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5:36

S02-E08 - “Why do we need them?”: Digital...

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2026/04/17

The 8th episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that introduces a specialized decision-support model designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) successfully navigate digital transformation. By integrating cognitive mapping with the Best–Worst Method (BWM), the authors identify and prioritize 173 criteria that influence how technology adoption impacts firm performance. The study emphasizes that governance and leadership are the most critical determinants for succe...

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5:32

S02-E07 - Green logistics and supply chain knowledge...

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2026/04/02

The 7th episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that examines the intersection of green logistics, supply chain management, and knowledge management to address theoretical and methodological gaps in the field. By analyzing eighty high-quality articles, the authors identify that research is currently dominated by quantitative methods and often lacks a robust theoretical foundation, though the resource-based view remains the most utilized lens. The study reveals a significant lack...

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5:02

S02-EP06 - Charting Resource Efficiency Practices...

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2026/03/20

The 6th episode of the 2nd season of the podNECE discusses a study that examines how resource efficiency practices are adopted by over 13,000 companies across the European Union. By analyzing nine specific circular economy activities, the authors identify five distinct categories of firms ranging from advanced adopters to those who do not engage in these practices at all. The study highlights that firm-level characteristics, such as a company’s size, age, and annual revenue, significantly inf...

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3:05

S02-EP05 - The Smart City illusion: Why cooperation...

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2026/03/05

The 5th episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that explores the application of the Smart City paradigm within small, inland Portuguese municipalities, specifically Castelo Branco, Fundão, and Idanha-a-Nova. While technological urbanism is typically associated with large metropolitan areas, the authors argue that "smartification" and territorial marketing are vital tools for revitalizing rural regions and achieving sustainable development. The study identifies specific local st...

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4:40

E04-S02 - The moderating effect of absorptive...

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2026/02/20

The 4th episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that examines how knowledge transfer from university partnerships impacts a company's ability to develop product and process innovations. Utilizing a massive dataset of over 100,000 European firms, the authors explore the distinct benefits of collaborating with both national and international universities. A primary focus of the study is the role of absorptive capacity, or a firm's internal ability to identify and utilize external ...

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5:53

E03-S02 - Company Location, Business Environment and...

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2026/02/06

The 3rd episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that investigates the primary drivers of environmental innovation in businesses, focusing on how geographical location, business environment, and digital maturity influence sustainable practices. By analyzing data from over 16,000 firms across 39 countries, the authors utilize machine learning algorithms to identify complex patterns that traditional statistical methods often overlook. The findings reveal that digital maturity is th...

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5:29

E02-S02 - Analyzing the Effects of Economic...

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2026/01/23

The 2nd episode of the 2nd season of podNECE presents a study that investigates the primary socio-economic drivers of energy poverty across 36 African nations between 2000 and 2020. By utilizing fractional regression models, the authors distinguish between the factors influencing electricity access in urban versus rural environments. The study reveals that economic growth and a larger elderly population generally improve power availability, whereas unemployment serves as a major barrier to el...

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5:36

E01-S02 - “The dark side of the moon”: A structured...

podNECE ·

2026/01/09

The 1st episode of the 2nd season of the podNECE discusses a study that explores the detrimental impacts and operational risks that small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face when integrating generative AI chatbots. Utilizing expert group discussions and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), the study identifies five primary areas of concern: clients, strategic orientation, employees, productivity, and technology. The resulting framework maps cause-and-effect relationships, revealing t...

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E10-S01 - Hedonic and eudaimonic personal goals as...

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2025/11/21

The 10th episode of podNECE discusses a research article titled "Hedonic and eudaimonic personal goals as drivers to attend a religious mega event," published in Tourism Recreation Research. The study investigates the importance of both hedonic goals (seeking pleasure and enjoyment) and eudaimonic goals (seeking personal growth and a meaningful life) as motivations for pilgrims attending the World Youth Day (WYD) religious mega event. Through a face-to-face survey of 171 pilgrims, the authors...

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6:28

E09-S01 - Cultural contrasts in vegan food choice: A...

podNECE ·

2025/11/10

The 9th podNECE episode discusses a study that presents a cross-cultural comparative analysis examining the impact of consumption values on the intention to purchase vegan food in India and Portugal. Utilizing the Theory of Consumption Values (TCV), the researchers analyze how factors like functional, emotional, social, epistemic, conditional, and ecological values predict purchasing decisions in these two culturally distinct markets. The study employs a dual analytical approach, combining Pa...

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5:36

E08-S01 - Is electric mobility effective in smoothing...

podNECE ·

2025/10/24

The 8th episode of podNECE discusses a study published in Transport Policy titled "Is electric mobility effective in smoothing the electricity load diagram? Evidence from Europe". This study investigates the impact of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) on different levels of electricity demand—peak, intermediate, and valley—across 26 European countries from 2018 to 2023. Using a threshold model, the research finds that the effect of EV adoption on el...

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6:23

E07-S01 - Artificial intelligence, society 5.0 and...

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2025/10/10

The 7th episode of podNECE presents a study published in Technovation, focused on developing an integrated approach for businesses to adapt to the paradigms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Society 5.0, and smart cities in response to rapid global urbanization. The authors present a multi-criteria analysis system utilizing cognitive mapping and the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) technique within a neutrosophic environment to structure and analyze the complex, subjec...

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6:01

E06-S01 - Exploring gastronomic experiences:...

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2025/09/26

The 6th episode of podNECE presents an article from the journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research titled "Exploring gastronomic experiences: Tourists’ emotions, quality of life and behavioural intentions.". The research focuses on the affective-cognitive process of tourists during gastronomic events, specifically analyzing how their sensorial and intellectual experience affects their emotional arousal and quality of life. Using a survey of 180 tourists at a cheese fair and employing Partial...

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6:41

E05-S01 - Sustainability in SMEs: The Role of Female...

podNECE ·

2025/09/12

The 5th episode of podNECE features a study that examines how female leadership impacts environmental sustainability, organizational ambidexterity, and decent work in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union. The study utilizes microdata from 7,560 SMEs in 16 EU countries, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) for analysis. Findings indicate that female leadership directly enhances environmental sustainability and indirectly contribu...

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4:21

E04-S01 - Building resilience in port-cities: the...

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2025/08/29

The 4th episode of podNECE presents an article from Discover Sustainability that examines how open innovation and innovation ecosystems can enhance the resilience of port-cities. A semi-systematic literature review is conducted, combining bibliometric and narrative analyses to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities. The authors highlight the shift towards collaborative innovation, driven by digital transformation and a focus on sustainability, while also addressing persistent barr...

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5:10

E03-S01 - Mapping and linking well-being, tourism...

podNECE ·

2025/08/14

This 3rd episode of podNECE presents a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis focused on the interconnections between sustainable tourism, well-being, sustainable development, and tourism economics. This review analyzes 223 selected academic papers, identifying three primary research clusters: sustainable tourism, tourism, and well-being. The study proposes a new taxonomy and holistic definition for sustainable tourism, emphasizing its balance of environmental protection, soci...

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5:15

E02-S01 - Educational insights into digital...

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2025/07/31

This 2nd episode of podNECE explores the connection between higher education students' personality traits and their inclination towards digital entrepreneurship, specifically in Portugal. The study examines how "Big-Five" personality traits (agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, openness, and neuroticism) influence a student's innovative digital attitude and their intention to pursue digital entrepreneurial ventures. It also investigates the moderating role of digital entrepreneuria...

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7:15

E01S01 - Literature reviews as independent studies:...

podNECE ·

2025/07/25

Review articles or literature reviews are a critical part of scientific research. While numerous guides on literature reviews exist, these often focus on the philosophy of review procedures, protocols, and nomenclatures, leading to non-parsimonious reporting and confusion due to overlapping similarities. To address the limitations above, we adopt a pragmatic approach to demystify and shape the academic practice of conducting literature reviews. We concentrate on the types, focuses, considerations,

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