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Czech philosophy of the interwar period
Authors: Jemelka Petr , Gluchman Martin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The present paper focuses on the development of Czech philosophical thought during the period of the First Republic. It is a time of remarkable diversity in this important part of spiritual culture. Many modern philosophical trends also developed during this time. Here we also encounter a change in the institutional security of theoretical and educational work (the creation of new universities, the publication of journals and monographs, and the organization of a world philosophical congress). This development had a discursive character. The question of the social involvement of philosophy in new political conditions was raised. This concerns one aspect of the discourse on the role of theoretical thought (philosophy, ethics, science) in the development of a program of real humanity within the framework of a democratic society. The so-called “struggle for the freedom of Czech philosophy” represented an intergenerational conflict, reflecting the broader issue of interpreting Czech history and its meaning. This article thus attempts to provide a brief perspective on intellectual diversity as the outcome of this discourse. It illustrates, through a specific historical period, the view that, in Czech philosophy and ethics, many thinkers and ideas can be found which are so original that they may serve as a remarkable source of inspiration even for the present day.
Syncriticism as an invariant of existential philosophy in Slovak philosophical thinking
Authors: Rusnák Peter , Martinkovič Marcel 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The present study explores the contribution of the Slovak philosophical school, which uniquely grasped the European and Czechoslovak heritage of phenomenology and existential philosophy. In the text, the authors present a congenial and undeniably up-to-date concept of syncriticism as developed by Jozef Piaček and analyse its contribution to Slovak philosophical discourse and more broadly, in the dialogue of phenomenology and existential philosophy in Slovakia. In the study, the authors also examine the cultural-philosophical starting points and specifics of Slovak modern philosophy and postmodern thinking as phenomena of the Central European intellectual space in the context of thinking about the unique and inspiring project of perichronosophy as a thematic invariant developed at philosophical workplaces in Central Europe (Comenius University Bratislava, Trnava University Trnava, Charles University Prague, Masaryk University Brno). Jozef Piaček has been affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Comenius University for many years, studied under Jan Patočka and is an expert on Husserl’s phenomenology. He has continuously developed a unique philosophical approach involving syncriticism and perichronosophy, which continues to resonate with his students at academic institutions in Slovakia and abroad. Piaček published several monographs and papers on the subject of syncriticism. The platform of living philosophy is his concept of a digital philosophical encyclopaedia, where he archives all publication outputs on the subject of the philosophy of syncriticism. This text will present Piaček’s concept of perichronosophy and concordance in Slovak philosophy, more broadly in phenomenology, as well as in the context of Patočka’s themes (philosophy as care for the soul in the village) with implications for the philosophy of education and philosophical therapy (dasein-analysis).
Poverty and Social Exclusion in European Countries
Authors: Bąk Iwona , Barej-Kaczmarek Emilia 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
Social exclusion and poverty constitute pressing issues in contemporary societies and significant obstacles to achieving sustainable social development. In contemporary Europe, they are recognised as one of the most severe social problems. Consequently, the pursuit of research in this domain appears entirely justified.

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the disparities in levels of poverty and social exclusion among European Union countries, employing an analysis of the indicators delineated in Agenda 2030.

Research methodology
The linear ordering and determination of the typological groups of objects was conducted using a method based on the median Weber vector. To ascertain potential changes in the phenomenon under investigation, the survey was conducted in two years: 2015 and 2022.

Results
The linear ordering of objects, as presented in the paper, revealed that Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia consistently exhibited the highest levels of poverty and social exclusion, regardless of the year studied. In 2015, Greece was also included in this Group. Conversely, nations situated in the northern regions of Europe, including Scandinavian countries, consistently demonstrated the lowest levels of the studied phenomenon. The empirical research results thus underscore substantial disparities between developed and developing countries.

Novelty
The paper makes a valuable contribution to the current European and global academic discourse on poverty and social exclusion, both recognised as formidable social challenges worldwide.
How to Develop Human Capital Through Organizational Justice, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and Organizational Commitment
Authors: Das Laxmipriya , Mohanty Sasmita 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
Higher education faculty members who perceive fairness and equity can demonstrate citizenship behavior and they can develop feelings of belongingness and cohesiveness which will assist them to build intellectual assets and appreciate human capital. This study enhances the professional well-being of faculty members by enhancing their human capital, with a specific focus on the importance of their skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Purpose
The study aimed to assess the degree to which organizational commitment (OC) serves as a mediator in the relationship between organizational justice (OJ) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB).

Research methodology
The data analysis was conducted using path analysis, and the data processing was carried out using Smart PLS 3.0. This study employed quantitative methods and involved a sample of 470 faculty members from higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India, selected using a purposive sampling technique.

Results
The research results suggest that there exists a favorable correlation between OJ, OCB, and OC.

Novelty
The novelty of this research lies in its ambitious pursuit of creating an extensive knowledge repository, fostering a culture of research-oriented learning, and providing invaluable insights that will empower the future generation to propel the academic sector forward.
State and Prospects for Development of the Payment Card Market in Poland
Authors: Feruś Anna 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
The development of innovative technologies has contributed to significant changes in the market for payment instruments. These changes have become a challenge for banks and have contributed to the continuous expansion of the products they offer, more technologically advanced, which will provide the customer with a high level of security. Banks, in order to meet customer expectations, are developing and improving the most popular distribution channels for their services, which are undoubtedly payment cards.

Purpose
The aim of the paper is to define and classify non-cash payment instruments in the Polish payment card market from 2009 to 2023, as well as to assess the trends of changes that may occur in the payment card market at the end of 2024 and in 2025.

Research methodology
A study of the payment card market in Poland was carried out, and the factors determining the development of non-cash payments were presented, as well as the directions of its future changes. Development trend (trend) models were used for the study, and then used to forecast the changes that will take place in the payment card market in Poland at the end of 2024 and in 2025.The analysis was carried out using the program STATISTICA 13.3.

Results
Bank customers are increasingly carrying out transactions using electronic payment instruments, the most common form of which are payment cards. The payment card is one of the better options for obtaining funds, as evidenced by the systematic annual increase in the number of such cards issued. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the increase of payment card use in Poland.

Novelty
Further advances in technology will bring new solutions to the payment card market and at the same time develop the digital money market. The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly accelerated the payment needs and expectations of consumers, who are more willing to use digital technologies in the new reality. Banks, in turn, see modern technological solutions as achieving a competitive advantage in the market.
Accounting Conservatism In Non-State Companies And Consolidated Financial Statements
Authors: Kimouche Bilal , Boussenna Hemza 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
Accounting conservatism has been a significant area of research in the last few decades due to its effects on financial reporting quality. Nevertheless, it has been influenced by many factors that lead companies to be more or less conservative.

Purpose
This paper aims to contribute to this research stream by exploring the impact of state ownership and consolidation on accounting conservatism. The literature has not given much attention to state ownership and has never explored consolidation.

Research methodology
The study employed the data of 90 Algerian companies from 2016 to 2021 and employed Basu’s (1997) model to measure conservatism. The relationships between variables were estimated using linear regression.

Results
The results indicate that Algerian companies’ financial statements are generally conservative. However, accounting conservatism is more prevalent in state companies and separate financial statements.

Novelty
The study is the first in Algeria and is among the few studies that are interested in accounting consolidation as a determinant of conservatism.
Infrastructure Development And External Financing Nexus In Sub-Saharan Africa: Panel Vecm Analysis
Authors: Noah Afees O. , David Olalekan O. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
It is evident that relying solely on domestic financing cannot bridge the infrastructure gap in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region. Therefore, exploring alternative sources of financing becomes crucial to complement domestic efforts and address the infrastructure needs effectively.

Purpose
This study investigates the relationship between infrastructure development and external financing factors (foreign direct investment – FDI, private participation in infrastructure – PPI, and official development assistance – ODA) by considering the short- and long-run equilibrium and their causal direction.

Research methodology
These objectives are achieved by employing the panel vector error correction mechanism (PVECM), impulse response functions (IRF), variance decomposition analysis (VDCs), and VAR causality on a dataset covering 43 SSA countries from 2000 to 2021.

Results
The results reveal the presence of feedback causal relationships between infrastructure development and external financing factors, and PVECM results demonstrate that only private participation in infrastructure has a positive influence on infrastructure development both in the long and short-run, while ODA and FDI only influence infrastructure development in the long- run.

Novelty
The current study contributes to the existing literature by examining the impact of external financing factors on infrastructure development, with a specific focus on SSA, by considering the three major external financing factors (PPI, FDI, and ODA) as the determinants of infrastructure.
Have COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine Caused a Decline in the Value Relevance of Accounting Information? Evidence from Poland
Authors: Pilch Bartłomiej 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
Within the research area of value relevance (VR), the impact of macroeconomic changes is usually analysed. The influence of economic crises, such as the Asian financial crisis, global financial crisis, and COVID-19, on VR was, however, inconclusive. Moreover, it differs between individual markets.

Purpose
The aim of the paper was to analyse the impact of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine on the value relevance with the example of Polish listed companies. VR of earnings, book values, and cash flows was taken into account in this regard.

Research methodology
Panel data models (fixed effects) were used. The focus was especially on interactions between earnings per share (EPS), book values per share (BVPS), cash flows per share (CFO), and binary variables referring to periods of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.

Results
VR of earnings, book values, and cash flows noted the positive impact of COVID-19. However, the war affected book values and cash flows negatively. The results obtained highlight the specificity of different crises and various markets, with the findings being only partially in line with the results of previous studies.

Novelty
So far, the impact of the war in Ukraine on VR has not been analysed. Moreover, the influence of COVID-19 on VR on the Polish market has also not been studied.
Investigating the Effects of Advancements in Information and Communication Technology and Financial Development on Tourism Growth: A Case of South Africa
Authors: Ssekitoleko Patrick , Manaliyo Jean Claude 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
South Africa’s tourism industry has been experiencing unstable growth in the past few decades due to different factors. Studies in different countries have documented the significance of information and communications technology (ICT), and financial development towards a country’s tourism growth. ICT and financial development may stimulate the growth of South Africa’s tourism industry.

Purpose
To investigate the extent to which ICT advancements and financial development influence tourism growth in South Africa, given that the country has relatively strong financial and ICT sectors.

Research methodology
The study used annual time-series data for the period 1989 to 2019, and the variables are financial development, ICT, and tourism growth. The data were analysed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model.

Results
The findings indicate the existence of a long-run relationship among the variables. Results for the long-run estimates show that only ICT has a positive and statistically significant effect on tourism growth. In the short-run, financial development has a positive significant effect on tourism growth, while ICT only registers a significant effect on tourism growth in the fourth lag, albeit negative. The policy implication of these results is that the South African government ought to promote financial development to ensure that money is available and accessible for investment in tourism businesses and for tourist spending. Furthermore, ICT upgrades are required by the government and tourism service providers to enhance tourism products and service accessibility for tourists from wider geographical locations.

Novelty
This study expanded the existing literature by assessing the effects of ICT and financial development on South Africa’s tourism.
The Impact of Stock Prices of Polluting Energy Sources on Renewable Energy Stock Index Prices
Authors: Serap Vurur N. , Özdemir Letife , Özen Ercan , Grima Simon 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
The link between the price of polluting energy supplies and the renewable energy stock index may be intricate and subtle. Investors need to conduct thorough inquiries and analyses to completely understand the correlation between these industries.

Purpose
This study aims to explore the intricate dynamics between renewable energy stocks and conventional fossil fuel-based resources.

Research methodology
Our analysis encompasses daily data spanning from June 9, 2012, to March 31, 2023, extracted from the WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation Index (NEX), Crude Oil (WTI OIL), Coal (COAL), and Natural Gas (NGAS). Key statistical tests include the Johansen co-integration test, the fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) test, and the Granger causality test.

Results
The study shows a long-term co-integration relationship between renewable energy stocks and polluting energy sources. Oil prices positively impact the renewable stock index, while coal prices negatively affect it. Natural gas prices also positively correlate with the index, and short-term relationships exist with oil prices.

Novelty
The study provides valuable insights for investors, state authorities, and policymakers on optimising ESG portfolio diversification and sustainable development policies in energy, environment, and climate. It helps stakeholders understand investor behaviour, market trends, and policy impacts, enabling effective long-term investment strategies.
The Ephemeral Term “Sustainable Development” in Current EU Policies
Authors: Zavřelová Veronika , Pelikánová Radka MacGregor 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Research background
The term “sustainable development” is an omnipresent expression reaching the dimension of a command in the EU under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. However, this is an ephemeral term with ambiguous and contradictory meanings which is employed in a particular manner by current EU policies.

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to reconcile various approaches and consolidate the understanding of sustainable development as advanced by current EU policies.

Research methodology
A historical and conceptual review creates a foundation to prepare comparative review tables to be filled with information about current EU policies and their quotes regarding “sustainable development”, as extracted from the EU Commission Websites and EurLex. This allows for a holistic, thematic and critical analysis about the teleological meaning as well as glossing and Socratic questioning.

Results
The juxtaposition of these findings suggests that the term “sustainable development” is a semantic puzzle which is perceived by current EU policies as a call for multispectral and inherently conflicting changes to be imposed by all stakeholders in the utilitarian context.

Novelty
Six pioneering propositions with controversial features emerge and are to be verified by further multidisciplinary longitudinal studies.
Harnessing Open European Data for a Data-Driven Approach to Enhancing Decarbonization Measurement in the Built Environment
Authors: Beltrán-Velamazán Carlos , Gómez-Gil Marta , Monzón-Chavarrías Marta , Espinosa-Fernández Almudena , López-Mesa Belinda 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, decarbonizing the building sector is crucial, as it currently contributes 36 % of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Monitoring decarbonization progress is essential for evaluating our trajectory towards long-term goals, facilitating informed decision-making. However, monitoring this issue is currently unfeasible due to a lack of real data. Despite challenges in data gathering, directives like Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE) and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) promote open data accessibility. To overcome this barrier, this paper suggests using georeferencing and automated cross-referencing of open building data to obtain data to monitor progress towards decarbonization effectively. This approach materializes in the proposal of a national-scale Urban Building Energy Model (UBEM) for Spain, which leverages data from Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and potentially Digital Building Logbooks (DBL) to enhance it. The study demonstrates the considerable potential of this approach, not only in characterizing the energy performance of Spanish buildings based on location, type, and age but also in estimating energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, monitoring renovation progress, assessing energy savings, and identifying energy-inefficient building segments. Finally, this study compares the information obtained using the proposed model with the set of progress indicators of the EPBD recast for the new national building renovation plans, concluding that the UBEM model manages to provide data to collect 29 of the progress indicators and, when combined with a DBL, it would be able to provide 59. This framework holds promise for replication in other MS, offering valuable insights into the decarbonization of the European building stock.
La revue Hochland : un exemple de Kulturkatholizismus au fil du temps
Authors: Grand Sylvie Le 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Der Begriff Kulturkatholizismus ist weniger bekannt als seine Entsprechung für den Protestantismus. Am Beispiel der Zeitschrift Hochland, die in diesem Zusammenhang oft erwähnt wird, werden die Merkmale jenes Begriffs sowie die wichtigsten Aspekte seines Entstehungskontextes untersucht. Zeitschriftsgeschichte und Begriffsentwicklung miteinander in Beziehung setzen, hat den Vorteil, die Sinnpluralität des Begriffs und die bemerkenswerte Kontinuität der Zeitschrift, die von Carl Muth 1903 gegründet und bis 1941 geleitet wurde, deutlich zu machen. Schließlich wird anhand zweier signifikanter Beispiele geprüft, inwieweit der Begriff Kulturkatholizismus und das Erbe von Hochland nach 1945 noch relevant waren: welches war einerseits der Stellenwert der Kunstbilder in der Publikation und welche Rolle spielte andererseits die Zeitschrift für einen ihrer Autoren, E.-W. Böckenförde?
La notion de Kulturkatholizismus est moins bien connue que son équivalent protestant. En s’appuyant sur le cas fourni par la revue Hochland, souvent citée en exemple à ce propos, on étudiera les traits distinctifs de cette notion et les éléments les plus déterminants de son contexte d’apparition. Croiser l’histoire de la revue et celle de la notion permettra de mettre en évidence le sens pluriel de cette dernière et la remarquable continuité de la première, fondée et dirigée par Carl Muth de 1903 à 1941. On éprouvera enfin la pertinence du terme de Kulturkatholizismus et la permanence de l’héritage de Hochland après 1945 à travers deux exemples privilégiés : la place de l’image d’art dans la publication et le rôle joué par la revue pour l’un de ses auteurs, E.-W. Böckenförde.
The concept of Kulturkatholizismus is less well known than its Protestant equivalent. Based on the case provided by the magazine Hochland, often cited as an example in this respect, we will study the distinctive features of this word and the most decisive factors in its emergence. Combining the history of the journal with that of the concept highlights the plural meaning of the latter and the remarkable continuity of the former, founded and directed by Carl Muth from 1903 to 1941. Finally, we will test the relevance of the term Kulturkatholizismus and the permanence of Hochland’s legacy after 1945 through two key examples: the place of the art image in the publication and the role played by the journal for one of its authors, E.-W. Böckenförde.