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Beyond prototypicality: identity leadership is about shaping and embedding a sense of social identity, not just representing it

Drawing on two large samples (N=7,682; N=7,855), the study examines identity leadership profiles. Two dominant types emerged: engaged identity leaders and moderate-inconsistent leaders. Employees led by engaged leaders reported more positive job attitudes, supporting the view that identity leadership is multidimensional rather than limited to prototypicality.

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https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.70049 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Jérémy E. Wilson-Lemoine, Texas State University
  • Martyna D. Swiatczak, University of Bergen
  • Niklas K. Steffens, University of Queensland, et al.

Year

2026

A bibliometric review of sleep and work performance research up to 2023

A bibliometric analysis of 272 peer-reviewed articles reveals three key themes: sleep disorders, challenges of shift work, and the impact of high-stress environments. The study highlights a shift from clinical to organisational perspectives, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary approaches and longitudinal research.

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-026-09035-3 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Leja Dolenc-Grošelj, Sleep Disorders Center

Year

2026

Ethnic Conflicts, Civil War, and Economic Growth: Region-Level Evidence From Former Yugoslavia

The study examines the long-term economic effects of ethnic conflict and civil war in former Yugoslavia at the regional level. The findings show persistent losses, with regions producing on average 38% lower GDP per capita by 2015. Forced migration, ethnic fragmentation and economic geography explain why some regions recovered while others faced permanent decline.

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https://doi.org/10.1111/jors.70055 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Stefan Nikolić, Loughborough University, London

Year

2026

Unpacking the determinants of students' green entrepreneurial intentions: the interplay of personal, institutional, and mediating factors in a six-country study

The study examines how personal and institutional factors shape students’ green entrepreneurial intentions across six European countries. The findings highlight the desire to discover as a key psychological mechanism mediating the effects of entrepreneurial education, culture and cognition. The results underline the importance of educational environments that foster exploration and support green entrepreneurship.

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101344 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Emil Knezović, International University of Sarajevo
  • Azra Bičo, International University of Sarajevo
  • Janez Gorenc, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, PhD Student
  • Daniel Pavlov, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
  • Svilena Ruskova, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
  • Dariusz Tłoczyński, University of Gdansk
  • Joanna Czerepko, University of Gdansk
  • Valentin Toader, Babeş-Bolyai University
  • Monica Maria Coroş, Babeş-Bolyai University
  • Alexandros Kakouris, University of Peloponnese and Hellenic Open University
  • Sotiris Apostolopoulos,Neapolis University Pafos

Year

2026

From foundations to frontiers: a 25-year bibliometric journey of job demands-resources theory

The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of the development of Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) theory. Using three bibliometric techniques, it maps the field’s intellectual structure and thematic evolution over time, revealing key research streams, theoretical influences and emerging frontiers. The findings offer a strong foundation for advancing future JD-R research on work, health and performance.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.70079 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2026

Unpacking the joint roles of energetic, motivational and recovery mechanisms in entrepreneurs' health and performance

Drawing on the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model and experience sampling, the study shows how entrepreneurs regulate motivational, energetic and recovery processes in daily work. Emotional conflict and stress increase ill-being, while entrepreneurial self-efficacy and sleep act as key protective resources supporting health and work performance.

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https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-04-2025-0530 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Melissa S. Cardon, University of Tennessee and University of Queensland

Year

2025

Sweat for success: pathways between entrepreneurs’ physical exercise, grit, well-being and firm performance

The study examines physical exercise and entrepreneurial grit as key personal resources shaping entrepreneurs’ well-being and long-term firm performance. The findings show that moderate-to-vigorous exercise enhances well-being through grit, while very high levels yield diminishing returns. Entrepreneurs’ well-being, in turn, has a significant positive impact on organisational performance over time.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-12-2024-1387 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2025

Are loyalty programmes still “a thing” in high-fashion retail?: understanding Generation Z’s perspective

The study explores how Generation Z perceives loyalty programmes in high-fashion retail. The findings show that Gen Z evaluates loyalty schemes mainly through a utilitarian lens, favouring simplicity, transparency and immediate rewards, while exclusivity and experiential benefits play a secondary role. Loyalty is largely pragmatic, highlighting the need to redesign programmes in line with Gen Z’s digital behaviours and expectations.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.15458/2335-4216.1363 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Lori Šušulić, independent researcher

Year

2025

Checkmate the stress: how sleep quality and engagement shape daily cognitive adaptability in elite chess players

The study shows how stress and engagement interact in elite chess players, with sleep quality playing a decisive role. Stress does not directly undermine cognitive adaptability—what matters is whether engagement, supported by good sleep, translates into adaptive decision-making. The findings highlight recovery as essential in cognitively demanding environments.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.70146 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Maj Zirkelbach, Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za računalništvo in informatiko
  • Jana Krivec, Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije

Year

2025

Constitutional monarchy and long-run economic growth: friends or foes?

Using nearly 150 years of data, the study revisits the belief that constitutional monarchies foster economic growth. The findings suggest the opposite: economic prosperity sustains monarchy, not vice versa. Today’s monarchies are largely historical survivors of already wealthy states, while republics tend to outperform monarchies in poorer contexts over the long run.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10657-025-09859-7 (Opens in a new window)

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

Year

2025

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

Contextualizing job design for individual work performance: The role of organizational strategy and structure

The study shows how organisations can design high-performance jobs by aligning strategic and structural choices with actual job demands and resources. Across two studies, results reveal that strategy–structure fit is too distant to boost performance directly; instead, job demands–resources fit mediates this relationship and significantly enhances task performance.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103147 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Matija Marić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Sara Melkić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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