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The current research examines digitalization and advanced technologies operationalization as a central feature of logistics management for efficient and sustainable retail business model in supply chain management. This study’s purpose is to present the main retail practices enforced for retail supply chain (RSC) digitalization and to provide a comprehensive analysis of retail industry digitalization as a fundamental enabler of achieving RSC efficiency and sustainability performance.

This research conducts a five-step systematic literature review of 110 published empirical research articles selected from SCOPUS and Web of Science databases taking in consideration the principle of the deductive research approach in order to build up a condensed and unbiased synthesis of retail industry digitalization in achieving supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the current research employed a multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) to decipher the subject regions from the selected keywords and to build a cluster to comprehend the areas that retail digitalization impact supply chain efficiency and sustainability.

The outcomes indicate that for retailers, logistics practices embody the main sources of inefficiencies that dampen companies’ productivity and competitiveness. The investment in digital innovations and technologies represents a considerable opportunity to differ from the high competition and optimize more their operational performance in terms of efficiency and sustainability through supply chain links integration, logistics operations optimization, costs and waste minimization, resources management and customer behavior.

Numerous points have shed light on retail managers, digital officers and related partitioners for a deep and holistic comprehension of the digital transition of their firms’ business model and how can this transformation assist in achieving challenging issues faced by every industry which is maintaining operational sustainable efficiency. This framework could be used as a decision-making tool and develop a wide vision for every partner of the RSC on the potentials and opportunities that Industry 4.0 technologies can provide to address costs and resources management issues and to coordinate the corresponding investment efforts.

The traditional retail ecosystem in called into question facing today’s business world changes. This research contribution resides in the fact that it is one of the few research projects to concentrate on conceptualizing digitalization of logistics operations in RSC from for the effective retail processes improvement both from the efficiency and sustainability perspective.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and perceived benefits on consumers’ intention to purchase energy-efficient appliances (EEAs) in an emerging market.

A total of 400 samples were collected via a self-administered questionnaire distributed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to assess the hypothesized relationships.

The results of this study reveal that attitude is the key predictor of consumers’ intention to purchase EEAs, followed by perceived benefits of EEAs. This positive attitude stems from the realization that reducing electricity consumption is not only crucial but also a commendable and valuable practice. They can contribute to the collective effort to mitigate climate change, reduce carbon emissions and conserve valuable natural resources. Their positive attitude toward EEAs reflects their sense of responsibility, mindfulness and desire to make an important contribution to promoting sustainability and creating a better future for generations to come.

Energy-efficient companies, retailers and marketers should implement a range of appealing cash rebate programs to stimulate immediate sales, foster future purchases of EEAs and reshape the perception that EEAs are costly. By implementing such rebate plans, the perceived financial burden on consumers is alleviated, resulting in improved attitudes toward EEAs and heightened recognition of their perceived benefits. Consequently, this encourages a surge in demand for EEAs, thereby further propelling the growth of the industry. These sustainable practices align with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

This study stands out for its exceptional contribution to theory, as it applies the theory of planned behavior as the underpinning theory and simultaneously integrates the perceived benefits of EEAs into the proposed model, aiming to foster consumers’ intention to purchase EEAs. What sets this study apart is its examination of an emerging market, which complements and expands upon previous research predominantly conducted in developed (Western) economies.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the underlying mechanisms influencing the social entrepreneurial intentions of individuals in China, adopting social capital theory, bottom-up and people-based approach. The interrelated effects of intellectual capital (social community trust, social capital bonding and social participation) on social innovation tendency were measured.

We recruited 502 Chinese individuals by utilising a reliable survey platform in China. This study used structural equation modelling as an analytical approach to examine the influence of social capital on social innovation and social entrepreneurship intention.

The findings showed that social innovation tendencies mediate the relationship between social community trust, social capital bonding and social participation and the social entrepreneurial intentions of individuals. The findings support the tested hypotheses that social innovation tendencies are the key mechanism to translate into stronger social entrepreneurial intentions. An iterative framework emphasising transparency and open collaboration among stakeholders, which are vital for fostering social entrepreneurial intentions, was proposed.

This is a novel empirical study to apply social capital theory to the field of social enterprises in the Chinese context using structural equation modelling, bottom-up, people-based approach and iterative model. The findings offer valuable practical insights for entrepreneurial and SME practices to foster social entrepreneurship through a people-based approach, emphasising the importance of fostering trust, strengthening social bonds, and encouraging active social participation.

This study aims to better understand the influence of various post-treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured parts for critical applications.

In this study, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) fabricated Inconel 718 (IN718) samples were subjected to various heat treatments, namely homogenization, solution heat treatment and double aging, to investigate their influence on the microstructure, mechanical properties and fracture mechanism at an elevated temperature of 650 °C. Homogenization treatment was performed at 1080 °C for durations ranging from 1–8 h. The solution treatment temperature varied from 980 °C to 1140 °C for 1 h, followed by double aging treatment.

At 650 °C, the as-built sample showed the minimum strength but demonstrated the maximum elongation to failure compared to the heat-treated samples. The strength of the IN718 superalloy increased by 20.26% to 34.81%, while ductility significantly reduced by 65.26% to 72.89% after various heat treatments compared to the as-built state. This change is attributed to the enhancement in grain boundary strength resulting from the pinning effect of the intergranular δ-phase.

The study observed that the variations in the fracture mechanism of LPBF fabricated IN718 depend on the duration and temperature of heat treatment. This research provides a thorough overview of the high-temperature mechanical properties of LPBF fabricated IN718 subjected to different homogenization times and solution treatment temperatures, correlating these effects to the corresponding changes in microstructure.

The purpose of this essay is to explore the opportunities and challenges that early-career researchers (ECRs) face when they seek to contribute to academic knowledge production through research activities “other than” those directly focused on making progress with their own, to-be-published, research papers in a context associated with the “publish or perish” (PoP) mentality.

Drawing broadly on the notion of technologies of humility (Jasanoff, 2003), this reflective essay develops upon the experiences of the authors in organizing and participating in a series of nine workshops undertaken between June 2013 and April 2021, as well as the arduous process of writing this paper itself. Retrospective accounts, workshop materials, email exchanges and surveys of workshop participants provide the key data sources for the analysis presented in the paper.

The paper shows how the organization of the workshops is intertwined with the building of a small community of ECRs and exploration of how to address the perceived limitations of a “gap-spotting” approach to developing research ideas and questions. The analysis foregrounds how the workshops provide a seemingly valuable research experience that is not without contradictions. Workshop participation reveals tensions between engagement in activities “other than” working on papers for publication and institutionalized pressures to produce publication outputs, between the (weak) perceived status of ECRs in the field and the aspiration to make a scholarly contribution, and between the desire to develop a personally satisfying intellectual journey and the pressure to respond to requirements that allow access to a wider community of scholars.

Our analysis contributes to debates about the ways in which seemingly valuable outputs are produced in academia despite a pervasive “publish or perish” mentality. The analysis also shows how reflexive writing can help to better understand the opportunities and challenges of pursuing activities that might be considered “unproductive” because they are not directly related to to-be-published papers.

This study aims to enhance the effectiveness of knowledge markets and overall knowledge management (KM) practices within organisations. By addressing the challenge of internal knowledge stickiness, it seeks to demonstrate how machine learning and AI approaches, specifically a text-based AI method for personality assessment and regression trees for behavioural analysis, can automate and personalise knowledge market incentivisation mechanisms.

The research employs a novel approach by integrating machine learning methodologies to overcome the limitations of traditional statistical methods. A natural language processing (NLP)-based AI tool is used to assess employees’ personalities, and regression tree analysis is applied to predict and categorise behavioural patterns in knowledge-sharing contexts. This approach is designed to capture the complex interplay between individual personality traits and environmental factors, which traditional methods often fail to adequately address.

Cognitive style was confirmed as a key predictor of knowledge-sharing, with extrinsic motivators outweighing intrinsic ones in market-based platforms. These findings underscore the significance of diverse combinations of environmental and individual factors in promoting knowledge sharing, offering key insights that can inform the automatic design of personalised interventions for community managers of such platforms.

This research stands out as it is the first to empirically explore the interaction between the individual and the environment in shaping actual knowledge-sharing behaviours, using advanced methodologies. The increased automation in the process extends the practical contribution of this study, enabling a more efficient, automated assessment process, and thus making critical theoretical and practical advancements in understanding and enhancing knowledge-sharing behaviours.

Growing concern about sustainability, which focuses on the triple bottom line, namely people, planet and profits, must integrate with local culture to ensure inclusive growth. Localized advertising themes adapted to suit a country’s culture borrow from that country’s culture. Global advertising themes, on the other side, influence and modify the existing culture of a nation. The present study looks at the potential of using traditional Indian sustainable themes to promote sustainability as a way of life, which can be used to craft advertising messages that contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

A content analysis of 395 advertisements displayed on Indian television during primetime has been done. Data have been analyzed using descriptive statistics.

The findings reveal that 4 SDGs (achieve gender equality, ensure affordable and clean energy, ensure good health and well-being and promote industry, innovation and infrastructure) out of a total of 17 SDGs find a place in 395 advertisements. They mostly appear for beauty and personal care products and automotive. Depictions of a frugal lifestyle, natural/green surroundings and women empowerment in advertisements “together” exemplify opportunities to use culture creatively in crafting advertising messages.

As the multinational companies embrace the trends towards globalization in advertising, they can also extend the traditional cultural values and lifestyle from a country like India, which tremendously and conspicuously contribute to sustainability to appeal “differently” to buyers. It would offer an opportunity to synergize the growth outcomes in a thoughtful manner.

This is an original piece of research, as no such study has already been conducted in India (to the best of researchers' knowledge).

This paper examines the evolving landscape of accounting and finance research on the Chinese capital market, building on a previous study published at Abacus in 2018.

By incorporating data from 1999 to 2023, our analysis offers a detailed examination of shifts in academic focus, methodological advancements and thematic expansions over the last quarter-century.

The study reveals a substantial increase in accounting and finance publications related to the Chinese capital market in both Tier 1 and Asia-Pacific journals. The dynamic growth of the Chinese capital market during this period reflects profound economic transformations, characterized by technological innovations, sustainability commitments and regulatory reforms.

We conclude that the globally important Chinese capital market has attracted increasing academic attention, significantly advancing the understanding of accounting and finance research in China’s capital market.

This study investigates the relationship between the hedonic pleasure of trying new food and emotional responses to insect-based bakery products.

A laboratory tasting was conducted with 131 Italian high school students in the province of Teramo (Italy). Participants completed a questionnaire to assess their general hedonic liking of new food and ranked the intensity of negative and positive emotions after tasting the food products.

The findings show that general hedonic liking of new food significantly influences both negative and positive emotions. In the case of negative emotions, individuals who declared to like trying new food were more likely to experience lower levels of disgust, fearful, worry and distrustful. Meanwhile, in the case of positive emotions, individuals who liked trying new food had a greater probability of feeling higher levels of calm, energy, enthusiasm and contentment. We further found that women were more likely to experience negative emotions (i.e. disgust, fearful and worry) to a higher extent than men.

The results add useful information about food and marketing research by showing which emotions should be encouraged or avoided in the case of consumers with different degrees of liking new food.

This study is the first to assess how hedonic liking impacts emotions in the case of an insect-based food.