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Narratives and counter-narratives in sustainability transitions: A study on the Port of Rotterdam from a multi-level perspective 可持续转型中的叙事与反叙事：多层次视角下的鹿特丹港研究

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102766

Johan Ninan , Kees Stam , Alfons van Marrewijk

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Beyond cost overruns: How cost is actually reduced in complex projects 超越成本超支：如何在复杂项目中实际降低成本

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102765

Joseph Watton , Christine Unterhitzenberger , Giorgio Locatelli , Diletta Colette Invernizzi

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Digital pathways in project communication: A process study of community engagement 项目沟通中的数字途径：社区参与的过程研究

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-09-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102769

Tommasina Pianese , Walter Vesperi

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Confronting information dilemma: How does collective mindfulness foster team improvisation in megaprojects 面对信息困境：集体正念如何在大型项目中培养团队即兴创作

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102767

Kaiwen Jiang , Yun Le , Xian Zheng , Jie Cui , Martin Skitmore

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A stakeholder theory perspective for project management 项目管理的利益相关者理论视角

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-09-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102764

R. Edward Freeman, Prem Sagar Menghwar , Yael Grushka-Cockayne

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Conceptualizing semi-temporary project networks through actor roles in smart city innovation 通过智慧城市创新中的参与者角色概念化半临时项目网络

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102763

Emilene Leite

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Project determinants of long-term value in the operations 项目运营中长期价值的决定因素

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102762

Chiara Ogheri , Tuomas Ahola , Giorgio Locatelli , Matias Ståhle

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Projectification and governance evolution in public sector strategy: A case study of Shenzhen Qianhai mega new town development in China 公共部门战略中的项目化与治理演变——以深圳前海大型新城开发为例

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102751

Yongkui Li , Mengqi Wang , Ronggui Ding , Sheng Luo , Chunhua Xie

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Theorizing temporary organizing to foster true cross fertilization: Focus on projects, processes and practices 将临时组织理论化以促进真正的交叉发展：关注项目、过程和实践

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102753

Maude Brunet , Catriona M. Burke , Mohsin Malik , Jörg Sydow

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Knowledge governance mechanisms and regulatory focus effects on online collective knowledge sharing in project teams 知识治理机制和监管焦点对项目团队在线集体知识共享的影响

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International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102748

Jianyao Jia , Shan Jiang , Yuanyuan Zhang

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