We are delighted to welcome you to the first edition of the European Journal of Management and Leadership, a publication dedicated to fostering academic inquiry and dialogue in the dynamic fields of management and leadership. This journal serves as a bridge between theoretical insights and practical applications, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to contribute to the ongoing evolution of knowledge in these areas. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality in the research we publish, ensuring that every contribution meets rigorous academic and professional benchmarks. Our primary goal is to promote high-quality academic research that advances both theory and practice, offering valuable perspectives that can shape the future of management and leadership across various organizational and cultural contexts, while also serving as a bridge between academia and industry.
This edition highlights timely and diverse topics such as healthcare, technology adoption, and business ethics, showcasing the breadth of research opportunities in management and leadership. By examining these themes, we aim to provide insights that are not only academically rigorous but also practically relevant.
Scope and Contribution: What We Publish
The European Journal of Management and Leadership accommodates a wide range of scholarly contributions, each serving a unique purpose in the academic and professional landscapes. We invite submissions of original research in the form of:
- Research Articles: In this edition, these include definition articles that clarify and refine theoretical constructs, systematic literature reviews that provide comprehensive overviews of specific domains, and quantitative studies offering empirical insights.
- Case Studies: Articles that delve into real-world organizational scenarios, highlighting challenges, strategies, and outcomes to inform practice and further research.
- Review Articles: Summative and critical analyses that integrate findings from multiple studies, providing a broader perspective on specific topics.
- Opinion Pieces and Essays: Thought-provoking contributions that offer new perspectives, challenge prevailing paradigms, or propose innovative frameworks for consideration.
- Methodological Contributions: Papers focused on advancing research methods or tools relevant to management and leadership studies.
- Interdisciplinary Works: Studies that explore intersections between management, leadership, and other fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, and technology.
By embracing this diversity of formats, we aim to encourage a holistic exploration of management and leadership, ensuring that our content resonates with a broad audience of academics, practitioners, and policymakers.
A Summary of Articles in This Edition:
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A Systematic Literature Review of the Financial Impact of Business Ethics operations in Companies in Europe with a specific focus on Alterocentrism
Burkard Schemmel, Karsten Bredemeier
EIM – European Institute of Management, Valetta, Malta
DOI 10.2440/013-0001
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Business ethics is an ever-evolving field of theoretical and practical study that has enjoyed a steady stream of interest with a hockey stick of attention since globalization, especially global collaboration, which took off after 2000. -
Adoption of AI-based Smart Home Technologies in China – Systematic Literature Review
Timur Kuziaev, Michael Neubert
EIM – European Institute of Management, Valetta, Malta
DOI 10.2440/013-0002
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The purpose of this systematic literature review was to explore the status of the lite-rature about the factors influencing the adoption of AI-based Smart Home Technolo-gies (AI-SHT) among Chinese consumers. The study synthesizes findings from -
A Scientific Definition of Business Ethics
Burkard Schemmel, Karsten Bredemeier
EIM – European Institute of Management, Valetta, Malta
DOI 10.2440/013-0003
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There needs to be a consensus about what Business Ethics means. This paper explores the complexity of business ethics and attempts to provide a definition, drawing from reviewing 187 scholarly articles referencing the term business -
Patient Expectations and Reality in Aesthetic Medicine – Systematic Literature Review
Ameni Aloui
European Institute of Management, EIM, Valletta, Malta
DOI 10.2440/013-0004
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This systematic literature review examines the complex relationship between patient expectations and realistic outcomes in aesthetic medicine. Driven by the growing pre-valence of social media trends and shifting beauty ideals, the demand for aesthetic tre-atments has significantly increased -
Age-based Adoptionof AI-based Smart Home Technologies among Chinese Millenials and Gen Z Consumers
Timur Kuziaev, Michael Neubert
EIM – European Institute of Management, Valetta, Malta
DOI 10.2440/013-0005
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The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the factors influencing the age-based adoption patterns of AI-based Smart Home Technologies (AI-SHT) among Chine-se millennials and Gen Z consumers. The theoretical foundation of the study

