This study argues that easy access to new information using information and communication technologies (ICT) will bring both more technological development and information about new markets, together catalyzing high technology (high-tech) production. This paper aims to show the impact of digitalization on the technology intensity of export. We use the ICT Development Index (IDI) as a proxy for the digitalization level of a country and the value of the exports of high-tech products as a proxy for the technology intensity of export. IDI comprises three components, including ICT access, usage and skills. These statistics reflect the ICT development of the country. To analyze the relevant relationship, we use panel data on countries between 2007 and 2017. The system-generalized method of moments (system GMM) dynamic panel estimator is utilized in the estimations, permitting us to control for potential endogeneity problems between the main dependent and independent variables. Results show that in developing countries, IDI has a significant effect on the export of high-tech products. In addition, the significance of the main components of IDI varies. These results suggest that developing countries striving to increase the export of high-tech products should invest more in ICT.

The aim of this study is to examine the role of hedonic value (HV), utilitarian value (UV), and customer satisfaction (CS) in individuals' willingness to pay a price premium (WTP a price premium) and repurchase intention (RI) to smartwatches. This st...

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effects of attitude, social influence and self-efficacy on the behavior of using Islamic financial products based on the attitude–social influence–self-efficacy (ASE) model.Design/methodology/approach: In view of the research objective, an explanatory research design was used in this study. In the study, because a conceptual assessment was not made, or a proposal was not developed, the ASE model was used. In testing the ASE model, the structural equation modeling method as a multivariate and sophisticated type of analysis was used.Findings: The results obtained in this study demonstrated that the ASE model was a tool to be used in explaining consumers’ intentions of using Islamic financial products. In this study, “attitude,” “social influence” and “self-efficacy” were explored as the variables affecting the use of Islamic financial products on the basis of the ASE model. Based on the results, all three variables had statistically significant effects on consumers’ intentions of using Islamic financial products. Moreover, it was found that the “attitude” variable affected the intention of using Islamic financial products more than the other two variables.Research limitations/implications: As the testing of the ASE model was the main purpose of this study, the results are limited to the variables of the model.Originality/value: This study is distinguished from other studies in the relevant literature by the virtue of its two aspects. First, in terms of context, this study deviated from conventional finance and focused on the topic in relation to Islamic finance. Second, this study tested the ASE model that had not been previously tested empirically in the context of Islamic financial products. This model discusses the effects of the variables of attitude, social influence and self-efficacy on behavioral intention, and it deviates from theory of reasoned action- and theory of planned behavior-based behavioral models that have been tested previously in several fields because it focuses on the cognitive aspect of consumers. While previous behavioral models regarding the use of Islamic financial products have based their research on the affective aspect of relationships between variables, the ASE model prioritizes the cognitive aspect.

Purpose: This study examines firms' strategic entrepreneurial behaviors based on the interaction of regulatory institutions and entrepreneurs' cognition, human capital, and social capital capabilities.Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected from 450 exporting companies in Türkiye, which is a developing economy. Smart PLS 4.0 and SPSS 24.0 software were used to analyze the data. The data were examined using structural equation modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, average extracted variance, composite reliability, and Cronbach's alpha analyses.Findings: The findings show that entrepreneurial cognition, social capital, and regulatory institutions influence each other, this relationship is not confirmed in managerial human capital. Moreover, while managerial cognition affects strategic entrepreneurship behavior, this effect was not supported for managerial human capital and managerial social capital. However, it was determined that only entrepreneurial cognition mediates the relationship between regulatory institutions and strategic entrepreneurial behavior.Originality/value: This research enables entrepreneurs to understand, navigate, and appreciate the significance of the interactions between regulatory institutions and dynamic managerial capabilities in decision-making. Additionally, the study allows policymakers to develop evidence-based policy designs that equip entrepreneurs with the insights needed to succeed in a competitive and regulatory complex environment.

Purpose: This research examines the direct effects of command-controlled (CCER) and market-incentive environmental regulations (MIER) on green product (GPRI) and process innovation (GPCI) and sustainable economic (SEMA), social (SSMA) and environmental marketing activities (SENMA) and the contribution of these interactions on strategic performance (STP). Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 400 firms in Türkiye using a survey technique, one of the quantitative research methods. These data were analyzed using SmartPLS 4 software and structural equation modeling. Findings: The findings reveal that CCER positively influences GPRI-GPCI and SEMA-SSMA. However, we found that MIER positively affects GPCI and negatively affects SEMA. Furthermore, GPRI and SEMA-SSMA positively impacted STP. Additionally, GPRI and SEMA-SSMA mediate the relationship between CCER and STP. Moreover, the results indicate that MIER influences STP through SEMA. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature by integrating institutional theory (INT) and dynamic capabilities (DC) to explore the interplay between CCER and MIER, GPRI-GPCI, sustainable marketing activities and STP.

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the factors that influence consumers' brand loyalty to smartphone...