Subversion of the Image of the Hard-boiled Gumshoe in Richard Brautigan’s Dreaming of Babylon: A Private Eye Novel 1942 by Ramtin Ebrahimi, Alireza Farahbakhsh

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Understanding tourism consumer behavior using biometric technologies: bibliographic review and research agenda by Nuria Ruiz-Lacaci, Ana Reyes-Menendez, Ana Vico Belmonte

“…Furthermore, we observed that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the tourism sector, with “Health” present in four categories. The practical implications of our study suggest that companies can find the issues that most concern the tourism consumer in the lines of research presented in the research agenda, paying particular attention to the lines developed in the research agenda involving “personalization”, "travel and transport" and "health".…”
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Understanding tourist mobile hotel booking behaviour: Incorporating perceived enjoyment and perceived price value in the modified Technology Acceptance Model by Mohamad Amiruddin Mohamad, Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah, Salleh Mohd Radzi

“…This study also provides valuable theoretical contributions in developing and testing related theories and practical implications to hotel operators, online travel agencies (OTAs), and hospitality technology suppliers.…”
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Investigating the antecedents of innovative behaviors in the hotel industry of Turkey by Sima Rahimizhian, Foad Irani

“…The growing focus on the benefits of innovative approaches to gain competitive advantages has inspired studies on the emergence of leadership styles that encourage employees to engage in innovative behaviors. …”
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FACTORS PREDICTING COMMUNITY SUPPORT: THE CASE OF A SOUTH AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL by I. LOOTS, SURIA ELLIS, ELMARIE SLABBERT

“…This has various implications for the role players involved in hosting the event, especially the community. …”
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Strategy Committees on European Public Boards: Characteristics and Tasks by Małgorzata Kuczara

“…Originality/Value: It is the first study to explore SCs in various European countries by showing their scale, structures, compositions and especially the tasks they declare and handle.…”
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Tax burden and poverty in lower-middle-income countries: the moderating role of fiscal freedom by Astri Warih Anjarwi

“…This study examines the complex relationship between tax burden, fiscal autonomy, and poverty in 24 lower-middle-income countries, highlighting the moderating role of the Fiscal Freedom. …”
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AN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYED MARRIAGE AMONG YOUTH IN TARAUNI L.G.A., KANO STATE by ISAH KHAMISU MADACHI

“…The phenomenon of delayed marriage has become increasingly prevalent among youth in contemporary Nigeria, posing substantial social, cultural, and economic implications. This pressing issue of social concern affects thousands, if not millions, of individuals. …”
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KIDNAPPING AND NIGERIA’S INTERNATIONAL IMAGE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOURTH REPUBLIC by ADIGWE AUSTEEN NDUBUISI, ADEBOWALE OLUWATOSIN AYOMIDE

“…In Nigeria's Fourth Republic, the rising incidence of kidnapping has significantly tarnished the country's international reputation, solidifying its perception as a state beset by security challenges. This study investigates the influence of abduction on Nigeria's global reputation by assessing its implications on diplomatic relations, foreign investments, and perceptions of government. …”
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Economic and image impacts of summer Olympic games in tourist destinations: a literature review by Luciana Brandão Ferreira, Marina Toledo de Arruda Lourenção, Janaina de Moura Engracia Giraldi, Jorge Henrique Caldeira de Oliveira

“…The studies indicate economic and image gains and losses from hosting the games. …”
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FROM PROTECTIONISM TO GLOBALIZATION: THE ONE BELT, ONE ROAD DYNAMICS IN AFRICA by BANWO ADETORO OLANIYI

“… This study examines the One Belt, One Road Policy of China in Africa with the central aim of depicting the impact of globalization and protectionism. …”
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The psychological and social impact of female genital mutilation: A holistic conceptual framework by Jennifer Glover, Helen Liebling, Hazel Barrett, Simon Goodman

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Investigating whether connecting people can promote subnational economic development: Evidence from China–ASEAN friendship cities by Fangying Pang, Jingjing Tang, Hanwen Xie

“…Further analysis indicates that bilateral trade, China's direct investment in contracted projects, and mutual visits by national leaders may be the underlying channels for boosting the economic development of China–ASEAN friendship cities. This study contributes to the literature on friendship city and provides ex‐ante implications on the BRI from the perspective of connecting people with first‐hand empirical evidence.…”
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Efficacy of Lockdowns in Africa by Daglous Makumbe

“…The importance of the study is to equip policymakers with better strategies to make lockdowns more effective through the dissection of problems discovered in the research findings. …”
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Interrogating the Use of Large Language Models in Qualitative Research Using the Qualifying Qualitative Research Quality Framework by David Reeping, Cynthia Hampton, Desen Özkan

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無: Paradox and Emptiness by Graham Priest

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Between Empires, Among Believers: A Microhistorical and Borderland Analysis of Benedikt Kuripešić’s 1530 Travel Diary by Srđan Jovanović

“…By combining microhistory and border theory, the study demonstrates that Kuripešić’s “small text” bears large historical implications for understanding Balkan identity, imperial subjectivity, and religious resilience across fluid frontiers.…”
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Governing migration in midsize cities: permanent temporariness, rigid policies and role of business by Asya Pisarevskaya, Marthe Hesselmans

“…Through this in-depth inductive study of three Dutch localities, we build upon academic literature on governance of migration in small and medium sized cities. …”
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The interactive effects of extrinsic and intrinsic motivations on service recovery performance: the mediating role of self-efficacy by Yanni Zhu, Yixuan Wang, Baoyi Song, Qiaoyan Feng, Huiying Lin, Juan Tang

“…This cross-sectional survey offers practical implications for hospitality managers, providing guidance on fostering environments that promote self-efficacy and enhance SRP. …”
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Technology Intelligence as a One of the Key Factors for Successful Strategic Management in the Smart World by Anna Adamik

“…Research limitations/implications: The results of the research indicate that the interviewed companies already have some potential for Technology Intelligence, primarily in understanding the technology landscape. …”
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