Can sustainability be achieved through sustainable oriented innovation practices? Empirical evidence of micro, small and medium scale manufacturing enterprises by Khurana, Sonal, Luthra, Sunil, Haleem, Abid, Kumar, Anil, Mannan, Bisma

“…A more holistic approach, as promoted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), is used in order to achieve the multi-dimensional mix of environmental, social and economic performance indicators. The findings of this study reveal that government initiatives influence firm size and technological resources significantly. …”
Get full text

Asylum seekers in the UK: a social psychological understanding of a moral panic by Pearce, Julia Michelle

“…The research was based on a quantitative content analysis of 415 UK national newspaper articles, a qualitative analysis of a sub-set of 120 of these articles, 8 group interviews comprising 36 members of the host community, and 25 individual interviews with people who have sought asylum in the UK. The findings established some empirical indicators for evidence of a 'moral panic', but also drew attention to the complexity of applying criteria such as disproportionality and volatility. …”
Get full text

Blockchain technology: the role of integrated reverse supply chain networks in sustainability by Jraisat, Luai, Jreissat, Mohannad, Upadhyay, Arvind, Kumar, Anil

“…All types of actors-as-stakeholders involved with national programs and projects can adopt the new framework that provides the changes required for RSCN. The key findings contribute to the field of RSCN where the adoption of BCT as a broad-based strategy to attain sustainability goals and reverse chain activities along the supply chain is a goal.…”
Get full text

Evaluating roadblocks to implementing a green freight transportation system: an interval valued intuitionistic fuzzy digraph matrix approach by Singh, Suneet, Barve, Akhilesh, Muduli, Kamalakanta, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…The PERMAN algorithm is used to compute the permanent function of matrices. Findings suggest that the freight logistics industries in third world nations should pay more attention to societal and managerial barriers for successful implementation of green freight. …”
Get full text

Using educational digital storytelling to enhance multilingual students’ writing skills in higher education by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…The current semiexperimental study tried to challenge monolingual bias and promote a more integrated and inclusive approach to learning as both efficient and desirable in preparing university students for constructive involvement with various cultural perspectives promoting the creation of global networks. Findings from both quantitative (paired and independent samples t-tests of test scores) and qualitative (anonymous feedback, lecturer observations and focus group discussions) data analyses indicated that learners improved their writing performance, critical thinking skills, self-confidence, and intercultural awareness. …”
Get full text

Total productive maintenance and industry 4.0 in a sustainability context: exploring the mediating effect of circular economy by Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Agrawal, Rajat, Luthra, Sunil, Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Srivastva, Deepak

“…Methodology: The conceptual model is proposed using the dynamic capability view (DCV) and empirically validated by partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using 304 responses from Indian manufacturing firms. Findings: The results suggest that I4.0 positively impacts TPM, CE, and SP, also showing TPM's positive impact on CE and SP. …”
Get full text

How does anticipatory trauma reaction and climate-friendly behaviour make an affect at the individual level? The role of social norms and self-efficacy by Yadav, Radha, Kumar, Dharmendra, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…We have used the survey method to examine a sample of 238 respondents and assess the structural equation modelling analysis and PLS predictions using SmartPLS software. The findings indicate that climate change-related anxiety-driven ATR facilitates CFB among individuals. …”
Get full text

Micro-dosing psychedelics as a plausible adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy: a qualitative insight by Jacobs, Lucy, Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne

“…Whilst higher doses of MDMA hindered sexual functioning this did not negatively impact the emotional and sensory experiences. Conclusion: These findings point to micro-dosing psychedelics as offering a potentially beneficial adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy; potentiating relationship and sexual satisfaction. …”
Get full text

Anti-social behaviour: local perception and reporting behaviour in a small urban location by Venables, Lucie Mary

“…This thesis is not an analysis of public policy, however its findings may help in improving the knowledge base for policy and local service provision. …”
Get full text

The relationship between the domestic implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights and the ongoing reforms of the European Court of Human Rights by Paraskeva, Costas

“…The 2004 Recommendations target the root of the problem and they are appropriate prescriptions for a healthy future. The central finding of this thesis is that the 2004 Recommendations are a technical vehicle for implementing the ECHR in the domestic legal orders of member states. …”
Get full text

Role models: expatriate gender diversity pipeline or pipe-dream? by Shortland, Susan

“…Design/methodology/approach: The research uses data from a census survey of female expatriates supported by semi-structured interviews with a stratified sample of the survey respondents, triangulated with interviews with human resource (HR) professionals and analysis of organizational policy relevant to expatriation. Findings: Potential assignees value the information that women role models can provide on living in challenging, masculine locations. …”
Get full text

Keynote speech: application of artificial intelligence (AI)in supply chains by Kumar, Anil

“…Secondly, AI needs to be able to scale to handle the increasing complexity of the supply chain. The findings of this study suggested that the impact of AI in SCs is significant. …”

Deleterious effects of lard-enriched diet on tissues fatty acids composition and hypothalamic insulin actions by Dornellas, Ana Paula Segantine, Watanabe, Regina Lucia Harumi, Pimentel, Gustavo Duarte, Boldarine, Valter Tadeu, Nascimento, Claudia Maria Oller do, Oyama, Lila Missae, Ghebremeskel, Kebreab, Wang, Yiqun, Bueno, Allain A., Ribeiro, Eliane Beraldi

“…However, hypothalamic insulin signaling and hypophagia were drastically impaired. These findings suggest that impairment of hypothalamic insulin actions by HS-LP feeding was not related to tissue FA composition.…”
Get full text

Inclusive assessment in higher education: what does the literature tells us on how to define and design inclusive assessments? by Bain, Katrin

“…The existing qualitative findings could be enhanced by parallel quantitative data to understand the impact of inclusive assessments on grades and their potential in closing the degree awarding gap. …”
Get full text

Examining the role of social media influencers in service failure and recovery strategies: an empirical investigation of millennials’ views by Ozuem, Wilson, Willis, Michelle, Ranfagni, Silvia, Howell, Kerry, Rovai, Serena

“…Building on social influence theory and commitment-trust theory, this study conceptualises four distinct pathways unifying SMIs’ efforts in the service failure recovery process. Findings: The emergent model illustrates how source credibility and message content moderate service failure severity and speed of recovery. …”
Get full text

Revolutionizing healthcare organizations with Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0: a systematic review of the state-of-the-art literature by Detwal, Pankaj Kumar, Agrawal, Rajat, Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo

“…Further, through content analysis, we have identified four clusters and proposed directions for future research of each identified cluster. Findings- Results reflect overall growth in this area, with a few parts of the world being underrepresented in research related to Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0. …”
Get full text

Evaluating circular economy and smart technology adoption barriers in the Indian textile and apparel industries using Neutrosophic ISM by Dohale, Vishwas, Ambilkar, Priya, Bilolikar, Vijay, Narkhede, Balkrishna Eknath, Kumar, Ashwani, Kumar, Anil

“…Neutrosophic ISM, to compute the driving and dependence power of identified CE-ST barriers. The findings indicate that ‘unawareness of adoption policies’ and ‘lack of government support and subsidies’ are critical obstacles to adopting the CE-ST framework in the Indian textile and apparel industries. …”
Get full text

Predicting stock investments based on sentiment and historical price data by Olawale, Idris Olayiwola, Iworiso, Jonathan, Amaunam, Idorenyin

“…The results indicate that both versions of the bot trading strategies, regardless of the machine learning or deep learning model employed, consistently outperform the passive, long-term investment strategy. The findings corroborate the utility of incorporating social media sentiment into traditional stock prediction frameworks, thereby providing valuable insights for investors and financial institutions. …”
Get full text

The role of agri-food 4.0 in climate-smart farming for controlling climate change-related risks: a business perspective analysis by Kazancoglu, Yigit, Lafcı, Çisem, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Berberoglu, Yalcin

“…According to the study's findings, the highest-priority concerns in the agri-food industries that are connected to climate change include energy consumption, food safety, and GHG emissions. …”
Get full text

Assessing solutions to overcome Quality 4.0 barriers: a decision-making framework by Virmani, Naveen, Upadhyay, Manas, Luthra, Sunil, Singh, Sanjeet, Upadhyay, Arvind

“…Furthermore, the computed weights were used to perform computations in the next step using fuzzy-TOPSIS to prioritize the ranking of identified solutions. Findings The research results show that “Lack of applying advanced analytics to uncover Quality 4.0 initiatives” and “Lack of integrating data from various sources across the organization” are the topmost barriers. …”
Get full text