podNECE

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,