@article{MTMT:34934761, title = {Transformation of South Africa's Townships: TBL Initiatives and the Future of Social Housing}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34934761}, author = {Makalima, Mzuchumile}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, unique-id = {34934761}, issn = {2061-2311}, year = {2024} } @article{MTMT:34934736, title = {Addressing Urban Inequality Through Innovative Social Housing Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Approaches and Outcomes}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34934736}, author = {Makalima, Mzuchumile}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, unique-id = {34934736}, issn = {2061-2311}, year = {2024} } @article{MTMT:35141117, title = {The Touristic Importance of Gyula Region in the New Destination Structure Defined in 2020. From Past to Present}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35141117}, author = {Bagdi, Róbert and Mondok, Anita}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.4972}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {16}, unique-id = {35141117}, issn = {2061-2311}, abstract = {The management system and organisational structure of national tourism fundamentally was renewed in Hungary in 2016, which had several new elements. The five determined ’important tourism development areas’ as destinations became the new frame for developing tourism in 2016 and 2017. Destination system was also renewed in 2020, when not only the official names and territorial range were overviewed, but also eleven destinations were created and six new ones were determined. Among these destinations the Gyula region consists of the least number of settlements only two (Gyula and Békéscsaba). The article focuses on the research questions of what processes and events led to the creation of the current tourist offer of the two municipalities of Gyula tourist region and how the area performed in the years 2020-2022. By examining the socio-economic changes in the two settlements after the Second World War, the roots of the current level of tourism development are explored. The analysis of the statistical data series available from the Central Statistical Office and the National Tourism Data Supply Centre are used to analyse the specificities of the period 2020-2022. Since the two cities have different tourist characteristics, they cannot be considered major competitors, and in fact Békéscsaba’s dominant position in business tourism can be well complemented by the spa services offered in Gyula. In both municipalities surveyed, tourism operators faced challenges due to travel restrictions resulting from the COVID pandemic, but the dominant domestic visitor share in the tourist area meant that guests returned quickly after the closures.}, keywords = {turizmusfejlesztés; desztináció}, year = {2024}, pages = {51-64}, orcid-numbers = {Mondok, Anita/0000-0002-6444-970X} } @article{MTMT:35141018, title = {Informal Land Buyers’ Perspectives in Dilla City, Southern Ethiopia}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35141018}, author = {Gedecho, Kibru Alemu and Horváthné Kovács, Bernadett}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.5209}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {16}, unique-id = {35141018}, issn = {2061-2311}, abstract = {Formal urban land is market unable to supply adequate residential plot that could shoulder the prevailing demand from low- and middle-income people and hence, the aim of the paper was meant to explore the informal land buyers’ expectations of infrastructure and various related municipal services that they deprive themselves of. A mixed-method approach was used, combining a survey of 186 respondents in informal land markets, observation, and focus group discussions with municipal experts. Secondary data from formal land markets in Dilla municipality from 2017-2023 were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result of the study revealed that the pushing factors of informal land market proliferation in Dilla city is due to the lack of formal land supply from Dilla municipality which is only 6.6% so that the remaining great majority (97.3%) of the study area residents expect at least one service (road, water, electricity, drainage, monitoring services) from Dilla municipality to improve deprivation of basic infrastructural services, notwithstanding the need of land monitoring services such as surveying and title deeds. The situations call for design a pro-poor land and housing policy, adequate compensation during expropriation of farmers for serviced supply of land, creating awareness about formal land markets, and working in collaboration with rural counterparts in basis of rural – urban collaboration frameworks.}, year = {2024}, pages = {27-38}, orcid-numbers = {Horváthné Kovács, Bernadett/0000-0002-2038-6428} } @article{MTMT:35140509, title = {Current Status-quo of Azerbaijan Renewable Energy and Possible Cooperation with EU}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35140509}, author = {Mammadli, Sabuhi and Bayramov, Tofig}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.5592}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {16}, unique-id = {35140509}, issn = {2061-2311}, abstract = {The article aims to provide information regarding current situation and future potential of renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan. Moreover, it proposes measures for the more convenient and efficient utilization of alternative and renewable energy sources to address the pollution of the natural environment resulting from recent significant climate changes on our planet. It extensively covers various aspects of alternative energy sources, including their development history, types, operational principles, and structures. Additionally, the factors influencing these energy sources are elucidated, along with an overview of state programs aimed at their development, tasks, and implementation, as well as European Union cooperation initiatives. The research also delves into the utilization of alternative renewable energy sources, ongoing projects, and the efficient utilization of natural resources. In modern times, the use of renewable energy sources present a promising avenue, offering the potential to safeguard environmental balance, restore equilibrium, and maintain ecosystem dynamics. The accelerating disruption of this balance underscores the urgency of expanding development and utilization efforts in this area. This article investigates current and possible future cooperation between European Union and Azerbaijan in renewable energy industry.}, year = {2024}, pages = {15-25}, orcid-numbers = {Mammadli, Sabuhi/0009-0007-7053-1965} } @article{MTMT:35137379, title = {The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work-life balance of employees}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35137379}, author = {Greutter, Zoltán and Greutter-Gregus, Éva and Szira, Zoltán and Varga, Erika}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {16}, unique-id = {35137379}, issn = {2061-2311}, year = {2024}, pages = {5-13}, orcid-numbers = {Greutter, Zoltán/0009-0007-1204-3904} } @article{MTMT:34897279, title = {Exploring intercultural online marketing competence among tourism students: a case study from Slovakia}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34897279}, author = {Beták, Norbert and Bíziková, Viktória and Gergelyová, Viktória}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {15}, unique-id = {34897279}, issn = {2061-2311}, year = {2023}, pages = {5-15} } @article{MTMT:34821287, title = {Customer Employee Exchange and Firm Innovative Behavior Among SMEs in Ghana. The Mediating Role of Customer Knowledge Management}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34821287}, author = {Adam, Diyawu Rahman and Alhaji Husseini, Sadick}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.4420}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {15}, unique-id = {34821287}, issn = {2061-2311}, abstract = {The study sought to examine the relationship between customer-employee exchange and firm innovative behaviour (FIB). The mediation effect of customer knowledge management in the relationship between customer-employee exchange and FIB was determined. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire. We sampled 247 respondents from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana using the simple random sampling technique. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was assessed using the Smart-PLS. The findings of the study suggest that the variables representing customer-employee exchange (solidarity, harmonization, and information exchange) have had an important effect on FIB. Moreover, customer knowledge management is found to mediate relationships between customer-employee exchange and firm innovative behaviour. The study recommends that due to their limited resources compared to larger companies’ new ways of interactions between SMEs and customers should be introduced and enhanced as that will help the firms to improve their innovative behaviour.}, keywords = {Harmonization; information exchange; solidarity; firm innovative behaviour; customer employee exchange}, year = {2023}, pages = {37-58} } @article{MTMT:34821195, title = {Exploring Intercultural Online Marketing Competence among Tourism Students}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34821195}, author = {Beták, Norbert and Bíziková, Viktória and Gergelyová, Viktória}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.4636}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {15}, unique-id = {34821195}, issn = {2061-2311}, abstract = {Intercultural online marketing is an essential element in today’s rapidly developing and diversifying world. Many fields, including marketing, are not only increasingly aware of this social and individual need, but are incorporating it into their tools and methods. A common method for targeted and effective marketing campaigns in tourism is to ensure that potential customers receive a response that is appropriate to the cultural background of the target audience. The aim of the present study is to examine tourism students’ attitudes towards intercultural online marketing in the following areas: Knowledge in the field of Intercultural Marketing; Stereotypes about potential customers; How to target potential customers as well as the students; Cross-cultural knowledge/skills. The research was conducted among students of the Department of Tourism at the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. The questionnaire on which the research was based was completed by 135 respondents. The results of the survey provide an answer to the research question about the knowledge and perceptions of the future representatives of the tourism sector. The results obtained indicate that the extent of experience and knowledge in the field of intercultural online marketing is not sufficient. These findings have potential implications for further research to explore strategies for enhancing education and training programs aimed at bridging the gap in intercultural online marketing proficiency among future professionals in the tourism sector. Moreover, these findings suggest a need for collaborative efforts among academia, industry stakeholders, to develop comprehensive initiatives that address the evolving demands of the tourism industry in an interconnected world.}, keywords = {PERCEPTIONS; Targeting; tourism; interculturality; online marketing}, year = {2023}, pages = {5-15} } @article{MTMT:34794414, title = {Current scenarios of circular economy in brazil and ecuador: review article}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34794414}, author = {Ordonez Olivo, Maria Lourdes and Caroline, MARTINS}, doi = {10.33568/rbs.4685}, journal-iso = {REG BUS STUD}, journal = {REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES}, volume = {15}, unique-id = {34794414}, issn = {2061-2311}, keywords = {POLICIES; CHALLENGES; Circular economy (CE); Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region; 3R principals}, year = {2023}, pages = {17-36} }