Shaping Immigration Attitudes: The Role of Human Values, Media Engagement and Sociopolitical Events Among European Managers Hamed Ahmadinia Nordic Journal of Migration Research, 2026 This article examines how human values, media engagement and sociopolitical events shape immigration attitudes across Europe, with a particular focus on understanding the immigration attitudes of European managers, using other workers as a comparison group. Drawing on European Social Survey data from 2016–2023 (rounds 8–11), this study integrates Schwartz’s theory of basic human values with media sociology to explore the interactive effects of value orientations and information exposure. Using multilevel linear modelling, the analysis reveals that self-transcendence values and structured political news consumption are consistently associated with more inclusive immigration attitudes. While managers generally hold slightly more positive views than other workers do, these differences become more pronounced in contexts of high political media engagement. The impact of general internet use varies across countries, highlighting the importance of national media environments. Temporal fluctuations – particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and the war in Ukraine – further demonstrate how crises interact with value–media dynamics. By combining individual, occupational and contextual factors, this study contributes to understanding how inclusive attitudes are shaped and reinforced within Europe’s evolving information landscape.
Health susceptibility perceptions among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik minorities in three Nordic countries Hamed Ahmadinia, Jannica Heinström, Kristina Eriksson-Backa, Shahrokh Nikou International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 2024 Purpose This research paper aims to delve into the perceptions of health susceptibility among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik individuals hailing from asylum-seeking or refused asylum-seeking backgrounds currently residing in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and October 2022 involving a sample size of 27 participants. An adapted framework based on the health belief model along with previous studies served as a guide for formulating interview questions. Findings Notably influenced by cultural background, religious beliefs, psychological states and past traumatic experiences during migration journeys – before arrival in these countries till settling down – subjects’ perception of health concerns emerged significantly shaped. Additionally impacting perspectives were social standing, occupational status, personal/family medical history, lifestyle choices and dietary preferences nurtured over time, leading to varying degrees of influence upon individuals’ interpretation about their own wellness or illness. Practical implications Insights garnered throughout the authors’ analysis hold paramount significance when it comes to developing targeted strategies catering culturally sensitive health-care provisions, alongside framing policies better aligned with primary care services tailored explicitly around singular demands posed by these specific communities dwelling within respective territories. Originality/value This investigation represents one among few pioneering initiatives assessing perceptions regarding both physical and mental well-being within minority groups under examination across Nordic nations, unveiling complexities arising through intersecting factors like individual attributes mingling intricately with socio-cultural environments, thereby forming unique viewpoints towards health-care belief systems prevalent among such population segments.
Health-seeking behaviours of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Europe: a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles Hamed Ahmadinia, Kristina Eriksson-Backa, Shahrokh Nikou Journal of Documentation, 2022 PurposeImmigrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in Europe face a number of challenges in accessing or using health information and healthcare services available in their host countries. To resolve these issues and deliver the necessary services, providers must take a comprehensive approach to better understand the types of health information and healthcare services that these individuals need, seek and use. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop that comprehensive approach.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed publications was performed, with 3.013 articles collected from various databases. A total of 57 qualifying papers on studies conducted in Europe were included in the review after applying the predefined inclusion and exclusion requirements, screening processes and eliminating duplicates. The information seeking and communication model (ISCM) was used in the analysis.FindingsThe findings revealed that while many health information and healthcare services are accessible in Europe for immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees, many of these individuals are unaware of their existence or how to access them. While our findings do not specify what health-related information these groups need, use or seek, they do suggest the importance and value of providing mental health, sexual health and HIV, as well as pregnancy and childbirth information and services. Furthermore, according to our results, health information services should be fact-based, easy to understand and raise awareness about healthcare structure and services available in Europe for this vulnerable population.Practical implicationsThis study has a range of practical implications, including (1) highlighting the need for mental health and behavioural health services and (2) stressing the value of addressing cultural context and religious values while investigating (health) information seeking of people with foreign background.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to systematically review and examine the behaviour of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in relation to health information and healthcare services in the European context.
Competitive intelligence: A case study on Qoros automotive manufacturing Hamed Ahmadinia, Muhaimin Karim Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, 2016 In this paper, Qoros automotive manufacturing company, which is aiming atexpanding their market in Europe, will be analyzed. In this case, the challenges that the aforementioned company has faced will be explained and some recommendations regarding marketing, strategy, production methods and other related issues based on competitive intelligence models like SWOT, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, ADL Matrix, and other related theories will be provided.
Developing a new dynamic model for cultural waste management Mitra Aftab Azari, Mohsen Ghadami, Morad Kordi, Hamed Ahmadinia Research Journal of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology, 2013 As it stands, there is a dramatic increase on cultural management studies, although majorities of them are related to ecology, sociology, anthropology. In this case, the present study examined the most important factors in cultural development via cause-effect method. Consequently, the aim of this study is presenting a comprehensive model for cultural development management based on elite opinions. In order to build a community which has been developed based upon the perspective document "developed, moral-based, focused on religious democracy, social justice, legitimate freedoms, human rights and generosity, advance knowledge included, health, activity, responsibility, inspirational, a human being is selected who is the origin of all positive behavioral developments. In this respect, as it is almost impossible to predict the complex, ambiguous and somehow paradoxical behavior of a human being with linear planning, who is capable of playing many different roles in the chronological process, in this survey Vensim DSS is considered as the research software according to its dynamic features. The results focused on the first theory of order in Chaos entitled as Butterfly Effect, proves that it is possible to predict the effects of changes in the cultural development variable until 2025. In addition, according to the simulated model, cultural development is more sensitive than the production process as compared to distribution and consumption processes. However, it shouldn't be ignored the fact that the effect of creativity is institutionalized in the essence of model and according to theories of natural order and order in Chaos; the core of its changes is based on dynamism, development and innovation.
A review on effect of culture, structure, technology and behavior on organizations Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2012
Determinationof investment companies efficiency and effect of macroeconomic factors on their portfolio return World Applied Sciences Journal, 2012
Market timing in investment companies and mutual funds, evidence from Iran World Applied Sciences Journal, 2011
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Navigating Cultural, Health, and Information Landscapes: A User-focused Approach to Immigrant Health in a Nordic Context H Ahmadinia Åbo Akademi-Åbo Akademi University , 2024 2024
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E-Health information seeking behavior of older Finnish adults from the value-based care point of view H Ahmadinia Abo Akademi University , 2017 2017
Competitive intelligence: a case study on Qoros automotive manufacturing H Ahmadinia, M Karim Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business 6 (2), 52-65 , 2016 2016 Citations: 9
Primary analysis of information distribution at walkbase Company: Developing an information strategy H Ahmadinia, M Karim, E Ofori 산경연구논집 (JIDB) 6 (4), 5-16 , 2015 2015 Citations: 21
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Health-seeking behaviours of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Europe: a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles H Ahmadinia, K Eriksson-Backa, S Nikou Journal of Documentation , 2021 2021 Citations: 77
A comprehensive review on capital structure theories H Ahmadinia, J Afrasiabishani, E Hesami The Romanian Economic Journal 15 (45), 3-26 , 2012 2012 Citations: 47
A review on effect of culture, structure, technology and behavior on organizations v Rahmati, S Darouian, H Ahmadinia Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 6 (3), 128-135 , 2012 2012 Citations: 40
Examining Sharp, Sortino and Sterling ratios in portfolio management, evidence from Tehran stock exchange P Kolbadi, H Ahmadinia International Journal of Business and Management 6 (4), 222 , 2011 2011 Citations: 40
How Financing Effects on Capital Structures, Evidence from Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) J Afrasiabi, H Ahmadinia International journal of academic research 3 (1) , 2011 2011 Citations: 32
E-health services and devices: Availability, merits, and barriers-with some examples from Finland H Ahmadinia, K Eriksson-Backa Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare 12 (1) , 2020 2020 Citations: 31
A study on developing of asset pricing models R Raei, H Ahmadinia, A Hasbaei International Business Research 4 (4), 139 , 2011 2011 Citations: 23
Primary analysis of information distribution at walkbase Company: Developing an information strategy H Ahmadinia, M Karim, E Ofori 산경연구논집 (JIDB) 6 (4), 5-16 , 2015 2015 Citations: 21
Health information seeking behaviour during exceptional times: A case study of Persian-speaking minorities in Finland S Ahmadinia, H., Eriksson-Backa, K. & Nikou Library and Information Science Research 44 (2) , 2022 2022 Citations: 19
Evaluation Performance of 50 Top Companies Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange by Sortino, EROV, and M3 Y Ataie, H Ahmadinia, J Afrasiabishani International Journal of Economics and Finance 4 (1), 213-222 , 2012 2012 Citations: 14
Analyzing performance of investment companies listed in the Tehran stock exchange by selected ratios and measures R Tehrani, H Ahmadinia, A Hasbaei African Journal of Business Management 5 (17), 7428 , 2011 2011 Citations: 11
Breaking the barriers: The impact of health information and cultural factors on immigrant health in the Nordic countries H Ahmadinia Library and Information Science Research 45 (3) , 2023 2023 Citations: 10
Competitive intelligence: a case study on Qoros automotive manufacturing H Ahmadinia, M Karim Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business 6 (2), 52-65 , 2016 2016 Citations: 9
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A Review on Pricing Capital Assets with a View on New Economic Models Z Fathi, Z Amirhosseini, H Ahmadinia ECONOMIC JOURNAL Bimonthly Journal of Economic Issues and Policies 12 (7), 27-46 , 2012 2012 Citations: 7
Preliminary investigation of individuals as information sources among two language minorities during COVID-19 pandemic in Finland A Ojaranta, H Ahmadinia, EL Eskola Informaatiotutkimus 39 (2–3), 116–120-116–120 , 2020 2020 Citations: 5
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Health susceptibility perceptions among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik minorities in three Nordic countries H Ahmadinia, K Eriksson-Backa, J Heinström, S Nikou International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Navigating health information chaos: Perspectives from Persian-speaking immigrants in Finland S Arzideh, H Ahmadinia Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare 15 (4), 528-541 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Beyond portfolio theory, evidence from Tehran Stocks Exchange Z Fathi, H Ahmadinia, J Afrasiabishani Business Intelligence Journal (19182325) 5 (1) , 2012 2012 Citations: 3
