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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Drivers for women entrepreneurship in Greece: A case analysis of early-stage companies</title>
      <link>https://hdl.handle.net/10419/338796</link>
      <description>Title: Drivers for women entrepreneurship in Greece: A case analysis of early-stage companies
Authors: Goncalves, Marcus; Papagelis, Suela; Nicolitsas, Daphne
Abstract: This study explores the unique realm of women's entrepreneurial leadership within Stewart's role demands-constraint-choice in Greece. This brings to light the underrepresented role of women entrepreneurs in the country and sets out to fill the literature gap by exploring their distinct motivations and leadership. By employing a qualitative method and conducting semi-structured interviews with Greek women entrepreneurs, this study uncovers a complex web of motivations intertwined with personal goals, sociocultural norms, and economic conditions that diverge from those in other advanced economies. Notable motivations include financial autonomy, family support, societal betterment, and personal fulfillment. The findings also provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between entrepreneurs' roles, motivations, and leadership decisions within socioeconomic and cultural contexts. This research enriches the broader discourse on international entrepreneurship and women's studies, deepening our understanding of Greek women's entrepreneurship. The practical implications of these findings offer strategies for policymakers, educators, and industry professionals to foster an environment that supports women's entrepreneurial leadership in Greece and other emerging economies.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>European fund absorption and contribution to business environment development: Research output analysis through bibliometric and topic modeling analysis</title>
      <link>https://hdl.handle.net/10419/338841</link>
      <description>Title: European fund absorption and contribution to business environment development: Research output analysis through bibliometric and topic modeling analysis
Authors: Panait, Mihnea; Cibu, Bianca Raluca; Teodorescu, Dana Maria; Delcea, Camelia
Abstract: In recent years, the field of European funds for business development has generated significant interest in the academic literature, stimulated by European Union (EU) regulations and the implementation of business financing programs. This context has led to an increase in research on the impact and use of European funds, particularly in terms of support for economic development and infrastructure. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis, using topic modeling, to examine academic publications on the use and absorption of European funds and how they influence the business environment. Using a dataset of 74 publications indexed in the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period 2005-2024, the present study aims to identify the main authors, institutions, journals, and collaboration networks involved. It also analyzes research trends, dominant themes, and the countries with the largest contributions in this field, using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and BERTopic analysis as a complement to the classical bibliometric approach. The thematic analysis reveals a thematic cohesion around entrepreneurship, EU structural funds, regional development, and innovation. In addition, there has been a significant annual increase in publications in this field, and through the use of thematic maps, word clouds, and collaboration networks, this study provides an overview of the evolution of research on the absorption of European funds and its impact on the business environment. These findings contribute both to deepening academic knowledge and to formulating more effective European policies for optimizing fund absorption and supporting the sustainable development of the business environment.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Emotional intelligence, leadership and human resources empowerment in luxury hotels: The case of Athens</title>
      <link>https://hdl.handle.net/10419/338832</link>
      <description>Title: Emotional intelligence, leadership and human resources empowerment in luxury hotels: The case of Athens
Authors: Stavrinoudis, Theodoros; Kakarougkas, Christos; Georgopoulou, Alexandra
Abstract: In recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable rise in demand for luxury urban hospitality services. Luxury hospitality is not solely about costly offerings; it emphasises creating authentic, personalised, and wellness-focused experiences. Successful luxury hotel operations depend on emotional intelligence, supportive leadership, and HR empowerment. This research aims to identify the variables positively associated with these factors in metropolitan hotels and to propose HRM policies to enhance them. Conducted from March to May 2025 in Athens, Greece, with a sample of 220 luxury five-star hotel employees, the research utilised Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses. The Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed using the method of Principal Components Extraction, while the Confirmatory Factor Analysis employed Structural Equation Modelling. The analysis of the research findings highlighted specific variables that are positively correlated with the development of the emotional intelligence, supportive leadership, and HR empowerment needed to deliver luxury services in metropolitan destination hotels. This paper provides validated Likert-type scales and practical insights for developing these essential workplace factors in luxury hotels, ultimately improving customer service and employee support.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Different types of heat pump owners in Austria: Purchase arguments, user satisfaction, operating habits, and expectations regarding control and regulation strategies</title>
      <link>https://hdl.handle.net/10419/338805</link>
      <description>Title: Different types of heat pump owners in Austria: Purchase arguments, user satisfaction, operating habits, and expectations regarding control and regulation strategies
Authors: Reichert, Gabriel; Ehrenbrandtner, Sophie; Fina, Robert; Theuretzbacher, Franz; Birklbauer, Clemens; Schmidl, Christoph
Abstract: Heat pumps (HPs) are considered as a key technology in the future energy system. Besides technical and ecological aspects, user acceptance and user friendliness are also essential. The aim of the study was therefore to research which aspects are decisive for the purchase decision, which different types of HP owners can be distinguished, how their specific user behavior can be characterized in terms of control and operation, and what their respective requirements and wishes are for the functions and operation of their HPs. A mixed-methods approach in an exploratory sequential design was used. Based on nine qualitative interviews and a survey with 510 respondents, both conducted in Austria, it is observed that the most relevant arguments for the purchase decision of HPs are high environmental friendliness and efficiency, as well as resource independence. Respecting certain usage and requirement patterns, four user types could be identified and defined-the minimalist, the functionalist, the tech-savvy tinkerer, and the anxious user. In the future, intelligent control and regulation approaches and the integration of HPs into a holistic energy and building management system (smart home) will become more important. Based on the results, tailor-made system solutions can be developed, user friendliness optimized, and new services developed.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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