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- Tài liệuAdvances in Accounting & Auditing Research(MDPI, 2025) Mousa, RaniaThis reprint collection features the complete set of articles from the Special Issue in the Journal of Risk and Financial Management, titled Advances in Accounting and Auditing Research, focusing on timely and emerging themes in various areas of accounting and auditing. The Special Issue is edited by Prof. Dr. Rania Mousa. It is a compilation that provides a comprehensive overview of current research on financial reporting, ESG reporting, earnings management, audit quality, and accounting standards integration. It also presents cutting-edge research which assesses the impact of AI disclosure on financial reporting and performance and the role of technological readiness in enhancing the quality of audit work.
- Tài liệuAgricultural Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development(MDPI, 2025) Chatzitheodoridis, Fotios; Loizou, Efstratios; Kontogeorgos, AchilleasThis Special Issue collates a selection of cutting-edge research articles and reviews that assess critical aspects of sustainability in diverse domains. The contributions address topics such as environmental preservation, energy efficiency, sustainable urban development, and innovative solutions to mitigating climate change. Each study emphasizes the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental dimensions, showcasing interdisciplinary approaches and practical insights to foster sustainable practices. The manuscripts presented in this reprint are crucial for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to promote sustainable development, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance societal well-being. This compilation serves as a comprehensive reference for advancing sustainability in both theory and practice.
- Tài liệuArtificial Intelligence Applications in Financial Technology(MDPI, 2025) Lam, Albert Y.S.; Geng, YanhuiThe aim of this Reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest artificial intelligence (AI) applications employed in financial technology (fintech). From machine learning and AI-driven financial prediction and risk management to advanced techniques for financial fraud detection, we aim to unravel the potential and promise of these cutting-edge technologies. In this Reprint, leading experts in the field share their insights, research findings, and visions for the future. Together, we embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of AI in fintech, seeking solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. We explore the transformative impact of AI on financial processes, including loan processing, investment management, and regulatory compliance. This Reprint paves the way for a more efficient and innovative financial landscape where technology drives significant improvements and enables financial institutions to operate with greater precision and effectiveness.
- Tài liệuComputational, AI and IT Solutions Helping Agriculture(MDPI, 2025) Dimitrov, DimitreThis Special Issue was a natural continuation of our previous Special Issue, titled “Internet and Computers for Agriculture”; this one extended further, covering recent and current progress in the application of computational solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), and information technologies (IT) in modern agriculture. Currently, rapid changes are taking place at a planetary scale, including human population growth and global climatic and ecological changes, resulting in a call for immediate sustainable and secure smart solutions for food production, water supply, greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions, and environmental health. This Special Issue provided a stage for the innovative research of scientists and entrepreneurs involved in the development and application of various software products, and digital solutions for agriculture, agroecosystems, and natural ecosystems with applications in agriculture, to be presented. The submission of original articles and reviews involved mobile apps, web applications, internet platforms, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cloud technologies, AI and machine learning (ML) methods, and applications for precision agriculture, monitoring, cultivation, harvesting, marketing, management, decision making, weather forecasting, optimization, natural language processing, computer/machine vision, drones, real-time detection systems, sensors for field operations, smart agriculture machinery, diagnostics, species and disease recognition, big data collection, scientific-process-based mathematical modeling, and machine learning modeling, which can contribute to modern agriculture now and in the future.
- Tài liệuEditorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Journal of Risk and Financial Management(MDPI, 2025) Stengos, ThanasisRecently, the Journal of Risk and Financial Management completed a Special Issue comprising papers invited by Editorial Board Members, which included papers on a variety of topics related to applied financial economics and risk management. It contains a very diverse collection of papers that span many of the areas that the academic community is actively completing research on, making this Special Issue a leader in the disciplines in question. The aim was to provide an avenue for networking and communication between JRFM and scholars in the field of financial and economic risk and management, and the final collection represents a successful outcome. The printed collection of papers acts as an additional vehicle for the dissemination of this research that was published in the Special Issue, and hopefully will prove useful for research and teaching purposes alike.
- Tài liệuEmerging Topics in Finance and Risk Engineering—In Memory of Peter Carr(MDPI, 2025) Pirjol, Dan; Zhu, LingjiongThe Reprint includes a selection of articles that have appeared in a Special Issue of Risks, and is dedicated to the memory of Peter Carr (1958-2022). The included articles should be of interest to researchers in quantitative finance, risk management, and financial engineering.
- Tài liệuEVS35—International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (Oslo, Norway)(MDPI, 2025) Joeri VAN MierloThis Special Issue gathers the best papers from EVS36, the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, which was held from 11 to 14 June 2023 in Sacramento, California, USA. The International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS) is the world's longest, largest, and highest-spec event in the field of electric vehicles, covering areas including pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and core components. With the support of the World Electric Vehicle Association, the symposium is hosted by three regional professional organizations under the World Electric Vehicle Association in North America (Electric Drive Transportation Association, EDTA), Europe (The European Association for Electromobility, E-Mobility Europe), and Asia (Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific, EVAAP), in turn. EVS has already had a long history since its birth in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in 1969. The theme of EVS36 is “The Electric Future is Here”. The papers cover research, market, and government activities across all fields related to hybrid, battery, and fuel cell technologies, associated infrastructure, and services. The authors of the best papers presented at EVS36 were invited to further extend their EVS36 paper, including their most recent research findings. After a second thorough round of peer review, these papers were published in this Special Issue of the World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ), the official journal of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA).
- Tài liệuEVS36—International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (California, USA)(MDPI, 2025) Joeri VAN Mierlo; Genevieve CullenThis Special Issue gathers the best papers from EVS36, the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, which was held from 11 to 14 June 2023 in Sacramento, California, USA. The International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS) is the world's longest, largest, and highest-spec event in the field of electric vehicles, covering areas including pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and core components. With the support of the World Electric Vehicle Association, the symposium is hosted by three regional professional organizations under the World Electric Vehicle Association in North America (Electric Drive Transportation Association, EDTA), Europe (The European Association for Electromobility, E-Mobility Europe), and Asia (Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific, EVAAP), in turn. EVS has already had a long history since its birth in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in 1969.The theme of EVS36 is “Driving the Transition to E-Mobility”. The papers cover research, market, and government activities across all fields related to hybrid, battery, and fuel cell technologies, associated infrastructure, and services. The authors of the best papers presented at EVS36 were invited to further extend their EVS36 paper, including their most recent research findings. After a second thorough round of peer review, these papers were published in this Special Issue of the World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ), the official journal of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA).
- Tài liệuFeatured Papers in Corporate Finance and Governance(MDPI, 2025) Gherghina, Ştefan CristianThis Reprint comprises 25 papers covering various aspects of corporate governance, financial performance, and sustainability practices. Topics include the wealth effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), particularly the performance differences between cash- and stock-based transactions and the moderating influence of horizontal M&As on credit risk in the banking sector. The included studies also explore the implications of CEO characteristics for investment efficiency, focusing on the influence of political connections and leadership styles, and investigate the relationship between risk committee characteristics, agency costs, and financial performance, with a particular emphasis on financial firms. Further discussions address the role of sustainability report assurance and corporate governance in enhancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores and highlight the importance of governance structures, such as gender-diverse boards, for corporate outcomes. These studies underscore the need for effective risk communication and strategic decision-making, especially in the context of economic uncertainty and regulatory changes. Collectively, they provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of corporate finance and governance, offering practical recommendations for enhancing corporate practices and financial performance.
- Tài liệuFeatured Papers in Mathematics and Finance(MDPI, 2025) Lindquist, W. Brent; Rachev, Svetlozar (Zari)The Special Issue titled “Featured Papers in Mathematics and Finance” in the Journal of Risk and Financial Management (JRFM) presents a curated collection of high-quality research articles that advance the theoretical and applied aspects of financial mathematics. It includes pioneering works that explore diverse areas, such as option pricing, asset pricing models, financial risk management, and the interplay between real-world challenges and financial modeling. Notable contributions include innovative methods for implementing implied volatility in high-frequency markets, extensions of classical financial models using Bayesian approaches, and empirical analyses of fiscal consolidation and financial stability. This Special Issue also examines modern topics like the interconnectedness of cryptocurrencies, the impacts of COVID-19 on financial markets, and novel approaches to risk-adjusted portfolio optimization. By featuring studies that integrate cutting-edge mathematical techniques with critical financial applications, this Special Issue acts as a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. These articles highlight the ongoing evolution of mathematical finance, emphasizing its role in addressing contemporary challenges and improving decision-making processes in complex financial systems.
- Tài liệuFinancial Econometrics and Quantitative Economic Analysis(MDPI, 2025) Gričar, Sergej; Lojanica, Nemanja; Backović, TamaraThis Special Issue of the Journal of Risk and Financial Management presents ten original, peer-reviewed contributions that critically examine the evolving landscape of financial econometrics and quantitative economic analysis. Utilising rigorous empirical investigation and methodological advancement as a framework, the articles engage with a range of timely and significant topics, including herding behaviour in MENA stock markets, the impact of anti-corruption policies on financial development, real options theory as it pertains to sustainability, and the economics of post-COVID-19 tourism. The assembled research underscores the dynamic interplay between theoretical modelling and empirical decision making. Central themes encompass the calibration of macroeconomic policy, high-frequency data analysis, the interactions between inflation and exchange rates, and advanced forecasting methodologies enhanced by emerging technologies. This reprint serves as a homage to the field's intellectual legacy while propelling novel approaches to volatility modelling, financial cycle stability, and strategic business collaboration.
- Tài liệuFinancial Markets, Financial Volatility and Beyond, 3rd Edition(MDPI, 2025) Liu, RuipengThis Special Issue brings together 17 original research articles offering timely and impactful insights into the evolving landscape of finance and risk management. The contributions span a broad geographical scope—from small island economies to major global markets—and address critical themes such as market volatility, financial contagion, banking sector dynamics, portfolio optimization, behavioral finance, and the intersection of finance with environmental and geopolitical risks.
- Tài liệuFinancial Technology (Fintech) and Sustainable Financing, 3rd Edition(MDPI, 2025) Colombage, SisiraThis edited volume, sourced from the Journal of Risk and Financial Management, explores the critical intersection of modern finance, technological innovation (FinTech), and sustainable development. It features cutting-edge research on how FinTech is driving the transition toward a globally sustainable financial system. This book details the synergy between digital infrastructure and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) imperatives. Key chapters examine the transformative power of technologies like blockchain, digital currencies, and AI in robo-advising as they reshape financial markets, investment, and asset management practices. Key areas covered in this volume include the following: Sustainability-Driven Financing: Analysis of green finance, sustainable investment models, and Green Banking’s role in achieving sustainable development goals; Digital Innovation in Risk and Investment: Research on cryptocurrencies, decentralized financial markets, and the development of innovative, resilient investment portfolios; FinTech Applications: Studies on the use of digital payment systems, crowdfunding, and peer-to-peer lending for unlocking new financing sources and democratizing capital access; Impact on the Finance Profession: Examination of how emerging technologies and sustainable mandates affect traditional financial practices and global regulatory frameworks.
- Tài liệuFintech, Business, and Development(MDPI, 2025) Jha, Chandan Kumar; Sharma, ChandanFintech, short for financial technology, has become an increasingly important player in the global economy. Fintech companies leverage technological advancements to offer innovative financial services, ranging from mobile banking and peer-to-peer lending to cryptocurrency and blockchain-based solutions. By leveraging digital technologies, fintech firms have offered financial services to previously excluded populations, enabling individuals to access credit, insurance, and savings products that were previously unavailable to them. By providing alternative sources of financing, such as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding, fintech has enabled small businesses to access capital that they may not have been able to obtain through traditional sources. This has led to increased investment, innovation, and job creation, all of which are essential for economic growth. Moreover, fintech has improved the efficiency and transparency of financial markets, reducing costs and improving accessibility for investors. Consequently, new financial instruments, such as cryptocurrencies and digital securities, have been developed, offering greater flexibility and transparency than traditional financial products. In conclusion, fintech has played a crucial role in driving economic and financial development, promoting financial inclusion, and enhancing firm performance. As the world continues to embrace digital technologies, fintech is poised to play an even greater role in shaping the future of finance.
- Tài liệuGenerative AI and Its Transformative Potential(MDPI, 2025) Ilieva, Galina; Tsihrintzis, George A.This Special Issue delves into the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across scientific and business domains. As AI progresses from automating repetitive tasks to amplifying creativity and innovation, it opens new pathways for research, education, industry, and human-centered systems. The contributions collected here illustrate how generative models are reshaping content creation, product design, and human–machine interaction. Leading experts offer insights into generative AI architectures, domain-specific applications, and practical implementations across multiple fields. The papers are organized into three thematic clusters: foundational frameworks for generative AI systems; educational and human-centered applications; and creative and business use cases. Together, these studies highlight both the opportunities and the challenges posed by this technology, particularly in relation to ethics, authenticity, and integration with existing infrastructures. Through this curated selection of research, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of how generative AI can be harnessed to enhance education, enrich society, and drive sustainable technological progress. As the field continues its rapid advance, we look forward to future explorations that build on the foundations laid in this Special Issue and promote the responsible, innovative deployment of AI systems.
- Tài liệuIndustrial Clusters, Agglomeration and Economic Development(MDPI, 2025) Akifumi, KuchikiCountries currently face the challenge of exploring how companies can drive innovation during the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that all countries across the globe require a "digital" economy as well as a "green" economy. Clusters, or agglomerations, are one of the most effective regional growth strategies for overcoming the current challenges. Its analysis can be performed from various angles, including organizational management, spatial economics, and sequencing economics. First, spatial economics can be used to drive location conditions in economic decision making. Second, sequencing economics provides an architectural theory of agglomeration. It analyzes the dynamic processes that construct segments of agglomerations efficiently and discusses how segments of agglomerations are sequenced for their efficient construction. Third, geographic management theory attempts to identify the factors that contribute to the competitive advantage of a region. Other approaches to clusters and economic development are welcome.
- Tài liệuPublic–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Construction Project Deliveries(MDPI, 2025) Fong, Patrick S.W.Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are central to modern infrastructure development, enabling governments to harness private sector finance and expertise for complex construction projects. Their success, however, depends on managing risks, stakeholder alignment, financial viability, and sustainability. This reprint compiles eighteen peer-reviewed papers from a Special Issue of the journal Buildings, curated by Dr. Patrick S.W. Fong, offering global insights into the mechanisms, challenges, and success factors shaping PPPs. Topics include the historical evolution of PPP research, policy dynamics (e.g., China), project initiation and planning (e.g., business case development in China and New Zealand, project briefing in mature markets, success factors in the UAE, and competency models), risk management (e.g., assessment systems for transport, qualitative tools like ‘Riesgo’, risks in Iran’s water sector, and sustainable outcomes), and performance drivers (e.g., trust, incentives in rail transit, success factors in water and power sectors, and concession period drivers in healthcare). It also explores contextual applications such as urban regeneration (Italy) and community resilience. Covering regions from Asia to Europe and the Middle East, and sectors from transport to utilities and health, this volume delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of PPPs for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and students navigating the complexities of infrastructure delivery through public–private collaboration.
- Tài liệuRecent Advances in Business and Industry: Mathematical Analysis, Sustainability Assessment Instruments and Methods(MDPI, 2025) Popescu, Cristina Raluca Gh.The present reprint contains the articles published in the Special Issue entitled “Recent Advances in Business and Industry: Mathematical Analysis, Sustainability Assessment Instruments and Methods”. The information included is highly valuable for all readers and has the power to attract academics, researchers, managers, leaders, and policymakers alike, due to the fact that it displays a wide range of aspects considered. Besides these, the details provided are extremely valuable in today’s context, since the mathematical methods described create meaningful insights into the key dimensions of sustainability as well as sustainability assessment. The reprint promotes the paramount idea that mathematics is one of the most powerful tools that ought to be used in achieving sustainability, especially in the context in which mathematics is an integrated part of our lives, creating spectacular connections with everything surrounding us at every single step. Additionally, mathematics pervades a myriad of aspects coming from these days’ reality, showing the importance of human resources and human resources management, finance for the environment, risk and risk management, business process management, entrepreneurial ecosystems, Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems, and not only these. The reprint has the immense power to offer a better and a more in-depth understanding of how mathematics can bring its inestimable contribution to sustainable progress and economic growth centered on the people, the communities, and the environment.
- Tài liệuShadow Economy and Tax Evasion(MDPI, 2025) Lisi, GaetanoShadow economy and tax evasion are widely studied topics in economics and behavioural sciences. Still, determinants of the tax behaviour of individuals and firms (including psychological aspects and social and cultural norms and customs) are not fully understood. Additionally, questions related to the evolution, operation, and design of formal institutions capable of effectively counteracting these two widespread and related phenomena remain (substantially) unanswered. Finally, fiscal policies fighting against shadow economy and tax evasion could (at least in the short term and in some countries) have adverse effects on economic growth and unemployment. This Special Issue Reprint contributed to improving the understanding of several aspects of shadow economy and tax evasion. It comprises 12 papers, both theoretical and empirical, by scholars and experts in the field.
- Tài liệuSustainable Logistics Services of Food Provisions on Merchant Ships(MDPI, 2025) Stefanova, MarietaIn the context of the maritime industry, sustainable logistics for ship provisioning represents an underexplored yet critical area for innovation and development. Existing literature predominantly focuses on general logistics practices, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability in terrestrial environments. However, there is a noticeable gap in research addressing the unique challenges of maritime provisioning logistics, particularly in terms of food security, crew well-being, and long-term sustainability in isolated environments. This monograph fills that gap by offering a comprehensive analysis of current practices, identifying challenges, and proposing innovative solutions tailored to the maritime context. By employing frameworks such as the Sustainable Balanced Scorecard (SBSC) and advanced statistical methodologies, the book provides practical solutions for improving provisioning efficiency while reducing the ecological footprint and enhancing crew well-being. The novelty of this work lies in its specific approach to sustainability in maritime food provisioning, combining empirical research, regulatory analysis, and strategic development. It not only addresses the technical aspects of logistics but also delves into the social and environmental dimensions that are increasingly prioritised by the maritime industry.