Szilvia MÓDOSNÉ SZALAI
Biographic Data
| ID | 6943455 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Szilvia MÓDOSNÉ SZALAI |
| GIVEN NAMES | Szilvia MÓDOSNÉ |
| FAMILY NAME | SZALAI |
| SIGNATURE | SZALAI S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Széchenyi István University |
| ORCID | 0009-0005-2164-9014 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Who gets to use ChatGPT? A global study on digital access and inequality in higher education
This study examines how national-level digital development – measured by the ICT Development Index (IDI) – affects university students’ use of ChatGPT. Special emphasis is placed on mediating factors that may influence this relationship, including technical access, institutional and linguistic support, and individual background characteristics, particularly in relation to educational equity and sustainability (SDG 4). The analysis is based on sur…
Energiadiverzifikáció és fenntarthatóság
Az európai országok energiafogyasztási tendenciáinak és jellemzőinek megérté‐ se hozzájárul a fenntarthatósági célok eléréséhez, az energiabiztonság növeléséhez és az energiaátmenetet célzó hatékony regionális politikák kialakításához. Tanulmányunk célja az európai energiafogyasztás megoszlásának bemutatása, különös tekintettel a fosszilis tüzelő‐ anyagokból, atomerőművekből és megújuló energiaforrásokból származó energia arányának 2002 és 2022 k…
Opportunities for hotel development in Budapest
The Hungarian tourism and hospitality industry has faced serious challenges in recent years. The tourism and hospitality sector has been confronted with severe challenges in recent years. Even after the end of the pandemic, the industry has not seen the expected recovery, as rising inflation, declining discretionary income and a lack of foreign tourists have further hampered the industry. The hotel market in Budapest in particular has been signif…
Is Data Really the New Oil
This study examines whether data can truly be considered “the new oil” by analysing the strategic role of data assets and data-driven decision-making in modern organisations. The research explores how raw data can be transformed into valuable insights through data analytics and machine learning, and how these insights contribute to improved corporate performance, competitiveness, and strategic decision-making. The theoretical framework is based o…
Working Conditions and Professional Well-Being
The sustainability and attractiveness of the teaching profession has received increased attention in recent years due to labor shortages in public education and the exodus from the teaching profession. The aim of this research was to explore what factors provided by employers secondary school teachers consider most important in terms of job satisfaction, and to what extent these factors influence their performance, their intention to remain in th…
Sustainability of Remote Work After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed the world of work and accelerated the spread of remote work and hybrid work models. The aim of this study is to explore the organizational and individual factors that influence the effectiveness of hybrid work in the post-pandemic period, as well as how employee satisfaction and work-life balance perceptions have changed. The research was conducted using a mixed methodology: quantitative questio…
Tradition as Economic Value
This study examines the cultural, social, and economic contexts of herbal medicine use in Hungary, as well as in the Carpathian Basin and Hungarian-populated regions of Europe. Its aim is to explore how traditional plant knowledge lives on and is utilized in 21st-century health and economic systems, with particular regard to the growing demand for phytotherapeutic products and the development of natural-based industries. Ethnobotanical heritage h…
Green Warehouses - The Future of Sustainable Logistics
As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical priority in logistics and supply chain management, the implementation of green warehousing practices has emerged as a key area of interest for both academic researchers and practitioners. This study aims to examine the feasibility, current level of implementation, and perceived environmental and operational benefits of green warehousing features—such as selective waste collection, energy-efficien…
Economic Challenges and Pathways in the Visegrad Countries
The economic development of the Visegrad countries (V4)—the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland—offers valuable insights into the complexities of regional competition and collaboration in Central and Eastern Europe. This study investigates key economic indicators, including GDP performance, trade dynamics, and labor market trends, to assess the region's developmental trajectory over recent decades. Particular attention is given to Hunga…
Enhancing Employee Retention in Small Businesses through an Innovative Methodology
The study aims to examine the labor market challenges and motivational factors for employee retention through the example of a small machinery company in Hungary. In recent years, Hungary’s labor market has faced significant difficulties, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary unemployment followed by labor shortages. The research aims to identify the motivational, welfare, and financial factors that contribute to …
Societal acceptance and environmental impact of sustainable diets
The study examines the acceptance and sustainability of vegetarian, vegan, and flexitarian diets, focusing on the health and environmental benefits of reducing animal-derived proteins. Our objective was to investigate the level of acceptance of these dietary trends across different age groups and health statuses and understand how sustainability awareness and health consciousness impact dietary decisions. We used a mixed-method approach to achiev…
Historical lessons for facilitating organizational recovery from crises
Our study is based on the premise that every crisis has historical precedents and antecedents. First, we analyze past crises, beginning with the experiences of the Dutch tulip bulb crisis. Then, we review major cataclysms, such as World War I, the Spanish flu crisis, the Great Depression of 1929–1933, World War II and the subsequent transition to socialism, the 1973 oil shock, the regime change of 1989, and the 2008–2009 global financial crisis f…
Exploring consumer motivations and barriers in solar energy investments in North Transdanubia
The global significance of the energy crisis and the need for a sustainable European electricity system have intensified interest in renewable energy sources. This study aims to explore the attitudes toward solar energy systems among the population of the North Transdanubian region, which is crucial for companies in the region specializing in solar system installation. The research sheds light on trends in energy prices, potential strategies for …
Self-marketing-empirical research from the users’ perspective
Personal branding is a conscious activity that utilizes classic product marketing methods to make a person more marketable. In our study, we employed a quantitative research methodology. Through a survey, we examined the importance respondents assign to visible and non-visible traits and characteristics. During the data analysis, we established a ranking of the most important traits identified by the survey participants, which they believe contri…
The role of sustainability in property renovation
During property renovations, sustainability is increasingly playing a crucial role in reducing environmental impacts, utilizing resources efficiently, and improving the quality of living environments. In our research, we examined the environmentally conscious thinking of potential clients for sustainable renovations, including their requirements for materials, which encompass enhancing energy efficiency, the importance of waste reduction, the sig…
Labour market activity in Slovakia
In Central and Eastern European countries, the labour shortage is becoming increasingly pronounced, posing a challenge for the economy. Labour shortages limit the potential national income as many positions remain unfilled, which could lead to a slowdown in economic growth. To address this issue, various solutions need to be explored. This research aims to analyze solutions for alleviating labour shortages, with particular emphasis on measures th…
Examining the economic and cultural impact of an Asian company’s presence in Hungary
The study examines the economic and social impacts of a Southeast Asian multinational company operating in the northwestern region of Hungary, with a particular focus on the local labor market and community responses. The research aims to explore the company’s location choice motivations, its integration process into the local economy, and its cooperation with the local government and communities. The research provides a comprehensive picture of …
The workforce challenges of disabled people in Hungary and Slovakia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Our research examines the changes in the situation of people with disabilities during the pandemic in Hungary and Slovakia. It aims to uncover whether the previously provided state safety nets and support systems were sufficient to maintain those affected’s livelihoods and quality of life. According to advocacy organizations, many people with disabilities were dismissed from the open labor market during the pandemic. They found work in the shelte…
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Economic Challenges and Pathways in the Visegrad Countries
The economic development of the Visegrad countries (V4)—the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland—offers valuable insights into the complexities of regional competition and collaboration in Central and Eastern Europe. This study investigates key economic indicators, including GDP performance, trade dynamics, and labor market trends, to assess the region's developmental trajectory over recent decades. Particular attention is given to Hunga…
Enhancing Employee Retention in Small Businesses through an Innovative Methodology
The study aims to examine the labor market challenges and motivational factors for employee retention through the example of a small machinery company in Hungary. In recent years, Hungary’s labor market has faced significant difficulties, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary unemployment followed by labor shortages. The research aims to identify the motivational, welfare, and financial factors that contribute to …
Societal acceptance and environmental impact of sustainable diets
The study examines the acceptance and sustainability of vegetarian, vegan, and flexitarian diets, focusing on the health and environmental benefits of reducing animal-derived proteins. Our objective was to investigate the level of acceptance of these dietary trends across different age groups and health statuses and understand how sustainability awareness and health consciousness impact dietary decisions. We used a mixed-method approach to achiev…
Historical lessons for facilitating organizational recovery from crises
Our study is based on the premise that every crisis has historical precedents and antecedents. First, we analyze past crises, beginning with the experiences of the Dutch tulip bulb crisis. Then, we review major cataclysms, such as World War I, the Spanish flu crisis, the Great Depression of 1929–1933, World War II and the subsequent transition to socialism, the 1973 oil shock, the regime change of 1989, and the 2008–2009 global financial crisis f…
Exploring consumer motivations and barriers in solar energy investments in North Transdanubia
The global significance of the energy crisis and the need for a sustainable European electricity system have intensified interest in renewable energy sources. This study aims to explore the attitudes toward solar energy systems among the population of the North Transdanubian region, which is crucial for companies in the region specializing in solar system installation. The research sheds light on trends in energy prices, potential strategies for …
Self-marketing-empirical research from the users’ perspective
Personal branding is a conscious activity that utilizes classic product marketing methods to make a person more marketable. In our study, we employed a quantitative research methodology. Through a survey, we examined the importance respondents assign to visible and non-visible traits and characteristics. During the data analysis, we established a ranking of the most important traits identified by the survey participants, which they believe contri…
The role of sustainability in property renovation
During property renovations, sustainability is increasingly playing a crucial role in reducing environmental impacts, utilizing resources efficiently, and improving the quality of living environments. In our research, we examined the environmentally conscious thinking of potential clients for sustainable renovations, including their requirements for materials, which encompass enhancing energy efficiency, the importance of waste reduction, the sig…
Labour market activity in Slovakia
In Central and Eastern European countries, the labour shortage is becoming increasingly pronounced, posing a challenge for the economy. Labour shortages limit the potential national income as many positions remain unfilled, which could lead to a slowdown in economic growth. To address this issue, various solutions need to be explored. This research aims to analyze solutions for alleviating labour shortages, with particular emphasis on measures th…
Examining the economic and cultural impact of an Asian company’s presence in Hungary
The study examines the economic and social impacts of a Southeast Asian multinational company operating in the northwestern region of Hungary, with a particular focus on the local labor market and community responses. The research aims to explore the company’s location choice motivations, its integration process into the local economy, and its cooperation with the local government and communities. The research provides a comprehensive picture of …
The workforce challenges of disabled people in Hungary and Slovakia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Our research examines the changes in the situation of people with disabilities during the pandemic in Hungary and Slovakia. It aims to uncover whether the previously provided state safety nets and support systems were sufficient to maintain those affected’s livelihoods and quality of life. According to advocacy organizations, many people with disabilities were dismissed from the open labor market during the pandemic. They found work in the shelte…
Opportunities for hotel development in Budapest
The Hungarian tourism and hospitality industry has faced serious challenges in recent years. The tourism and hospitality sector has been confronted with severe challenges in recent years. Even after the end of the pandemic, the industry has not seen the expected recovery, as rising inflation, declining discretionary income and a lack of foreign tourists have further hampered the industry. The hotel market in Budapest in particular has been signif…
Is Data Really the New Oil
This study examines whether data can truly be considered “the new oil” by analysing the strategic role of data assets and data-driven decision-making in modern organisations. The research explores how raw data can be transformed into valuable insights through data analytics and machine learning, and how these insights contribute to improved corporate performance, competitiveness, and strategic decision-making. The theoretical framework is based o…
Working Conditions and Professional Well-Being
The sustainability and attractiveness of the teaching profession has received increased attention in recent years due to labor shortages in public education and the exodus from the teaching profession. The aim of this research was to explore what factors provided by employers secondary school teachers consider most important in terms of job satisfaction, and to what extent these factors influence their performance, their intention to remain in th…
Sustainability of Remote Work After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed the world of work and accelerated the spread of remote work and hybrid work models. The aim of this study is to explore the organizational and individual factors that influence the effectiveness of hybrid work in the post-pandemic period, as well as how employee satisfaction and work-life balance perceptions have changed. The research was conducted using a mixed methodology: quantitative questio…
Tradition as Economic Value
This study examines the cultural, social, and economic contexts of herbal medicine use in Hungary, as well as in the Carpathian Basin and Hungarian-populated regions of Europe. Its aim is to explore how traditional plant knowledge lives on and is utilized in 21st-century health and economic systems, with particular regard to the growing demand for phytotherapeutic products and the development of natural-based industries. Ethnobotanical heritage h…
Green Warehouses - The Future of Sustainable Logistics
As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical priority in logistics and supply chain management, the implementation of green warehousing practices has emerged as a key area of interest for both academic researchers and practitioners. This study aims to examine the feasibility, current level of implementation, and perceived environmental and operational benefits of green warehousing features—such as selective waste collection, energy-efficien…
Who gets to use ChatGPT? A global study on digital access and inequality in higher education
This study examines how national-level digital development – measured by the ICT Development Index (IDI) – affects university students’ use of ChatGPT. Special emphasis is placed on mediating factors that may influence this relationship, including technical access, institutional and linguistic support, and individual background characteristics, particularly in relation to educational equity and sustainability (SDG 4). The analysis is based on sur…
Energiadiverzifikáció és fenntarthatóság
Az európai országok energiafogyasztási tendenciáinak és jellemzőinek megérté‐ se hozzájárul a fenntarthatósági célok eléréséhez, az energiabiztonság növeléséhez és az energiaátmenetet célzó hatékony regionális politikák kialakításához. Tanulmányunk célja az európai energiafogyasztás megoszlásának bemutatása, különös tekintettel a fosszilis tüzelő‐ anyagokból, atomerőművekből és megújuló energiaforrásokból származó energia arányának 2002 és 2022 k…
Business (7 works) · Economics (7 works) · Sustainability (5 works) · Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies (4 works) · Marketing (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Ecology (2 works)