Acta Universitatis Bohemiae Meridionalis, 2024 (vol. 27), issue 3
Information to the conference - Green Policies and Practices: Catalyst or Pressure for trade and Investment
Anuj Kumar
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3)323 
This special issue belongs to the conference on Green Policies and Practices: Catalyst or Pressure for trade and Investment. This conference was held on 22nd and 23rd November’2024 at Vietnam National University- UEB, Hanoi. The conference organizers include University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; M/S Confab 360 Degree; Foreign Trade University; University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; University of Adelaide, Australia; Sofia University, Bulgaria and Rangsit University, Thailand.
Influence of Digitalization on Agricultural Credit for Green Economy and Sustainable Development
Rachna Madaan, Rajesh Kumar
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):1-16 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.009406
The prime objective of this paper is to analyze the impact of the level of digitalization on the volume of agricultural credit, viewed as a vital economic instrument contributing to the green economy and sustainable development, over the period from 2010 to 2020 in India. A broad review of past literature identifies the determinants of digitalization and agricultural credit. A sample survey is directed to examine the use of smartphones/internet by farmers for agricultural activities. The secondary data published by RBI for agricultural credit and TRAI for the number of mobile phones, smartphones and internet users is converted into an annual time...
Acoustic Appetite: How Restaurant Soundscapes Shape Dining Experiences
Barsha Borah, Mrinmoy K. Sarma
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):17-33 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.010481
There has been a rapid growth of restaurants and eateries everywhere. Now a days customers not only go to the restaurant for food but also for unique experiences. Restaurants use different sensory cues in its ambience to make the diners’ experience a memorable one. Various studies discuss on visual, olfactory, gustatory, auditory and tactile senses in terms of different service industry but soundscape of a restaurant often go unnoticed. The present study tries to find out how the sound environment in a restaurant affects the diners’ visit to the restaurant. The required data are collected using two Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The...
Entrepreneurial Finance Alternatives in the Digital Era: A Systematic Review and Future Agenda
Manpreet Kaur, Manjula Srinivas
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):34-45 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.011916
The role of entrepreneurship in economic growth of the country is indispensable especially in the context of developing economies. Start-ups are often at the forefront of technological innovation, developing new products, services, and solutions that can drive economic growth and improve efficiency in various sectors. Within the myriad challenges confronted by entrepreneurs, financing stands out as the paramount concern. By systemic review of 72 high-quality peer reviewed research papers, we try to explore the novel financing alternatives available to entrepreneurs in the digital era over the life cycle of start-ups. Secondly, we examined the...
Green it Adoption as CSR – Insights from Indian it Companies
Nisha U, Mohsina Amreen A, S. Firdouse Jahan
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):46-66 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.012439
In today's business landscape, the fusion of Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is redefining how companies balance growth with sustainability. A key element of this shift is the adoption of Green Information Technology (GIT) strategies, aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of IT processes. This study investigates the adoption of Green Information Technology (GIT) strategies within Indian IT companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The research aims to map GIT adoption trends, identify key motivations and barriers, and assess the impact on organizational performance...
Comprehensive Analysis of Volatility Spillover and Investment Efficiency of Stocks of Electrical Vehicles
Sadhna Bagchi, Shradha Gupta, Debasis Mohanty
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):67-80 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.013472
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have garnered substantial attention and adoption. Global governmental bodies are increasingly enforcing regulations aimed at curtailing carbon emissions and fostering the uptake of EVs, thus fostering an optimistic outlook for the EV industry. This scholarly discourse endeavors to scrutinize the ramifications of stock market dynamics on the Indian EV sector. Leveraging data from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), comprising 1485 observations spanning from 2017 to 2023, this investigation employs Dynamic Conditional Correlation (DCC) methodologies to explore the phenomenon of volatility spillover from the Indian stock market...
Behavioural Biases in Financial Investments: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Sadhna Bagchi, Lalit Prasad, Mukesh Shrivastava
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):81-93 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.014730
This study uses a systematic assessment of 1980–2024 literature to examine how behavioural biases affect financial investment decisions. Psychology and emotion influence investor behaviour in behavioural finance, challenging rational decision-making. The study analyses 40 scientific papers from Google Scholar and PubMed using a systematic literature review (SLR) technique and predetermined keywords and inclusion criteria. Cognitive biases like overconfidence and conservatism and emotional biases like loss aversion and regret aversion strongly influence investment decisions. The study also investigates how post-COVID-19 economic trends...
Mental Health Outcomes in Public Bank & Private Bank Mergers: 3’s (Stress, Stability, and Shifts)
Manju Bala, Navita Vats, Preeti Gugnani
Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):94-108 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.015939
This research article aims to compare the effects of mergers involving public and private banks on the mental well-being of employees. Specifically, the study will examine the influence on stress levels, job stability, and changes in work responsibilities. The study will explore the differences in stress levels, stability, and transitions experienced by personnel in public and private sector banks following mergers. By using a comparative method, the research intends to reveal the subtle impacts of these mergers on the psychological well-being of personnel in ...