https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32854 2026-07-17T06:25:14Z 2026-07-17T06:25:14Z AlGhanem, N Braganza, A Harrison, C https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33539 2026-06-30T02:00:17Z 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Title: Untangling indigenous leadership competences in sustainability challenged firms: A Sustainable Indigenous Network Leadership commitment toward emission mitigation in Bahrain energy industry Authors: AlGhanem, N; Braganza, A; Harrison, C Abstract: This study examines how indigenous leadership competences can be integrated into network leadership frameworks to support emission mitigation in Bahrain's energy sector. Given the lack of culturally aligned leadership models in sustainability-challenged firms, this research addresses a theoretical and practical gap. Drawing on qualitative data from eight firms, the study proposes a Sustainable Indigenous Network Leadership (SINLA) framework comprising four competence dimensions: socio-cultural, socio-political, socio-economic, and socio-knowledge. The findings reveal that embedding indigenous values into network leadership enhances organisational change capacity and supports organisational transformation addressing climate change. This contributes to leadership theory by expanding the applicability of network leadership to non-Western, emission-intensive contexts. Description: Data availability: Data will be made available on request.

2026-06-12T00:00:00Z Bolfek, M Rajko, M Bolfek, B https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33535 2026-06-30T02:00:13Z 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Title: The Economic Effects of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Authors: Bolfek, M; Rajko, M; Bolfek, B Abstract: Artificial intelligence is one of the key technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and is increasingly significant for companies’ economic performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the foundation of economic development in most national economies, face numerous challenges and opportunities in applying artificial intelligence in business. This paper aims to examine the economic effects of applying artificial intelligence in SMEs, with a special emphasis on labor productivity, business process efficiency, and reduced operating costs. Empirical research was conducted on a sample of 228 SMEs using a questionnaire, with the data analyzed using multiple linear regression. The research results show that different applications of artificial intelligence have a statistically significant, positive impact on labor productivity and on reducing operating costs. In contrast, their impact on business process efficiency is moderate and partially limited. The operational application of artificial intelligence, such as automation and data analysis, has proven to be the most important factor in economic effects. At the same time, its application in managerial decision-making also has a significant, but somewhat weaker impact. On the other hand, the mere growth of AI applications over time does not necessarily lead to increased efficiency without targeted and concrete implementation. The paper’s results contribute to understanding the role of AI in transforming SMEs and highlight the importance of targeted investments in operational and management applications of AI. The paper provides practical implications for entrepreneurs and economic policymakers in fostering sustainable, competitive development of SMEs. Description: Data Availability Statement: The data presented in this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Data are not publicly available due to confidentiality and anonymity requirements.; JEL Classification: D24; O33

2026-06-18T00:00:00Z Pickering, SD Hansen, ME Dorussen, H Reifler, J Scotto, T Sunahara, Y Yen, D https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33479 2026-06-21T08:44:56Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Whose Side Are You On? Ideology and Support for Educational Strikes in England Authors: Pickering, SD; Hansen, ME; Dorussen, H; Reifler, J; Scotto, T; Sunahara, Y; Yen, D Abstract: ... Description: ...

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Lü, K https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33350 2026-05-31T02:00:13Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Trusting tourists or locals? Investigating the interaction effect of recommender identity and tourism purchases on word-of-mouth adoption Authors: Lü, K Abstract: ... Description: ...

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