Of 13,561 eligible patients ages 45 to 75 years in the SMHS, 12,032 were offered home delivery of mt-sDNA kits through the electronic patient portal. Results: Within 90 days, 1,953 kits (16.2%) were returned, with 158 (8.1%) showing abnormal results, leading to colonoscopy referrals. Co

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Molosiwa, Tshepang, and Jacob Holland. "The impact of financial literacy on the performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): A review of literature." International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) 14, no. 3 (2025): 320–32. https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v14i3.4157.

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This study investigates the impact of financial literacy on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on its role in enhancing financial decision-making, access to finance, fintech adoption, and risk management. Grounded in Resource-Based Theory (RBT) and Human Capital Theory (HCT), financial literacy is positioned as both a strategic capability and a form of human capital that strengthens firm resilience and competitiveness. A systematic literature review was conducted, synthesising evidence from 18 empirical studies published between 2016 and 2024. Findings reveal that financial li

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Odoom, Raphael, Bedman Narteh, and Richard Boateng. "Branding in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)." Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal 20, no. 1 (2017): 68–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qmr-12-2015-0091.

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Purpose Given the significant contributions of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across several economies, calls for investigations into their branding strategies are burgeoning. However, the literature is unclear, scattered and relatively scanty. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the existing literature on branding with a focus on SMEs. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a systematic review by identifying and evaluating peer-reviewed journal publications focusing on branding within the context of SMEs. The systematic design is based on papers published withi

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Onyeonoru, Ifeanyi P., Samuel A. Omolawal, and Rasheed A. Okunola. "Types of Corruption in Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in Ibadan, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology 17, no. 2 (2019): 128–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0290).

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Corruption is a phenomenon that manifests in various types and forms especially among operators of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs). Many actions of the operators which constitute corrupt practices often tend to be overlooked in spite of their grave consequences for the success SMEs in Nigeria. The fight against corruption in Nigeria is more concentrated in the formal sector. This study was, therefore, designed to investigate various forms in which corrupt practices are carried out among Small and Micro Enterprises in Ibadan, Nigeria. Business owners, their employees, apprentices and consume

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SABATINI, ANDREA, SARA BARTOLONI, and GIAN LUCA GREGORI. "The supporting role of business models in the promotion of sustainable innovations in the energy sector: an explorative study in the Italian SMEs." Sinergie Italian Journal of Management 38, no. 3 (2021): 109–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.7433/s113.2020.07.

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Purpose of the paper: The Industry 4.0 paradigm entails tremendous business opportunities. However, SMEs are struggling to effectively commercialize new products embedding Industry 4.0 technologies. Therefore, the study aims at exploring how SMEs manage the commercialization of Industry 4.0 new products to provide a thorough understanding of the main issues and barriers they face. Methodology: The study adopts a single case study of an Italian SMEs. Data have been analyzed through an abductive approach. The novelty of the topic calls for an explorative study consistent with the methodologies a

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Agostini, Lara, Anna Nosella, and Roberto Filippini. "Does intellectual capital allow improving innovation performance? A quantitative analysis in the SME context." Journal of Intellectual Capital 18, no. 2 (2017): 400–418. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jic-05-2016-0056.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the association between the strength of intellectual capital (IC) and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach Primary data of 150 SMEs belonging to manufacturing medium-high tech industries were collected through a survey. The methodology consists of a confirmatory factor analysis and a cluster analysis, complemented by a t-test, to assess whether there is a significant difference in terms of innovation performance of SMEs characterized by a different strength of IC. Findings Overall, the f

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Lewis, Duncan, Constantine Manolchev, Lisa Pursell, Margaret Hodgins, Victoria Hogan, and Patricia Mannix-McNamara. "The SME paradox? Investigating ill-treatment behaviours in small and medium-sized enterprises in Ireland." International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship 38, no. 8 (2020): 746–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266242620940165.

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The dynamics of employment relations in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have attracted academic interest since the 1970s. To date, research debates have converged around two competing perspectives extolling either the opportunities, or the exploitation caused by informal working practices in smaller sized firms. Responding to calls for a more balanced and nuanced view, we analyse n = 1764 responses from a nationally representative study of workplace relations in Ireland, specifically focusing on negative behaviours in SMEs. We contribute to bullying and SME literatures by disaggregat

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Costa, Renato Lopes da, Álvaro Lopes Dias, Leandro Pereira, José Santos, and Isabel Miguel. "THE BASIS FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS AND CLIENTS (SMES)." Business: Theory and Practice 21, no. 2 (2020): 666–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/btp.2020.11872.

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In a historical retrospective, although the existing literature calls the management consulting industry an extraordinary sector and a unique phenomenon in the business context, in fact these statements are not accompanied by a number of academic studies that emphasize the importance of the effective management consultant’s work. To battle the lack of studies in this emerging area, this article aims to understand the most important factors from the perspective of consultants and managers to build successful relationships in management consulting projects. Semi-structured interviews and questio

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Lekhanya, Lawrence Mpele. "Leadership and corporate governance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa: Public perceptions." Corporate Ownership and Control 12, no. 3 (2015): 215–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i3c2p1.

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The main, underlying constraint to the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a lack of corporate governance (CG) structure (Mahmood 2014). In considering the UK- Department for Business Innovation and Skills report (2012), this constraint is described as one of the fundamental problems holding back the growth of SMEs. The report states it is this lack of leadership and management capability that should be present, to drive performance and enable them to succeed. However, statistics support the indispensable role that SMEs perform in a country’s economy and when the significance of t

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Moisa, Delia Gabriela, Demos Parapanos, and Tim Heap. "Exploring Strategies to Market SMEs’ Activities: The Role of Personality Traits and Travel Motivations in Tourist Activities." Tourism and Hospitality 5, no. 4 (2024): 1042–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp5040059.

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Traditionally, professionals in the tourism sector have been encouraged to segment their market based on socio-demographic variables. However, the multifaceted nature of tourist activity calls for consideration of psychological factors to effectively shape marketing strategies. This study aims to provide insights for tourism industry practitioners by investigating the roles of tourists’ personalities and travel motivations in shaping their activities and their commitment to sustainability in Cumbria, home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Lake District National Park and Hadrian’s Wall. D

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Darfo-Oduro, Raymond, Viktor Prokop, Jan Stejskal, Viktorie Klímová, and Vladimír Žítek. "Do R&D intensity and capacity utilisation matter for SMEs’ innovations within the CEE region? Testing moderating roles of different ownership structures." PLOS ONE 19, no. 1 (2024): e0296873. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296873.

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Existing innovation literature has assumed that the relationship between firms’ R&D intensity and innovation take place without the interplay of other organizational factors. However, the reality differs, and research to date has shown that other factors affecting firms’ innovation need to be considered. This is important especially in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries, which are highly dependent on both internal and external R&D and are associated with an inability to use R&D resources effectively. This study therefore responds to calls for further analysis, especially wi

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Rašticová, Martina, and Roxana-Anka Hinzmann. "Age-considerate employee engagement strategies in SMEs: Analysis of practices and research opportunities." Problems and Perspectives in Management 22, no. 3 (2024): 27–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.22(3).2024.03.

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This paper aims to examine the crucial role of employee engagement in the operational success and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the European Union, with a specific focus on the impact of age diversity on engagement strategies. Tailored engagement strategies significantly improve job satisfaction, decrease turnover rates, and promote a cohesive organizational culture. The study is based on an extensive analysis of previous research and scientific publications, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of employee engagement practices within small and medium-s

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