University of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220Technology-Based Education for Students with Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis24726610388910.22059/ijms.2025.372689.676556ENMahsaLarijaniDepartment of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran0000-0003-4491-6080MuhammadShoaibDepartment of Sociology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan0000-0001-9988-6478MalihehAbediDepartment of Sociology, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran0000-0002-8033-3854Journal Article20240310This study aims to analyze the impact and significance of articles addressing technology-based education for students with disabilities by analyzing publications from 1964 to 2024 in Scopus. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, the study maps collaborations, key topics, and influential works via VOS viewer. Findings revealed the United States as the leading hub for international research collaboration. Quantitative analysis was conducted to highlight authorship, country contributions, and keyword trends, while qualitative reviews of 41 highly cited articles identified prevalent themes: the domination of review methodologies and key impacts, including ICT-assisted learning, assistive technologies, and virtual training, to enhance literacy, independence, and quality of life. It is important to mention here that top studies recommend technological, financial, and emotional support for effective implementation. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the field, guiding future research toward addressing gaps in technology-enabled education for disabled learners.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_103889_fa98b273db26c3aa8d11755cf5c0267f.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220A Model for Users' Understanding of Information Overload in Financial Reporting26727910424310.22059/ijms.2025.377239.676773ENAliBabazadehDepartment of Accounting, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran0000-0002-2801-2420HeydarMohammadzadeh SaltehDepartment of Accounting, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran0000-0002-5314-2542RezvanHejaziDepartment of Accounting, Khatam University, Tehran, Iran0000-0003-0626-8457AkbarKananiDepartment of Accounting, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran0000-0002-3169-8996Journal Article20240605<strong>Objective:</strong> This study develops a systematic model for users’ understanding of information overload in financial reporting, using grounded theory. The statistical population consists of professional experts and capital market participants, with 13 individuals selected through snowball sampling. Managing information overload is crucial for enhancing the usefulness and reliability of financial reports and supporting decision‑makers. <strong>Methodology:</strong> Data were collected via semi‑structured interviews and analyzed through three coding stages—open, axial, and selective—using MaxQDA software. The coding process identified patterns, categories, and relationships consistent with grounded theory principles. <strong>Results:</strong> The analysis produced macro‑categories, main categories, and subcategories describing the causes, influences, and consequences of overload. Findings indicate that excessive or complex disclosures cause misinterpretation, raise information asymmetry, reduce market liquidity, increase transaction costs, and elevate capital costs. These outcomes underline the urgency of implementing effective controls over disclosure practices to safeguard report clarity and usefulness. <strong>Innovation:</strong> Few national or international studies examined the detailed patterns of overload in financial reporting. The model is original, integrating practical and theoretical contributions. It offers recommendations for policymakers, auditors, and preparers to reduce overload, improve comprehension, enhance decisions, and raise reporting quality, while linking behavioral insights with technical aspects of disclosure.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104243_f1479a5dd55fa3ee7c26d4bd15dc6588.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220The Path to Sustainable Innovative Work Behaviour: Integrating Idea Implementation, Knowledge-Sharing Culture, and Cooperative Behaviour28129810324210.22059/ijms.2025.387867.677275ENSalehSamimi DehkordiDEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy0009-0001-5162-1152MatejČerneDepaetment of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, , Ljubljana, SloveniaGuidoBortoluzziDEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyPayamPartohafshejaniDepartment of industrial engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, IranJournal Article20241230Environmental and social challenges place additional pressure on businesses to achieve sustainable performance, which is crucial for organisational success. In this study, we first investigate the association between idea implementation and sustainable innovative work behaviour (SIWB), followed by an exploration of the moderating effect of cooperative behaviour and knowledge-sharing culture on such a relationship. The study is based on multi-source data collected from 189 employees and their supervisors across diverse units in the home appliances industry. Regression analysis confirmed a direct positive relationship between idea implementation and SIWB. While knowledge-sharing culture alone did not moderate the relationship between idea implementation and SIWB, a significant three-way interaction emerged among idea implementation, knowledge-sharing culture, and cooperative behaviour. The highest SIWB levels occurred when there was a strong presence of both knowledge-sharing and cooperation. We contribute valuable insights to the literature on sustainability and innovation by demonstrating how knowledge circulation and individual cooperation facilitate the transformation of ideas into sustainable innovative behaviour.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_103242_41a69c66f821f25c8184aea3bb35225d.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Strengthening Entrepreneurial Behaviors in Sports Science Students, with the Mediating Role of Digital Literacy29931410389110.22059/ijms.2025.389817.677365ENJavadKarimiDepartment of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran0000-0001-9809-2502MaziyarKalashiDepartment of Sports Management and Media, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran0000-0002-7618-2352MonireMohebalipourDepartment of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran0009-0002-2298-5413Journal Article20250205<strong>Objective:</strong> The current study seeks to investigate the effect of entrepreneurship education in empowering the entrepreneurial behavior of sports science university students, with the mediating role of digital literacy. <strong>Method:</strong> The population under investigation in the current study consists of all university students studying sports science at the universities located in Tehran. Sampling in the current study has been conducted in a random manner, and a total of 387 students studying sports science have been selected as the sample. A 29-item survey tool, rated in terms of a 5-point Likert scale, has been utilized for collecting data. Partial least square (PLS) using the software of Smart PLS 3 was employed to test the hypotheses. <strong>Findings:</strong> According to findings, entrepreneurship education positively and significantly influenced digital literacy (β= 0.746, t=24.291). In a similar manner, digital literacy positively and significantly influenced entrepreneurial behavior (β= 0.480, t=9.098), and, finally, entrepreneurship education positively and significantly influenced entrepreneurial behavior (β = 0.429, t = 7.773). <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Overall, it can be observed that entrepreneurship education contributes significantly to developing entrepreneurial behavior in sports science students both directly and indirectly by developing digital literacy. Therefore, the study suggests that the entrepreneurship programs should include digital literacy so that students become competent and future-ready in the era of technology for entrepreneurship to succeed.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_103891_cc76e56a75abcb60eac3bbd1ebbf558b.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220The Digital Burden: Techno-Stress and Its Physiological Effects on IT Professionals31533310421910.22059/ijms.2025.389983.677378ENMehmoodAhmadDepartment of Commerce, University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi, Jammu & Kashmir, India0000-0003-3478-9188MehakMahajanDepartment of Commerce, University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi, Jammu & Kashmir, India0009-0001-6641-7541Journal Article20250219The study examines the impact of techno-stressors (techno-overload, techno-invasion, techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, and techno-uncertainty) on employees' physiological strain, while incorporating the moderating role of experience, and contributes novel insights to the growing body of techno-stress literature. Drawing from a sample of 641 IT sector employees, the findings reveal that all five techno-stressors significantly influence physiological strain, with techno-overload and techno-invasion demonstrating the strongest associations across all experience levels. However, techno-complexity has a more pronounced impact on experienced employees, while techno-insecurity disproportionately affects those with less experience. These results challenge the assumption that experience always mitigates techno-stress, suggesting that different levels of experience shape employees' physiological responses to technology-induced stress. This study highlights the importance of experience-based organizational interventions and emphasizes the need to adopt holistic strategies for managing techno-stress, particularly by addressing its physiological effects, thereby fostering a healthier and more productive work environment in the digital age.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104219_9ead9b982d4e0b335289b3ebec1e6e79.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220An Integrated SCOR-MCDM Approach for Performance Evaluation in Pharmaceutical Distribution Network33536610421610.22059/ijms.2025.390256.677389ENFaribaMahdi RezaieDepartment of Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Guilan, Rasht, IranMahmoudMoradiDepartment of Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran0000-0002-6272-7892KeykhosroYakidehDepartment of Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran0000-0002-8993-4576Journal Article20250209The pharmaceutical supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of medicines to pharmacies, hospitals, and patients. However, the increasing complexity caused by diverse demand, stringent transportation and storage requirements, and the need for precise logistics pose significant challenges. This study aims to improve performance evaluation by providing an integrated SCOR-MCDM framework, combining the supply chain operations reference model (SCOR) with multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques. The novelty of this research lies in integrating the Decision Evaluation and Testing Laboratory (DEMATEL) method to identify causal relationships among performance criteria, with the Best-Worst Method (BWM) to prioritize them based on expert judgment in the pharmaceutical industry. The proposed approach provides a structured mechanism for evaluating the pharmaceutical<strong> </strong>distribution network, especially when real-time operational data is limited. The findings show that according to DEMATEL, "Supply stability," “Facility cost,” and “Information systems cost,” "Number of vehicles for distribution," “Delivery time,” and "Flexibility in product volume" have the greatest impact on the efficiency of the pharmaceutical<strong> </strong>distribution network. In addition, the results of the BWM also show that "Delivery time" is the most important from the expert’s point of view, which indicates that if decision makers want to improve the most important factor, namely “Delivery time,” they need to pay special attention to the factors affecting this factor to create an overall improvement. These insights provide practical implications for improving the efficiency and responsiveness of pharmaceutical supply chains. In addition, by addressing global challenges in pharmaceutical<strong> </strong>distribution network, the proposed model is also relevant beyond the Iranian context and can be effective in decision making in similar healthcare systems around the world.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104216_3221bb921d2a64015c56cecc9799e417.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220The Role of Competition in Private Enterprise and Its Effect on the Economic Growth of the Country: A Study on Private Enterprises in China36737710400210.22059/ijms.2025.392195.677482ENArshadJavedDepartment of Management Sciences, Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan0009-0002-3543-4506Akmal ShahzadButtDepartment of Management Sciences, Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, PakistanJournal Article20250315This study investigates competition among private enterprises and whether competition positively affects China's economic performance. It uses a cross-sectional dataset of 500 firms collected over five years. The research uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to manage endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity. The analysis focuses on essential factors, such as work output efficiency, cost recovery, market rivalry, innovation (proxied by research and development intensity), firm size (FS), firm age (FA), financial leverage (LEV), and economic growth rate. It has been observed that moderate market rivalry increases a company's productivity and creativity, while heavy competition can hinder its performance. Innovation usually results in greater productivity and economic growth. An increase in firm size and commitment time leads to higher productivity, but excessive debt leads to poorer performance. GDP growth is mainly driven by competition and innovation at the big-picture level. It points out that balanced competition, along with policies that support innovation, is necessary. They provide guidance to policy officials and CFOs on how to design companies for maximum advantage, support innovation, and achieve sustainability goals. Researchers are invited to examine differences by sector and region to increase the scope of their findings.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104002_55c71d04482038265ae20d9ae7050959.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220Deciphering Dropout Factors: Using Fishbone Diagram (a Longitudinal Qualitative Research in the Faculty of Management at the University of Tehran)37939910424510.22059/ijms.2025.392635.677513ENAhmadKeykhaAssistant Professor of Educational Administration, Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Kharazmi University, Karaj, Iran0000-0002-3925-1339FereshtehMohammadiDepartment of Curriculum Development & Instruction Methods, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranMasoumehAsefiDepartment of Learning, Education and Technology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Oulu, Oulu, FinlandMaliheKeykhaDepartment of Engineering, Project Management, Department of Civil Engineering. Payam Noor University, Zahedan, IranJournal Article20250408This study investigates the underlying factors contributing to student dropout at the Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, over a seven-year period (2018–2024). Employing a longitudinal qualitative research design, the study focuses on all students who discontinued their studies during this timeframe. Data collection was conducted in two stages: Initially, through a comprehensive census of all dropout cases, followed by purposive random sampling to select a diverse group of students across different academic years. Semi-structured interviews were held with 23 former students, serving as the primary data source. The interviews were analyzed through qualitative content analysis, guided by the Push, Pull, and Falling Out theoretical framework. Findings revealed two overarching categories of dropout factors: individual and non-individual. Individual factors encompassed four main themes and ten subthemes, while non-individual factors were divided into four main themes and eight subthemes. A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram was employed to visually map the interrelations among these factors. Notably, socio-cultural norms and structural constraints emerged as the most deeply rooted and influential causes. The study concludes with policy and practical recommendations aimed at mitigating the dropout phenomenon within higher education institutions.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104245_680c84f58f1c02ed0af19ef5b8c1899b.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220How Are Purchase Intentions of Virtual Items in Multiplayer Online Games Affected? A Thematic and Structural Analysis40142310395410.22059/ijms.2025.394543.677603ENSepidehAmani SandianiDepartment of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran0009-0003-9774-0573AzarnoushAnsariDepartment of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran0000-0001-8412-0541AliKazemiDepartment of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran0000-0001-9820-4180Journal Article20250502Multiplayer online games have generated good revenue through the sale of various items. Providing the appropriate in-game products and increasing revenue from the sale of items is possible by better understanding the factors affecting players' purchasing intentions. A review of past research in the field of multiplayer online games indicates that a comprehensive framework of factors influencing the intention to purchase virtual items has not been established by previous studies, and key variables are not well defined. Therefore, the present study provides an exploration to find and classify the factors influencing the intention to purchase virtual items in multiplayer online games and evaluates the influence of variables to discover the key factors. A mixed methods approach was used in this study. Experienced Iranian gamers who met the study's inclusion criteria participated in semi-structured interviews. Purposeful sampling was employed via a large-scale Telegram gaming channel. Thematic analysis was used to extract 18 influencing factors, categorized into individual, social, and platform-related dimensions.Subsequently, structural analysis, using the MICMAC technique, was applied to evaluate the relative influence and dependence of these factors. The study reveals that monetary benefits, friends’ opinions, and out-of-game interactions are the most influential drivers of in-game purchases. Additionally, factors such as competition, character identity, and self-protection were examined in more detail, yielding novel findings. This research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding in-game purchase decisions, incorporating both qualitative depth and quantitative structure. It extends existing literature by introducing emerging factors, and delivers actionable implications for game developers aiming to enhance monetization strategies through deeper consumer insight.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_103954_7538c0fbbbd44fc3792bb1761dfe7359.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220Firm Life Cycle and the Cost of Equity Capital: Does Corporate Social Responsibility Matter?42544210424410.22059/ijms.2025.394597.677609ENMajidAshrafiDepartment of Accounting, A K.C, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran0000-0003-2299-5208Journal Article20250510The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the firm life cycle and the cost of equity capital (CEC). For this purpose, we separate the sample firms based on five stages of corporate life cycles, including introduction, growth, maturity, shake-out, and decline. Using data from 136 firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange for the period 2019-2023 and panel data regressions, the results show that the stages of the firm life cycle affect the CEC. More specifically, we find that the CEC is lower in the growth and maturity stages than in the shake-out stage. In addition, our findings show that the CEC in the decline stage is higher than in the shake-out stage and corporate social responsibility (CSR) moderates the relationship between the firm life cycle and CEC. Our study contributes to the literature by examining the relationship between firm life cycles and corporate environmental commitment, showing how it changes across life cycle stages. The research is particularly valuable for its focus on Iran and its exploration of CSR as a moderating factor.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104244_71bfa2b8525dce8af6d01d3de1b76d58.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220Luxury Brand Management in Global Markets: A Bibliometric Analysis44345910389010.22059/ijms.2025.396364.677678ENAnaTabordaDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalAndreiaAlvesDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalBrunaMonteiroDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalCarlotaCarvalhoDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalDanielTeixeiraDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalJoãoTravassosDepartment of Management, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Oliveira do Hospital (ESTGOH), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra, PortugalWajdy AliOmranDepartment of Management, School of Economics, Management and Political Science, Centre for Research in Economics and Management (NIPE), University of Minho, Portugal
(NIPE), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal0000-0002-5458-1571Paulo HenriqueSantosFederal Institute of Goiás, GO-403 - Km 7 - Quinhão 12-E, 75250-000 Senador Canedo, Goiás, Brazil0000-0002-2498-3764Journal Article20250603The management of luxury brands in international markets has garnered significant scholarly attention. However, the literature on this topic is fragmented and confined to specific areas or contexts, calling for a comprehensive literature review to provide a more holistic view of the subject. This study aims to consolidate knowledge about managing luxury brands in international markets. A total of 110 articles were retrieved from Scopus, covering publications from 2000 to 2024. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the bibliometrix R package to understand the intellectual structure of the research field, employing performance analysis and scientific mapping. The findings listed the most important keywords, impactful authors, progress, and citations of the articles. They uncovered three clusters that captured the attention of academia: luxury markets, luxury brands, and emerging markets. This study contributes theoretically and practically to developing the research topic, offers an understanding of the state of the art in luxury brand management in international markets, and proposes an agenda for future directions.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_103890_cd25c6a1d0ce6e1a23405f8e4eb3ee93.pdfUniversity of Tehran PressInterdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies2981-079519220260220The Relationship Between Financial Distress, Resilience and Audit Quality: Emphasizing the Role of Cost Management46147410420410.22059/ijms.2025.401230.677945ENHussenAmran Naji Al-RefiayDepartment of Accounting, Administrations & Economics, University of Kerbala, Kerbala, Iraq0000-0002-4012-3537AbdulrasoolAbdulabbas Sahin AlselmanDepartment of Accounting, Administrations & Economics, University of Kerbala, Kerbala, Iraq0000-0002-7198-3337MohammedSalman DawoodDepartment of Accounting, Administrations & Economics, University of Kerbala, Kerbala, IraqJournal Article20250824This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between audit quality, financial distress, and financial resilience, emphasizing the role of cost management in Iraqi companies. In other words, the moderating effect of cost management on audit quality, financial distress, and financial resilience in Iraqi companies was examined. A multiple regression model was employed to test the hypotheses using a sample of 21 companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2023, and a multiple regression model based on panel data techniques and a fixed effects model was employed. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between audit quality and financial distress as well as a significant positive relationship between audit quality and financial resilience. Furthermore, cost management strengthened the relationship between audit quality and financial resilience while weakening the relationship between audit quality and financial distress. This study first investigated the relationship between cost management, audit quality, financial distress, and financial resilience in companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. With its unique characteristics, the emerging Iraqi market provided a distinctive setting for this research. Another innovative aspect of this study was examining the moderating role of cost management in the relationship between audit quality, financial distress, and financial resilience. This approach provided a new perspective on corporate financial management in critical conditions. The results offered valuable and practical insights for managers, analysts, and regulatory bodies in Iraq, contributing to the development of available literature.https://ijms.ut.ac.ir/article_104204_776ca72a6bbfd884e5cf3c8cccb42ac7.pdf