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Conspiracy Theories, Trust in Science, and Knowledge during the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Cyprus
(MDPI, 2023)Conspiracy theories flourish during periods of crisis. One way to counteract the believability of conspiracy theories is trust in science and knowledge about the “perceived threat”, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A total ...
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Children’s Interpretations of Numerically Quantified Expression Ambiguities: Evidence from Quantified Noun Phrases and Bare Cardinals
(MDPI, 2024)Understanding how children comprehend text by forming links between sentences has been the focus of research for decades. Such research has consistently shown that children use anaphors and resolve ambiguities in a ...
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Domestic Violence against Women and COVID-19
(MDPI, 2022)Domestic violence against women is defined as harmful behavior that occurs within a home and it involves aggressive and violent conduct towards women. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and following the ...
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The prevalence of nomophobia in Cyprus and its relationship with coping styles
(Frontiers, 2024)The rise in smartphone use and the resulting dependence has led to the emergence of nomophobia, a term describing the anxiety or discomfort experienced when individuals are without their mobile phones. This study aimed to ...
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Secondary Education and COVID-19
(MDPI, 2022)Secondary education is the second stage of formal education and traditionally begins after primary school, usually about age 11 to 13. The COVID-19 pandemic caused immeasurable changes to the educational system which ...
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Social Media News Headlines and Their Influence onWell-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience
(MDPI, 2024)Today, many individuals read the daily news from social media platforms. Research has shown that news with negative valence might influence the well-being of individuals. Existing research that examined the impact of ...
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The Role of Conspiracy Theories, Perceived Risk, and Trust in Science on COVID-19 Vaccination Decisiveness: Evidence from Cyprus
(MDPI, 2023)COVID-19 reminded us of the importance of vaccinating for successfully overcoming health-related crises. Yet, vaccine hesitancy is still present. This study examined the impacts of conspiracy theories, perceived risk, ...
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Trust in Science and COVID-19
(MDPI, 2022)In this entry, trust in science is defined as the reliance, confidence, and dependence on science to understand scientific information. With the outbreak of, and the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, turning ...
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Biogas digester innovations as solution to clean cooking energy challenge in the Pacific Islands: A policy perspective
(Elsevier, 2025-06)Access to clean cooking energy remains a significant challenge globally, particularly in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific Islands, and South Asia, where urban and rural disparities are most pronounced. In ...
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The impact of self-efficacy on the well-being of primary school teachers: a Greek-Cypriot study
(Frontiers, 2023)This research was conducted to examine the extent to which teachers’ self-efficacy affects their well-being following the COVID-19 pandemic. The originality of the research lies in the fact that there are not enough ...
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Measuring Differentiation of Self Within the Greek Culture: Theoretical and Psychometric Validation of a Greek Short Form of the Differentiation of Self Inventory‐ Revised
(Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2025)Further to its US source culture, the systemic construct of differentiation of self (DoS) has been empirically validated in China, Cyprus, Iran, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. DoS has consistently correlated with various ...
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THE USE OF SIMULATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN MARKETING CLASSES: NEW CHALLENGES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS
(AMA International Collegiate Conference, 2025)This research examines the role of instructors and simulation coordinators in implementing simulations in courses, the division of their responsibilities, the importance of training, and the integration of simulation ...
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International Economic Relations and Sustainable Tourism: The Case of Greece
(ICTR, 2025)International economic relations are increasingly shaping the trajectory of global tourism, with profound implications for sustainability and environmental management. Economic partnerships, trade agreements, foreign i ...
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Η τεχνολογία Blockchain και η οικονομική διαφάνεια σε νεοφυείς επιχειρήσεις με έμφαση στις εφαρμογές αποκεντρωμένης χρηματοδότησης (DeFi)
(Μεταπτυχιακό στα Πληροφοριακά Συστήματα και Ψηφιακή Καινοτομία, Σχολή Διοίκησης και Επιστήμης Υπολογιστών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου,2025-02, 2025-02)Η παρούσα μελέτη διερευνά τον ρόλο της τεχνολογίας blockchain και των αποκεντρωμένων χρηματοοικονομικών εφαρμογών (DeFi) στη διαφάνεια και τη χρηματοδότηση των νεοφυών επιχειρήσεων. Στο σύγχρονο επιχειρηματικό περιβάλλον, ...
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The influence of real estate agents on investors decisions in cyprus
(Μaster in Real Estate, School of Architecture, Engineering, Land and Environment, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-06-22)This thesis explores the critical influence of real estate agents on investor decisionmaking within the Cypriot real estate market. By analyzing agents' expertise, negotiation skills, and ethical practices, this study ...
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Η συμβολή των Κέντρων Εξυπηρέτησης Πολιτών στον Ψηφιακό Μετασχηματισμό και την ενίσχυση της αποτελεσματικότητας της δημόσιας διοίκησης
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Δημόσιας Διοίκησης, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2024)Στόχος της παρούσας διπλωματικής εργασίας αποτελεί η ανάδειξη της συμβολής των Κέντρων Εξυπηρέτησης Πολιτών στον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό και στην αποτελεσματική Δημόσια Διοίκηση. Προς αυτήν την κατεύθυνση προσεγγίζεται ...
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Exploring the impact of digital engagement strategies on customer loyalty in the retail industry
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2024-06)In the context of an evolving digital marketplace, this dissertation explores the impact of digital engagement strategies on customer loyalty within the retail industry. The research addresses a critical need for retailers ...
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Ανάλυση χρηματοοικονομικών καταστάσεων. Η περίπτωση της εταιρίας WONDERPLANT A.E
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Δημόσιας Διοίκησης, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου,, 2024-01)Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία επιδιώκει να μελετήσει, να διερευνήσει και να αναλύσει περαιτέρω τη χρηματοοικονομική κατάσταση της εγχώριας επιχείρησης «WONDERPLANT A.E.», η οποία δραστηριοποιείται στην καλλιέργεια, συσκευασία, ...
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Ο ρόλος του ελεγκτή στην αποτροπή και διερεύνηση της λογιστικής απάτης
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στην Εγκληματολογική Λογιστική και τα Χρηματοοικονομικά, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2024-01)Στο σημερινό σύνθετο οικονομικό περιβάλλον η Ελεγκτική , και κυρίως ο ρόλος του ελεγκτή μέσα σε αυτό είναι ένα από τα σημαντικότερα και πρωτεύοντα πράματα για την ανάπτυξη και την εξέλιξη του κλάδου της λογιστικής επιστήμης, ...