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Call for papers – Monothematic issue 2025
Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

The monothematic issue aims to systematize and expand knowledge about the possibilities and barriers of using digital technologies to eliminate the vulnerability of supply chains. A specific focus of this special issue is about the use of emerging digital technologies and technical solutions in enhancing lean, agile, resilient and green aspects of supply chains.
Important dates – submission open date: June 1, 2024, submission deadline: October 31, 2024. Upon submission, please inform the editorial office that the manuscript is intended for the monothematic issue (journal@tul.cz).
More information in Call for papers here.

Monothematic issue 2024
Emerging digital technologies and their influence on elimination of supply chain vulnerability

This monothematic issue aims to systematize and expand knowledge about the possibilities and barriers of using digital technologies to eliminate the vulnerability of supply chains. A specific focus of this issue is about the use of emerging digital technologies and technical solutions in enhancing lean, agile, resilient and green aspects of supply chains. The issue will be published in September 2024.
More information in Call for papers here.

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The journal E&M Economics and Management (E&M) publishes high quality original research articles and scientific studies based on theoretical and empirical analyses. E&M encourages new intriguing ideas and new perspectives on existing state of knowledge.
Among the key topics covered are Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Information Management, and Marketing & Trade. More information here.

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Choice of articles of current issue

Medical device regulation and its impact on the industry: A case study of Czech companies

Jan Maci, Martin Matejicek, Lukas Peter, Frank Lefley, Petra Maresova

The implementation of regulations is often seen as a necessary tool to mitigate market failures and safeguard consumer interests. The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is a recent regulation specifically designed for the production of medical devices, aiming to ensure their safety and effectiveness. This article focuses on Czech companies and seeks to examine and quantify the effects of the MDR on their operations, considering both economic and procedural impacts. Through the analysis of primary…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2024-2-003 more

Regional COVID-19 cases and Bitcoin volatility: Assessment through the Markov switching prism

Dat Minh Phan, Sinh Duc Hoang, Tung Duy Dao, Tien Phat Pham

The 21st century has become the century of technology, which has spread to the currency market, presenting the international economic system with a new challenge – the challenge created by digital currency, which has determined a change in the rules of operation in the market. The main property of cryptocurrencies in general, and Bitcoin in particular, is constant volatility and mutual sensitivity to each other. This article aims to analyze the cryptocurrency market landscape from both short…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2024-2-009 more

The importance of corporate image and social responsibility for consumer engagement in sustainable consumption

Dalia Streimikiene, Ilona Kiausiene, Greta Makunaite

Rampant consumption and society’s growing demands are leading to ever-deteriorating quality of environment and life. Changing consumption patterns is essential to reduce the effects of climate change and create a more sustainable environment for generations to come. The rise of fast fashion is leading to overconsumption of clothing and textiles, which leads to high levels of pollution. In order to promote public awareness and the implementation of sustainability in all areas of life, companies…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2024-2-008 more

Investigating the determinants and effects of prestige sensitivity in fashion retailing

Ivan-Damir Anic, Ivana Kursan Milakovic, Mirela Mihic

Targeting the prestige fashion segment enables fashion retailers to continue growing while facing a challenging environment. To attract prestige-sensitive consumers, it is important to understand their buying motivations and responses to retail actions. Thus, this paper examines the motivational predictors and effects of prestige sensitivity in fashion retailing, using the symbolic self-completion theory as a framework. It also explores the moderating role of fashion innovativeness. The data…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2024-2-011 more

The role of leadership in managing digital transformation: A systematic literature review

Lazar Rakovic, Slobodan Maric, Lena Djordjevic Milutinovic, Vuk Vukovic, Radmila Bjekic

Digital transformation should not be seen as a time-bound project, but rather as a process that needs to be continuously improved and managed over time. In the absence of leadership, digital transformation will occur spontaneously in an organisation, but it is necessary to monitor and manage the process itself to achieve the goal and establish a digital organisation. A person who leads the digital transformation must possess the appropriate competencies. Leadership competencies, especially the…