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Motivating consumers to collaborate in reducing single-use plastic bottle pollution using an extended social identity model of collective action

The study explores how to motivate consumers to collectively reduce pollution from single-use plastic bottles. The extended SIMCA model shows that anger, social identity and perceived group efficacy most strongly foster collective pro-environmental action, while the temptation to free-ride reduces willingness to participate. The findings provide valuable guidance for effective sustainability campaigns.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/JSOCM-02-2025-0037 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

Mapping the milestones of modern times: intellectual landscape of political economy through bibliometric analysis

The study offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of political economy and its theoretical foundations across six time periods. Using bibliometric analysis, it maps key research directions, conceptual shifts, and emerging themes, providing an integrative framework to guide future work in the field.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.70023 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

Explaining consumer reactions to brand activism with the ABC model of brand stereotypes

The study explains how consumers respond to brand activism using the ABC (Agency–Beliefs–Communion) model. Across six studies, it shows that both brand and consumer political orientations shape whether a brand is seen as socially beneficial or harmful, offering a new framework for understanding the effects of brand activism. The model offers a fresh perspective on understanding the impact of brand activism.

The article is accessible at the link upon registration:

https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.70072 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Petar Gidaković, University of Lille, IESEG School of Management

Year

2025

Towards an Integrative Framework for Distributed Work Design: A Multi-Technique Bibliometric Review

The study bridges the fields of distributed work and work design, proposing an integrative framework for creating effective, digitally enabled workplaces. It highlights the importance of flexibility, digital competence, and employee wellbeing, offering guidance for developing learning-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable organisations.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1177/15344843251386907 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Tomislav Hernaus, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Marko Orel, Prague University of Economics and Business
  • Ivan Zupič, University of London, Goldsmiths

Year

2025

Terminology in genetic-linguistic studies as a political issue: the case of the South Slavic dialectal continuum

The study critically examines terminological and methodological challenges in genetic-linguistic research through the case of the Slovenian Linguistic Atlas. It argues that terms with sociolinguistic implications require appropriate criteria and calls for clearer, discipline-specific terminology to ensure greater methodological consistency.

The article is available upon payment at:

https://doi.org/10.1075/term.25006.iva (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

When faced with reality: How extreme weather events influence bank lending

The study analyses how the August 2023 floods in Slovenia influenced banks’ perception of climate risks. Using detailed firm location and loan data, it shows that banks tighten lending terms after such events – exposed firms face smaller loans, higher interest rates, and more limited access to new credit.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2025.103148 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Domen Pavlič, Banka Slovenije and University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
  • Matjaž Volk, Banka Slovenije

Year

2025

Modelling modal split for sustainable port-hinterland transport: the case of the North Adriatic ports

The study develops a model to assess the optimal split between rail and road transport for container flows, taking into account the internalisation of environmental costs. Applied to North Adriatic ports, the findings show that combined rail transport is already both economically and environmentally sound but constrained by underdeveloped rail infrastructure.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-025-00735-8 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Borut Zgonc, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business

Year

2025

Work Has Changed, Has HRM? Designing for the Distributed, Fragmented, and Fluid Era

Work has become spatially and temporally dispersed, employment forms more diverse, employee identities multilayered, and technology increasingly mediates relationships – yet traditional HR systems struggle to keep pace. The study introduces the FLUID-HRM framework, offering a new approach to managing people in distributed and hybrid work environments, fostering the development of ethical, effective, and inclusive HR practices for the future of work.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.70028 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

Navigating economic crises in central and Eastern Europe: consumer coping strategies and resilience

Economic crises profoundly shape how we shop – from saving and cutting back to seeking ethical ways to consume. Based on a survey of 1,544 consumers from Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia, the study identifies three crisis-era consumer types: resilient shoppers with stable habits, crisis adapters focused on affordability, and ethical balancers who maintain their values despite constraints.

The article is accessible at the link upon registration:

https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-12-2024-2246 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Katarzyna Dziewanowska, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management
  • Agnieszka Kacprzak, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management
  • Anita Kéri, University of Szeged, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Year

2025

Timely justice as a determinant of economic growth

The speed of justice is not just a legal matter – it is an economic one. Analysing 169 countries between 2004 and 2019, this study shows that slower courts increase uncertainty, encourage opportunistic behaviour, and hinder economic growth. The effect is particularly pronounced in fast-growing economies, countries with lower human capital, and civil law jurisdictions.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2025.107235 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Simeon Djankov, London School of Economics
  • Alessandro Melcarne, University of Padova
  • Giovanni B. Ramello, University of Torino

Year

2025

Populist constitutional backsliding and judicial independence: Evidence from Türkiye

Can apparent legal modernisation reshape the very foundations of democratic institutions? This study of Türkiye reveals how the 2010 constitutional reforms, framed as modernisation, triggered a lasting and marked decline in judicial independence – well before the more overt centralisation of 2017. The article raises critical questions about how populist reforms subtly erode checks on executive power and what this means for institutional development.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irle.2025.106301 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Nuno Garoupa, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School

Year

2025

Uptake and Effectiveness of Outpatient vs. Residential Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction: A Nationwide Analysis

The study shows that participation in cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction significantly improves survival and reduces hospital readmissions. The introduction of comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation in Slovenia increased patient participation and achieved better outcomes than traditional short-term residential programmes.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1470 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Borut Jug, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Zlatko Fras, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Tjaša Furlan, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Marko Novaković, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Jerneja Tasič, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
  • Mitja Lainščak, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Jerneja Farkaš, National Institute of Public Health
  • Dalibor Gavrić, Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia

Year

2025

Slovenians between Divisions and Unity: Slovenian Transition Strategies during the Post-War Period of the Kingdom of SCS

The article aims to present the adaptations of the Slovenian political elite caught in the whirlwind of geopolitical restructuring in Europe after World War I and to contextualize their responses within the theory of strategic positioning of small nations in international relations.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1177/08883254251370015 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

Servicification of manufacturing in global value chain: how services trade and foreign direct investment shape export quality and volume

This study examines the role of services trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) in shaping export performance among manufacturing firms participating in global value chains. Results highlight the critical role of services trade and FDI in global value chain upgrading and suggest that policies promoting servicification and strategic international investments can enhance firms' competitiveness in global markets.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.15458/2335-4216.1358 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

The value of leaders we trust and leaders who make us stronger: Exploring the distinct contributions of different components of identity leadership to group member outcomes

This study investigates the critical role of social identity in leadership, specifically examining identity leadership (IL) and the unique contributions of its four subdimensions: identity prototypicality, identity advancement, identity entrepreneurship, and identity impresarioship.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1177/13684302251341818 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Kira Bibic, Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Svenja B. Frenzel, Leibniz Institute for Psychology
  • Rudolf Kerschreiter, Freie Universität Berlin, et al.

Year

2025

International marketing strategies leveraging country-of-origin effects in luxury market: a systematic review and research agenda

How does a brand’s country of origin shape its success in the global luxury market? This study synthesises findings from 79 academic papers to provide the first comprehensive overview of how luxury brands use country-of-origin cues to influence consumer perceptions of quality, identity, and value. Through a systematic review and bibliometric analysis, it identifies key strategic drivers, theoretical gaps, and future research opportunities in international luxury marketing.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-01-2025-0016 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Tathagata Ghosh, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, T A Pai Management Institute
  • Rajeev Kumra, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, T A Pai Management Institute
  • Melanie Pius Dsouza, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, School of Commerce and Economics
  • Maciej Mitrega, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Economics
  • Vojtech Spačil, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Economics

Year

2025

A self-determination approach towards capitalising on autonomy and innovative work behaviour in task performance

This study draws upon the self-determination theory and the ambidexterity theory to explore the microfoundations of task performance; in particular, it examines the effect of job autonomy on task performance.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1111/caim.70014 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Saleh Samimi Dehkordi, University of Trieste, DEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’
  • Ivan Radević, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics
  • Guido Bortoluzzi, University of Trieste, DEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’

Year

2025

Exposure of Domestic Cats (Felis catus) to Rodenticidal Compounds

Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are highly effective, but can be of environmental concern due to primary and secondary non-target exposure, with the latter possible being relevant to domestic cats. Therefore, liver residues of ARs and an alternative rodenticide, α-chloralose, were systematically monitored in domestic cats for the first time in the current study.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13080663 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Vesna Cerkvenik-Flajs, University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty
  • Detlef Schenke, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Berlin
  • Anton Perpar, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty
  • Jens Jacob, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Berlin
  • Susanne Schwonbeck, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM, Hannover
  • Sven Kleine Bardenhorst, University of Münster, Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine
  • Torsten Hahn, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM, Hannover
  • Marko Cvetko,University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty
  • Mitja Gombač, University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty

Year

2025

(Techno)stress and subsequent burnout: how job autonomy enables working professionals to regulate demands with control

This paper focuses on how technostress relates to job stress, and subsequently results in burnout in digitised workplaces. We also propose that job autonomy can buffer the negative effect of technostress.

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  • Aldijana Bunjak, University of Stavanger, Business School
  • Sut-I Wong, BI Norwegian Business School

Year

2025

Context Effects on Importer Dependence in Export Business Relationships: The Fire Smolders Under the Ice

This study examines importer dependence and challenges the dominant view that firm dependence primarily yields beneficial outcomes in exporter–importer relationships. Using identity theory and bilateral deterrence theory, we show that in the presence of information asymmetry, psychic distance, high import market growth, and exporter trust, the expected beneficial effects of importer dependence morph into importer opportunism.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-025-00589-1 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Claude Obadia, ESCE International Business School, Paris

Year

2025