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The present study aimed to investigate the impact of talent management and corporate social responsibility on the sustainable competitive advantage of sports organizations. This research employed a descriptive-correlational method with data collected through a field study. The study population comprised 110 employees of the General Department of Sports and Youth in West Azerbaijan Province in 2022. Based on the Morgan table, a sample of 86 employees was selected using simple random sampling. The research instruments included three standardized questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS 23 and structural equation modeling, specifically confirmatory factor analysis, in Smart PLS 3.1.1. The results of the study indicate that the research model fits well, with talent management (p=0.001; t=30.990) and corporate social responsibility (p=0.001; t=3.270) having a positive and significant impact on achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in sports organizations. These findings highlight that the effective integration of these two factors can significantly contribute to creating and maintaining a competitive edge. Therefore, sports organizations can enhance their competitive position and ensure long-term success by investing in human resource development and adhering to their economic, legal, ethical, and social responsibilities.

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of social entrepreneurship education (SEE) on social entrepreneurial self-efficacy (SESE) and social entrepreneurial intention (SEI) of sports science students in a semi-experimental method. The research population of the study included 41 undergraduate sports science students of the University of Neyshabur, who were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received SEE in eight sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Two main tools were used to collect data: the SESE and the SEI assessment scales. SEE was developed using Shahid and Alarifi's (2021) procedure and ran for ten ninety-minute sessions. Data analysis was done using the covariance test analysis. Results showed that SEE significantly affected SESE, so about 18% of post-test score changes are related to this training. In contrast, the effect of SEE on SEI was not statistically significant, which means that changes in SEI are not related to the impact of SEE. This study showed that SEE can significantly improve SESE, but its effect on SEI was insignificant and needs more research. To enhance the effectiveness of SEE on SESE, it is recommended to incorporate more practical components such as internships, real-world projects, and case studies. These hands-on experiences can provide sport sciences’ students with the confidence and skills needed to succeed in social entrepreneurship.

The main purpose of this research was to examine the effect of environmental knowledge on the green purchasing behaviour of equestrian competition spectators, with the mediating role of ethical commitment to the environment. This study was a descriptive correlational investigation, and its statistical population comprised all spectators of the Gonbad-Kavos autumn equestrian competition in 2024. Based on the method proposed by Mueller (2012) for structural equation modelling, the sample size was estimated at 160 spectators. The instruments used to collect data included the Environmental Knowledge Questionnaire by Liang et al. (2016), the Ethical Commitment to Environment Questionnaire by Cui et al. (2024), and the Green Purchasing Behaviour Questionnaire by Kim et al. (2013). The face and content validity of these questionnaires were reviewed and confirmed by five experts in sports management. In a preliminary study, Cronbach's alpha values for the questionnaire variables were 0.77, 0.82, and 0.79, indicating satisfactory reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results showed that environmental knowledge has a positive and significant effect on the ethical commitment to the environment among equestrian competition spectators. Additionally, the effect of environmental knowledge on the green purchasing behaviour of these spectators was also positive and significant. Finally, the findings demonstrated that environmental knowledge positively and significantly influences green purchasing behaviour with the mediating role of ethical commitment. Therefore, it can be concluded that increasing the environmental knowledge of equestrian competition spectators can lead to positive outcomes, such as enhanced ethical commitment to the environment and increased green purchasing behaviour.