European Scientific Journal, ESJ

Digital Bridges or Digital Divides? The Impact of Innovation Capabilities on Digitally Deliverable Service Export

2026-04-12T23:14:09+00:00

This study investigates the differentiated impact of innovation capabilities on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service exports through a comparative macroeconomic analysis of China and India from 2000 to 2024. As digital services increasingly drive global trade, understanding the distinct growth pathways of emerging giants is essential for targeted policy formulation. Utilising an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Error Correction Model (ARDL-ECM), this research examines long-term cointegration relationships and short-term dynamic adjustments. We model ICT export volume against resident patent applications, controlling for real exchange rates, digital infrastructure, and human capital. Findings reveal country-specific trajectories: China’s expansion relies heavily on long-term accumulation of digital infrastructure and human capital, with technical innovation showing limited direct impact. On the other hand, long-term innovation capability and exchange rate competitiveness significantly drive India’s export performance. Ultimately, the translation of innovation into trade competitiveness is non-uniform, requiring policymakers to tailor strategies to specific developmental stages.

The Impact of Digital Leadership on Corporate Social Responsibility: A Research in Bursa

2026-04-12T22:53:30+00:00

In today's business world, digitalization has become a critical factor for businesses to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. By strategically directing the use of technology, digital leaders both increase internal organizational efficiency and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders. In this context, the question of how digital leadership impacts corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices gains importance. In an era of accelerating digitalization, the concept of digital leadership plays a crucial role in businesses' sustainability strategies and achieving their goals. Digital leadership not only manages digital transformation processes but can also shape CSR activities. By using technology as a strategic tool, digital leaders support CSR practices and increase the effectiveness of projects in this area. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the relationship between digital leadership and CSR, exploring the impact of digital leadership on CSR and the interaction between these two concepts. Within the scope of the research, a survey form consisting of demographic questions, the 18-item Corporate Social Responsibility Scale (Türker, 2006), and the 9-item Digital Leadership Scale developed by Büyükbeşe, Dikbaş, Klein, and Batuk Ünlü (2022) was created and sent to potential participants via e-mail. Responses to the survey were received from 332 participants, and the obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 26.0 package program. In addition to descriptive analyses, Simple Linear Regression Analysis was applied to reveal the relationships between the variables. The analysis findings indicate a positive and statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between digital leadership and CSR perception.

Coping Strategies and Religiosity as Predictors of Mental Well-Being among Arab Teachers in Israel

2026-04-12T22:51:30+00:00

This study examined whether coping strategies and religiosity predict mental well-being among Arab teachers in Israel. Participants were 415 Arab teachers who completed an anonymous online survey including the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, the Brief-COPE, and the Arab Scale for Religiosity. Descriptive findings showed moderate to high levels of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, lower levels of avoidant coping, and generally high levels of mental well-being and religiosity. Correlation analyses indicated small positive associations between mental well-being and both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, whereas religiosity showed the strongest positive association with mental well-being. Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant overall model explaining 9.1% of the variance in mental well-being. Religiosity emerged as the strongest unique predictor, while coping styles and demographic variables showed relatively small effects. The findings suggest that religiosity may serve as an important protective resource for teachers’ mental well-being, whereas coping contributes in expected but more modest ways. The study highlights the value of culturally responsive approaches to supporting teacher well-being in the Arab educational context in Israel.