Katerina Huskova, Petra Kasparova, Jakub Dyntar
The goal of this paper is to decide whether bootstrapping and/or linear regression are suitable to estimate an initial reorder point in sporadic demand stock management based on past stock movement simulation (PSMS) in combination with neighborhood search-oriented optimization. Thus, we randomly generate demand data including 20–80% zero demand periods and simulate continuous review, fixed order quantity inventory control policy (R, Q) for 4 different arrangements of PSMS combined with local…
A proposal of a relative weighted online 5-star rating system as a way to mitigate online reviews biases
Jiri Mazurek, Cristina Perez-Rico, Carlos Fernandez-Garcia
Online ratings and reviews can be considered an electronic word of mouth regarding the quality of goods, products, or services. Reviews provide crucial information for customers, therefore significantly influencing their behavior, and they enable feedback to businesses from their customers, increase visibility, drive sales, help in developing a brand and building trust and reputation among consumers. However, the current 5-star rating system currently used on many Internet platforms such as…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-008
Section: Marketing and Trade
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Do inconsistent online reviews reduce sales for merchants on the platform? Evidence from China
Xulong Wang, Chenyu Fu, Feng Leng
Inconsistent online reviews are the norm in online shopping. However, platform merchants often believe that inconsistent online reviews have a negative impact on sales. They delete or hide negative reviews in pursuit of consistent praise. So, do inconsistent online reviews really reduce sales? In view of this, this study explores the impact of inconsistent online reviews on the sales of platform merchants based on the stimuli-organism-response (S-O-R) theory and service remediation theory, as…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-011
Section: Marketing and Trade
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Determinants of logistics service supplier choice for electronics exporters: Evidence from an emerging market
Cong Doan Le, Wei-Hwa Pan, Trung Quan Nguyen
This study aims to explore important factors influencing the decision-making process in selecting logistics service suppliers by electronic component export companies in Vietnam, with a particular focus on local service providers (LSPs). The research involved in-depth interviews with eight logistics experts and a quantitative survey of 300 representatives from electronic component export companies. Data was collected through online surveys, then analyzed using the SEM model. The findings…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-013
Section: Business Administration and Management
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Multivariate time series models of development for countries with transitional economies and prospects for post-COVID growth
Seisembay Jumambayev, Katarzyna Halicka, Almazhan Dzhulaeva, Guliya Ilyashova, Aidana Dosmbek
The study aims to compare the economic achievements of the Visegrad Group (V4), the Baltic states (B3), Central Asia (CA4) and Balkan states (BA5), Kazakhstan on their way to joining the group of developed countries and to analyze the dynamics of their economic development. The results of studying the average annual growth rates of gross domestic product on the example of V4, B3, and Kazakhstan allowed for establishing the main patterns and trends of economic development in the pre-crisis,…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-001
Section: Economics
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What is the level of spatial autocorrelation of the green economy? The case study of voivodships in Poland
Pawel Dziekanski, Lukasz Poplawski, Jozef Glova
In an era of resource scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation, the growth of a green economy necessitates a new course for socio-economic development that successfully pursues sustainable development objectives. Among other things, variables related to demographics, the environment, technology, the economy, and society all contribute to its polarisation. The aim of the study is to understand what factors influence the development of the green economy in the various provinces of…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-002
Section: Economics
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New evidence on drivers influencing negotiation between financial auditors and their clients concerning resolution on the audit opinion. The case of an emerging economy
Valentin Burca, Anca Balan, Ovidiu-Constantin Bunget, Alin-Constantin Dumitrescu, Cristian Lungu
Controversies concerning the main drivers of the auditor-client relationship have been discussed over time, although interest in this topic appears to have slightly declined, with recent studies mainly addressing auditors’ competencies, independence, audit fees and quality of audit services. However, the current business environment shows significant concerns on the high level of economic uncertainty, and complexity of business models, even though auditors have shown interest in adopting…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-009
Section: Finance
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Emerging trends in food consumer behavior in Romania: A PLS-SEM approach
Simona-Beatrice Manolache, Daniela Nechita, Cristina Gabriela Zamfir, Silvius Stanciu
The agri-food market is in constant flux, influenced by economic, social, and technological factors, as well as recent challenges such as economic and health crises. In this context, consumer behavior adjusts dynamically under the influence of needs, desires, and environmental factors, aligning with market demands and conditions. The proposed research focuses on emerging trends in food consumer behavior in Romania, emphasizing the determinants of economic decision-making. To this end, data was…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-014
Section: Marketing and Trade
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Exploring digital competence’s impact on faculty well-being through SEM-SVM analysis
Rana Salman Anwar, Rizwan Raheem Ahmed, Dalia Streimikiene, Justas Streimikis
This research aims to explore the impact of digital teaching competence on fakulty career well-being, teacher self-efficacy, and the moderating role of pedagogical content knowledge within the context of colleges in Pakistan. A quantitative approach was adopted, involving 266 faculty members from various academic programs in colleges across Pakistan. Data were collected through an online survey using validated scales adapted from prior research. The study used partial least squares structural…
DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-015
Section: Information management
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