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Simulating competitive collocation strategies with deep reinforcement learning 用深度强化学习模拟竞争搭配策略

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-10-16 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00914-2

Roman Gwosdilin,Thomas Lindner,Michael Wolfesberger

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Repricing the green transition: market reactions to COP26 among MNCs diversified in pollution havens 绿色转型的重新定价：污染避风港跨国公司对COP26的市场反应

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-10-12 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00901-7

Noman Shaheer,Kijong Kim,Fanshu Li,Rui Yang,En Xie

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From trade-off to paradox: a configurational theorizing and “quantum” approach to the resilience–sustainability tension in global sourcing 从取舍到悖论：全球采购中弹性-可持续性张力的配置理论和“量子”方法

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-10-08 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00909-z

Giacomo Grassi,Stefano Elia,Cristina Di Stefano,Michela Guida,Federico Caniato

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Correction to: Equality, diversity, and inclusion in international business: A review and research agenda 更正：国际商业中的平等、多样性和包容性：回顾和研究议程

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-10-01 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00919-x

Stacey Fitzsimmons,Mustafa F. Özbilgin,David C. Thomas,Stella Nkomo

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Your manuscript has received a revise and resubmit decision, what next? Delivering an effective manuscript revision and response letter 你的手稿已经收到了修改和重新提交的决定，下一步怎么办？提供有效的稿件修改和回复信

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-30 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00908-0

Esther Tippmann,A. Rebecca Reuber

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Commentary on Han et al.’s meta-analytic work on high-investment human resource practices: through the 3P lens for workforce management 评论Han等人关于高投资人力资源实践的元分析工作：通过劳动力管理的3P视角

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-28 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00907-1

Riki Takeuchi,He Huang,April Ye Zhou,Hwayoung Kim,Zelu Zhang

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Audit culture: how indicators and rankings are reshaping the world 审计文化：指标和排名如何重塑世界

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-23 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00910-6

Christiaan Röell

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Cross-border cooperation among securities regulators and supply chain collaboration: evidence from U.S.-listed foreign firms 证券监管机构跨境合作与供应链合作：来自在美上市外国公司的证据

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-21 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00902-6

Xiaoqi Chen,Liangliang Jiang,Yuqi Wang

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The historical evolution of international business: growth trajectory of an academic field of study 国际商务的历史演变：一个学术研究领域的成长轨迹

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-17 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00906-2

Niina Nummela

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Strategic uses of the past and their liabilities: why government-pushed internationalization may fail 策略性地利用过去及其责任：为什么政府推动的国际化可能失败

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Journal of International Business Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-04 DOI: 10.1057/s41267-026-00903-5

Hamid Foroughi,Diego Vazquez-Brust,Natalia Yakovleva,Roberta de Castro Souza Piao,Samuel Bonsu,Rekha Rao-Nicholson

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