European Centre for Business Research

European Centre for Business Research – ECBR

European Centre for Business Research is a joint scientific research workplace of Pan-European University in Prague, and the Faculty of Economic and Entrepreneurship of Pan-European University in Bratislava and other associated institutional partners. This unique partnership is designed to promote research and cooperation in all fields of business research.

ECBR independently and freely develops scientific research and innovation activities, participates in educational activities on doctoral study programs and cooperates with other domestic and foreign educational, scientific and research legal entities. ECBR simultaneously ensures the further development of cooperation between PEUNI and ECBR partners in matters of joint research,  educational activities, especially in the field of economic sciences.

Founders and institutional partners:

• Pan-European University in Prague
• Faculty of Economic and Entrepreneurship, Pan-European University in Bratislava
• Institute of Economic Research / Instytut Badań Gospodarczych, Poland
• Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín in Trenčín, Slovakia

• Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, Prague University of Economics and Business

GOVERNANCE

Director:

prof. Ing. Aleksandr Ključnikov, Ph.D.                                                                                    
Email:                                  aleksandr.kljucnikov@peuni.cz   
ORCID:                                0000-0003-0350-2658      
ResearcherID:                    K-6273-2018       
Scopus Author ID:             56556850200

Scientific director:

prof. Alberto Ferraris, Ph.D.                                                                                    
Email:                                 alberto.ferraris@peuni.cz        
ORCID:                               0000-0003-3125-1710                            
ResearcherID:                   DWN-6627-2022                
Scopus Author ID:            56168763600

Scientific council:

Scientific council of Pan-European University in Prague

Senior Researchers:

Mehmet Civelek, Ph.D.                                                                                                   
Email:                                 mehmet.civelek@peuni.cz          
ORCID:                               0000-0002-1247-5308                               
ResearcherID:                   FZE-3955-2022                
Scopus Author ID:           57197562241

doc. Dr. Martin Čepel, MBA, Ph.D., DBA                                                                               
Email:                                martin.cepel@paneurouni.com   
ORCID:                              0000-0002-6282-9899                           
ResearcherID:                  AAY-6375-2020, GAV-8540-2022       
Scopus Author ID:           57195902501

Ing. Anna Kotásková, PhD.                                                                                             
Email:                                anna.kotaskova@paneurouni.com 
ORCID:                              0000-0001-7185-6541   
ResearcherID:                  AAD-8105-2019              
Scopus Author ID:           57200041479

doc. RNDr. Vladimír Krajčík, Ph.D.                                                                                           
Email:                                vladimir.krajcik@peuni.cz           
ORCID:                              0000-0001-7185-6541    
ResearcherID:                  ABA-3634-2021                                         
Scopus Author ID:           56083871500

Research Associates:

Dr. Augusto Bargoni, MBA, University of Turin, Turin, Italy   
Email:                               augusto.bargoni@unito.it            
ORCID:                             0000-0002-1437-2994
ResearcherID:                 ABO-1572-2022  

Ing. Michal Erben, Ph.D. Faculty of Business Administration, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic         

prof. Ing. Beáta Gavurová, Ph.D. MBA, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Tomáš Baťa, Zlín, Czech Republic        
Email:                                gavurova@utb.cz                                       
ORCID:                              0000-0002-0606-879X   
ResearcherID:                  N-9159-2018                                              
Scopus Author ID:           37118698100

JUDr. Jan Kubálek, Ph.D., Faculty of Business Administration, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic   
ResearcherID:                  DBP-4721-2022              
Scopus Author ID:           57195398101

Ing. Michal Kuděj, Ph.D., Faculty of Business Administration, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic                                                                 
ResearcherID:                  FJE-6212-2022                                    
Scopus Author ID:           57205124317

Meisam Ranjbari, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy   
Email:                               meisam.ranjbari@unito.it            
ORCID:                             0000-0002-2666-9154
ResearcherID:                 AAW-9409-2020              
Scopus Author ID:          57202871853

prof. PhDr. Zoltán Rózsa, PhD., Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, University of Alexander Dubček in Trenčín, Slovakia    
Email:                                zoltan.rozsa@tnuni.sk            
ORCID:                              0000-0002-5748-5702 
ResearcherID:                  E-1043-2013                
Scopus Author ID:           57195902658

prof. Ing. Luboš Smrčka, CSc., Faculty of Business Administration, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic              
Email:                                lubos.smrcka@vse.cz                                  
ORCID:                              0000-0003-4966-2171 
ResearcherID:                  AFV-1635-2022                                    
Scopus Author ID:           37057858300

Researchers:

doc. Ing. Tomáš Dudáš, PhD.                                                                                         
Email:                                 tomas.dudas@paneurouni.com  
ORCID:                               0000-0001-8931-8987

prof. RNDr. Beáta Stehlíková, CSc.                                                                               
Email:                                 beata.stehlikova@paneurouni.com
Scopus Author ID:           14052817700

doc. Ing. Zuzana Vincúrová, PhD.                                                                                 
Email:                                 zuzana.vincurova@paneurouni.com 
ORCID:                               0000-0002-6490-2367

doc. Ing. Iveta Vozňáková, Ph.D.                                                                                  
Email:                                 iveta.voznakova@peuni.cz                      ORCID:                               0000-0003-0852-9809

Post-Doctoral Fellows:

Ing. Ivan Brezina, PhD.                                                                                                
Email:                                 ivan.brezina@paneurouni.com

Ing. Vendula Fialová, Ph.D.                                                                                             
Email:                                 vendula.fialova@peuni.cz

Ing. Andrea Folvarčná, Ph.D.                                                                                         
Email:                                  andrea.folvarcna@peuni.cz

Junior Researchers:

Ing. Roman Hruška, LL.M., MBA                                                                                   
Email:                                 roman.hruska@paneurouni.com

All PEUNI Ph.D. students

ACTIVITIES:

Course: Academic writing for the most rigorous journals

European Centre for Business Research organized a specialized course for the advanced researchers on the topic: Academic writing for the most rigorous journals. The aim of the course is to provide the advanced knowledge on the requirements of the TOP academic journals (1. quartile according to the article influence score), describe the methodology of the advanced scientific research in social sciences and train the scientific skill of the researchers.

Time:                   February 2024 – May 2024

Lecturer:             Prof. Alberto Ferraris, prof. Gabriele Santoro

Contact:              aleksandr.kljucnikov@peuni.cz

Course: Academic writing for the most rigorous journals

European Centre for Business Research organized a specialized course for the advanced researchers on the topic: Academic writing for the most rigorous journals. The aim of the course is to provide the advanced knowledge on the requirements of the TOP academic journals (1. quartile according to the article influence score), describe the methodology of the advanced scientific research in social sciences and train the scientific skill of the researchers.

Time:                   October 2022 – December 2022

Lecturer:             Prof. Alberto Ferraris

Contact:              aleksandr.kljucnikov@peuni.cz

International Conference Quality and Environmental Aspects of Product Improvement

European Centre for Business Research, Pan-European University, Rzeszow University of Technology, Technical university in Slovakia & Miskolci Egyetem co-organized the International Conference “ Quality and Environmental Aspects of Product Improvement“ that took place on June 2nd, 2023.

Conference ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS 2023

European Centre for Business Research co-organizes the 8th International Scientific Conference ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS 2023: Contemporary Issues, Insights and New Challenges, which will take place in Nový Smokovec, Slovakia, on September 28-29, 2023. The conference is hosted by the Faculty of Management and Business, University of Presov, Slovakia and is co-organised by Częstochowa University of Technology – Faculty of Management (PL), Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice (CZ), Pan-European University in Prague (CZ), University College CEPS – Center for Business Studies (BA), Dubnica Technological Institute (SK), and Energy Cluster Presov region (SK). The conference is especially addressed to economists from the European Union countries and Easter Europe.

• Information about the conference
• Registration

Conference on Applied Economics: Contemporary Issues In Economy

European Centre for Business Research co-organizes the 12th International Conference on Applied Economics: Contemporary Issues In Economy, which will take place in Olsztyn, Poland, on 29-30 June 2023. The conference is hosted by the Institute of Economic Research, the Polish Economic Society Branch in Toruń, the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, and the Gdańsk University of Technology. The event takes place in cooperation with leading scientific institutions in Central Europe. The conference is especially addressed to economists from the European Union countries and Easter Europe.

• Information about the conference
• Organizational information
• Call For Papers

Research – Journal Articles

EBCR seeks to achieve excellence in business research by publishing high-quality scientific research papers in top international journals. A recent selection can be found below.

Ballerini, J., Ključnikov, A., Juárez-Varón, D., & Bresciani, S. (2024). The e-commerce platform conundrum: How manufacturers’ leanings affect their internationalization. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 202, 123199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123199 (IF 12, Q1, 1st decile, AIS Q1)

Mohammed, A.A. and Rozsa, Z. (2024), „Consumers’ intentions to utilize smartphone diet applications: an integration of the privacy calculus model with self-efficacy, trust and experience“, British Food Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-11-2023-0989 , (IF 3.3, Q2, AIS Q2)

Corvello, V., Felicetti, A. M., Ammirato, S., Troise, C., & Ključnikov, A. (2024). The rules of courtship: What drives a start-up to collaborate with a large company? Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 200, 123092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123092 (IF 12, Q1, 1st decile, AIS Q1)

Khatami, F., Cagno, E., Smrčka, L. & Rozsa, Z. (2024) Assessing the role of FinTech in entrepreneurial ecosystems at the international level.  International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-024-00949-7 (IF 5,6, Q2, AIS Q2)

Perotti, F.A., Rozsa, Z., Kuděj, M. and Ferraris, A. (2024). Building a knowledge sharing climate amid shadows of sabotage: a microfoundational perspective into job satisfaction and knowledge sabotage. Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-03-2023-0262 (IF 7, Q1, AIS Q2)

Perotti, F. A., Bargoni, A., De Bernardi, P., & Rozsa, Z. (2024). Fostering circular economy through open innovation: Insights from multiple case study. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, 00, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/beer.12657 (IF Q2, AIS Q2)

Bargoni, A., Ferraris, A., Vilamová, Š. and Wan Hussain, W.M.H. (2024). Digitalisation and internationalisation in SMEs: a systematic review and research agenda. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-12-2022-0473 (IF 6.5, Q2)

Riaz, A., Cepel, M., Ferraris, A., Ashfaq, K. and Rehman, S.U. (2024), „Nexus among green intellectual capital, green information systems, green management initiatives and sustainable performance: a mediated-moderated perspective“, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIC-03-2023-0063 (IF 6, Q2, AIS Q3)

Ključnikov, A., Popkova, E. G., & Sergi, B. S. (2023). Global labour markets and workplaces in the age of intelligent machines. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 8(4), 100407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2023.100407 (Q1, IF 18.1, AIS Q2)

Kuděj, M., Civelek, M., Erben, M., Masárová, J., & Kubálek, J. (2023). Navigating global markets: The role of enterprise risk management and human resource management in  SME international expansions. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 18(4), 1075–1103. doi: 10.24136/eq.2023.034 (Q1, IF 5.7, AIS Q1)

Nguyen Van, I., Kotaskova, A., Ferraris, A. and Le, T.T. (2023). Linking innovation and firm performance in an emerging market: does supply chain play a mediation role? European Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-04-2023-0302 (Q2, IF 5.1, AIS Q3)

Ključnikov, A., Siwiec, D., Pacana, A. and Lacko, J. (2023). Life cycle assessment (LCA) of heavy vehicles used in the mining industry. Acta Montanistica Slovaca, Volume 28 (3), 553-565  DOI: https://doi.org/10.46544/AMS.v28i3.03 (Q3, IF 1.6)

Di Prima, C., Kotaskova, A., Yildiz, H. and Ferraris, A. (2023), „How to survive social crises? An HR analytics data-driven approach to improve social sustainable operations’ effectiveness“, Management Decision, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-06-2023-0973 (Q3, IF 4.6, AIS Q3)

Pacana, A., Siwiec, D., Stolarik, P., Ključnikov, A. & Vozňáková, I. (2023). Comparative analysis of the current approach of customers and SMEs from the V4 countries to pro-environmental improving products‘ quality. Acta Montanistica Slovaca, Volume 28 (3), 696-708 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46544/AMS.v28i3.14 (Q3, IF 1.6)

Rózsa, Z., Folvarčná, A., Holúbek, J., & Veselá, Z. (2023). Job crafting and sustainable work performance: A systematic literature review. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 18(3), 717–750. https://doi.org/10.24136/eq.2023.023 (Q1, IF 5.7, AIS Q1)

Sabary, G. S., & Ključnikov, A. (2023). Barriers to immigrant entrepreneurship: A causal relationship analysis of the Asian immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany employing the DEMATEL approach. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 18(2), 491–522. https://doi.org/10.24136/eq.2023.015 (Q1, IF 5.7, AIS Q1)

Nguyen, T.L.P., Nguyen, T.T.H., & Ključnikov, A. (2023). The influence of socially responsible human resource management on green behaviours in the aviation industry. Journal of Competitiveness, 15(2), 188-206. https://doi.org/10.7441/joc.2023.02.10 (Q1, IF 7,3)

Confetto, M.G., Ključnikov, A., Covucci, C. and Normando, M. (2023), „Diversity and inclusion in employer branding: an explorative analysis of European companies‘ digital communication“, Employee Relations, Vol. 45 No. 7, pp. 121-139. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-11-2022-0522 (Q2, IF 3,5)

Nguyen Van, I., Le, T.T. and Kotaskova, A. (2023), „The role of brand and market orientation on competitive advantage in the food sector: business strategy’s moderator role“, British Food Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-01-2023-0010 (Q2, IF 3,3)

Mohammed Shakib, Kazi Sohag, Oleg Mariev, Nahla Samargandi, Alberto Ferraris (2023). Innovation and credit market deepening: Evidence from Russian region. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 8(3), 100391. ISSN 2444-569X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2023.100391 (Q1, IF 18.1, AIS Q2)

Ishfaq Ahmad, M., Cepel, M., Battisti, E. and Ur Rehman, R. (2023), „Corporate philanthropy and corporate social irresponsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from China“, International Journal of Emerging Markets, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-08-2022-1310 (Q1, IF 11.219)

Ključnikov, A., Civelek, M., Durda, L., Fialová, V., & Folvarčná, A. (2023). The role of executive characteristics in their evaluation of financial conditions of European SMEs. E&M Economics and Management, 26(2), 69–86. https://doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2023-2-005 (Q3, IF 1,5)

Sumbal, M.S., Ključnikov, A., Durst, S., Ferraris, A. and Saeed, L. (2023), „Do you want to retain your relevant knowledge? The role of contextual factors in the banking sector“, Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 27 No. 9, pp. 2414-2433. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-02-2022-0128 (IF 7.0, Q1, AIS Q2)

Civelek, M., Krajčík, V., & Fialova, V. (2023). The impacts of innovative and competitive abilities of SMEs on their different financial risk concerns: System approach. Oeconomia Copernicana, 14(1), 327–354. https://doi.org/10.24136/oc.2023.009 (IF 8,5, Q1)

Ballerini, J., Yahiaoui, D., Giovando, G. and Ferraris, A. (2023). E-commerce channel management on the manufacturers’ side: ongoing debates and future research pathways. Review of Managerial Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11846-023-00645-w (IF 5.5, Q2)

Sabary, G. S., Durda, L., Asad, A. I., & Ključnikov, A. (2023). Key motivational factors behind Asian immigrant entrepreneurship: A causal relationship analysis employing the DEMATEL approach for Germany. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 18(1), 287–318. https://doi.org/10.24136/eq.2023.009 (Q1, IF 5.7, AIS Q1)

Sergi, B. S.,  Ključnikov, A., Popkova, E. G., Bogoviz, A. V., Lobova, S. V. (2022). Creative abilities and digital competencies to transitioning to Business 4.0. Journal of Business Research, 153, 401-411, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.08.026. (Q1, IF 11.3, AIS Q1)

Civelek, M.,Durda, L.,Vincúrová, Z., Dudáš, T., & Brezina, I. (2022). The differences in the impact of entrepreneurial abilities of various European SMEs on their financial risk perceptions. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 10(4), 107-124. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2022.100407 (Q1, IF 3.8, AIS Q1)

Civelek, M., Kasarda, M., Hajduk, Ľ. and Szomolányi, A. (2022). Social Media Usage as a solution for financial problems of European SMEs: International Comparison of Firms in Iron and Mining Industries. Acta Montanistica Slovaca, Volume 27 (4), 982-993 (Q2, IF 1.6)

Sun, C., Lin, Z., Vochozka, M., & Vincúrová, Z. (2022). Digital transformation and corporate cash holdings in China’s A-share listed companies. Oeconomia Copernicana, 13(4), 1081–1116. https://doi.org/10.24136/oc.2022.031 (IF 8,5, Q1)

Ključnikov, A., Civelek, M., Červinka, M., Vozňáková, I., Vincúrová, Z. (2022). The Role of SMEs’ Innovativeness and Competitiveness in Their Financial Risk Management Concerns. Journal of Competitiveness, 14(4), 97–116. https://doi.org/10.7441/joc.2022.04.06 (Q1, IF 7,3)

Lythreatis, S., El-Kassar, A. -., Smart, P., & Ferraris, A. (2022). Participative leadership, ethical climate and responsible innovation perceptions: Evidence from south korea. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-022-09856-3 (Q1, IF 5,4)

Research – Journal Articles of our PhD students

Rózsa, Z., Folvarčná, A., Holúbek, J., & Veselá, Z. (2023). Job crafting and sustainable work performance: A systematic literature review. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 18(3), 717–750. https://doi.org/10.24136/eq.2023.023

Civelek, M., Folvarčná, A., Brezina, I., Veselá, Z. & Mikoláš, Z. (2023). Entrepreneurial Attitudes in Firms’ Credit Access. Contemporary Economics, 17(4), pp. 361-378,  DOI:10.5709/ce.1897-9254.516 (IF 2.1, Q2)

Ruschak, M.; Caha, Z.; Talíř, M.; Konečný, M. 2023. The application of CSR in marketing communication and its potential impact on customer perceived value. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 10(4): 223-244. https://doi.org/10.9770/jesi.2023.10.4(14) (IF 1.7, Q3)

Urban, J., Ruschak, M., Borovková B. (2023). Scope and methodical correctness of using the balanced scorecard method for management performance-based compensation in mid-size czech companies: a qualitative survey. Ad alta-journal of interdisciplinary research, 13(1), 237–242.

Sirohi, J., Hloušková, Z., Bartoňová, K., Malec, K., Maitah, M., & Koželský, R. (2023). The Vertical Price Transmission in Pork Meat Production in the Czech Republic. Agriculture, 13(6), 1274. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13061274

Gebeltová Z, Hálová P, Malec K, Bartoňová K, Blažek V, Maitah M, Koželský R, Phiri J, Appiah-Kubi SNK, Tomšík K, Severová L and Marušiak J (2023). Geopolitical risks for Egypt wheat supply and trade. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7:1137526. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2023.1137526 Web of Science, Q2