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Inclusive Financial Systems as a Driver of Sustainable Economic Growth: Pathways to Reduce Inequality and Resource Constraints

Abstract It is increasingly being found that inclusive financial systems provide necessary infrastructure for sustainable economic development with reduced inequalities and resource deficiencies. This paper analyses the role of accessible quality financial services that provide a dual benefit of lowering poverty, enabling marginalized peoples, and channeling investments into environmentally responsible

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Accreditation as a Strategic Driver of Alignment Across Higher Education and Industry

Abstract Accreditation has traditionally served as a foundation for quality assurance and institutional legitimacy in higher education. In recent years, economic volatility, technological advancements, and evolving workforce demands have significantly altered expectations for colleges and universities. Within business education, accreditation is increasingly recognized not only as a compliance framework but

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Burnout in Higher Education: Employee Perceptions and Human Resource Interventions

Abstract This single case study investigated how human resource professionals (HRPs) in higher education recognize and address employee burnout and its consequences for organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Directed by organizational theory and the demands-resources theory, the study assessed the challenges HRPs face in alleviating burnout among faculty and staff

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Micro-Credentials for Cultural Intelligence: A Framework for Workforce Readiness

Abstract As businesses navigate increasingly diverse markets and multicultural teams, cultural intelligence (CQ) which is the capacity to function effectively across cultural contexts, has emerged as a strategic competency for workforce readiness. Yet within higher education, cultural intelligence remains underdeveloped; it is often confined to electives or assumed through study-abroad

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The Structural Integration of AI in Business Pedagogy

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transcended its role as an experimental tool to become a structural pillar of transnational business education. Despite this integration, a significant “skills gap” persists between the generative capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the critical needs of a hybrid workforce. This literature review examines

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Éxito Emprendedor: El Vínculo Perdido entre la Educación, la IA y el Crecimiento de Startups

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/UDXB6060 Resumen En el competitivo panorama de startups actual, donde nueve de cada diez fracasan, identificar el vínculo perdido entre la educación formal, la inteligencia artificial (IA) y el éxito emprendedor es crucial. Esta reflexión explora cómo la integración de la educación formal, el aprendizaje experiencial y las estrategias

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Entrepreneurial Success: The Missing Link Between Education, AI, and Startup Growth

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/SDUS3791 Abstract In today’s competitive startup landscape, where nine out of ten ventures fail, identifying the missing link between formal education, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurial success is crucial. This reflection explores how the integration of formal education, experiential learning, and AI-driven strategies can equip entrepreneurs to overcome critical

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Is ChatGPT a Free Alternative to the Bloomberg Terminal for Undergraduate Experiential Learning?

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/QODE8088 Abstract This is a comparison of active learning-based assignments for basic stock analysis in an introductory finance class using the Bloomberg Terminal and ChatGPT from both faculty and student perspectives. I undertook this analysis at the end of Spring of 2024 after learning that my College would be

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Exploring Micro-Business Enterprises in Nicaraguan Barrios

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/KNCM8170 Abstract Many undergraduate students begin their academic journey with aspirations to launch entrepreneurial ventures. Integrating entrepreneurship into undergraduate programs offers to develop practical skills and critical thinking. This study engaged business students as observers, providing firsthand insight into running a small business in different cultural settings, specifically through

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Beyond Content: Leveraging AI and Metacognitive Strategies for Transformative Learning in Higher Education 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/IWMI3821 Abstract Higher education is evolving from traditional content mastery to a paradigm that emphasizes metacognition, active learning, and the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI). This paper demonstrates how AI-driven personalization and metacognitive scaffolding together shift higher education from content delivery to transformative learning. It begins with a

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