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An assessment of the challenges of adopting and implementing IFRSS for SMEs in South Africa [PDF]

open access: yesProblems and Perspectives in Management, 2016
The purpose of this study is to assess the challenges faced by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting and implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs in South Africa.
Sikhwari Rudzani, Manda David Charles
doaj   +1 more source

CLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM SMEs

open access: yesÇatalhöyük Uluslararası Turizm ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 2022
SMEs, which are extremely important for national economies, are supported by both developed and developing countries due to their advantages. The evaluation of touristic enterprises as "SMEs" in the five-year development plans has enabled tourism enterprises to benefit from these supports and economic aids.
openaire   +3 more sources

SME Finance in Africa [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of African Economies, 2014
This paper uses cross-country firm-level surveys to gauge access to financial services and the importance of financing constraints for African enterprises. We compare access to finance in Africa and other developing regions of the world, within Africa across countries, and across different groups of firms. We relate firms' access to finance to firm and
Beck, Thorsten, Cull, Robert
openaire   +3 more sources

Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Framework for Systematic Literature Reviews

open access: yesInformation
Human-centered approaches are vital to manage the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, where AI-driven applications can reshape teaching, research, and student engagement.
Thang Le Dinh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does employee management influence the continued use of telework after the COVID-19 pandemic?

open access: yesSmall Business International Review, 2022
This paper analyses the intention of Spanish companies to continue using telework after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this aim, we consider the influence that the management of several variables related to one of the key stakeholders, employees,
Inés González-González   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

BARRIERS TO GROWTH OF SMES IN LAHORE AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SMES

open access: yesParadigms, 2010
The present study examines the barriers to growth in SMEs in Lahore. The barriers highlighted in this study include lack of capital, high production cost, overdue accounts receivables, high interest rates and difficulties in accessing credits. Primary data was collected through questionnaire asking questions on a five point Likert Scale.
openaire   +2 more sources

SMEs in Argentina: Who are the Exporters? [PDF]

open access: yesSSRN Electronic Journal, 2009
There exists a growing body of literature which looks at export decisions made by firms. Most studies focus on developed countries and do not explore whether different behavioral patterns prevail over the firm size distribution. This paper aims at filling this gap in the literature by analyzing the export behavior of a statistically representative ...
OTTAVIANO, GIANMARCO IREO PAOLO   +1 more
openaire   +4 more sources

E-Learning for SMEs

open access: yesInternational Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 2021
This study was aimed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of the e-learning system and distinguish the concepts of e-learning and distance education. The study population included 40 managers from five contact centers, 20 of which comprised a control group that did not undergo specialized training.
Yuliya Tyurina   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Recycling of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamental and Technological Aspects of a Vacuum Induction Melting Processing Route

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The present study investigates recycling of NiTi shape memory alloys via vacuum induction melting. An ingot was synthesized from elemental Ni and Ti and subjected to three subsequent remelting cycles. Remelting increases process durations and impurity levels and adversely affects microstructures and functional properties.
Sakia Sophia Noorzayee   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in SMEs: Enhancing Business Functions Through Technologies and Applications

open access: yesInformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significant potential to transform small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet its adoption is often hindered by challenges such as limited financial and human resources.
Thang Le Dinh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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