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  VULNERABILITIES IN THE CYBERSPACE AND THEIR IMPACT ON SMES

  This article is intended to provide a brief theoretical overview of the cyber vulnerabilities that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the subsequent economic impacts. The main objective is to analyze the most common vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems, and as a result, to formulate recommendations for improving ... This article is intended to provide a brief theoretical overview of the cyber vulnerabilities that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the subsequent economic impacts. The main objective is to analyze the most common vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems, and as a result, to formulate recommendations for improving digital protection. The approach includes an analysis of secondary sources, a thematic review of the available literature, and a risk assessment using a simplified economic model. By default, SMEs that do not implement basic cybersecurity measures are vulnerable to all types of emerging threats. Small and medium-sized enterprises often do not treat cybersecurity as a priority, which differentiates them from larger organizations that have substantial budgets and specialized teams.

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  SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

  This article examines the processes involved in procurement and supplier relationship management in global supply chains. It attempts to define the essence of the SRM philosophy, to present the role and objectives, and the possible strategies that can be undertaken in accordance with the objectives set. It examines the potential benefits of ... This article examines the processes involved in procurement and supplier relationship management in global supply chains. It attempts to define the essence of the SRM philosophy, to present the role and objectives, and the possible strategies that can be undertaken in accordance with the objectives set. It examines the potential benefits of implementing SRM, as well as the reasons why the implementation of the strategy would fail.

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  THE IMPACT OF GEOPOLITICAL RISK AND LIRA DEFLATION ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS IN TURKEY

  This study investigates the influence of geopolitical risk and lira deflation on investment decision-making in Turkey, a country characterized by regional tensions and economic volatility. Drawing upon Institutional Theory and using a quantitative approach, the research explores investor preferences across four major asset classes: stocks, ... This study investigates the influence of geopolitical risk and lira deflation on investment decision-making in Turkey, a country characterized by regional tensions and economic volatility. Drawing upon Institutional Theory and using a quantitative approach, the research explores investor preferences across four major asset classes: stocks, deposits, real estate, and gold. A structured questionnaire distributed to 212 respondents provided data analyzed through SPSS, highlighting statistically significant relationships between geopolitical and currency factors and investment behaviors. The findings contribute to understanding investment behavior under macroeconomic uncertainty, offering implications for policymakers and investors.