Michael Kaku Minlah, Xibao Zhang, Philipine Nelly Ganyoh and Ayesha Bibi
This study investigates the existence of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) for deforestation for Ghana over the 1962–2018 the time period.
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Purpose
This study investigates the existence of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) for deforestation for Ghana over the 1962–2018 the time period.
Design/methodology/approach
The study employs a time-varying approach, the bootstrap rolling window Granger causality test to achieve its set objectives.
Findings
The results from our study reveals an inverted “N” shape EKC for deforestation, implying that deforestation will initially decrease with increases in economic growth up to a certain income threshold and increases with further increases in economic growth beyond this income threshold up to a higher income threshold and then decrease with further increases in economic beyond the higher income threshold.
Practical implications
The results from the study project show that over time economic growth can serve as a natural panacea to cure and mitigate the ills of deforestation that have plagued Ghana's forests over the years.
Social implications
The results further highlight the important role of strong institutions in fighting the deforestation menace.
Originality/value
The originality of this study lies in its methodology which allows for feedback from deforestation to the economy. This is in contrast to earlier studies on the EKC for deforestation which allowed causality only from deforestation to the economy.
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Saima Bibi, Ayesha Nousheen and Aishah Siddiquah
This study aims to investigate the effect of environmental education (EE) on preservice teachers’ pro-environmental behavior.
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Purpose
This study aims to investigate the effect of environmental education (EE) on preservice teachers’ pro-environmental behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
A sequential mixed-method approach using both qualitative and quantitative research designs was adopted. The data were gathered from 42 preservice teachers enrolled in the MA Education program studying a subject, namely, EE. The pre- and post-experimental research design was used to carry out this study.
Findings
The findings of qualitative and quantitative data shows that EE has positive and significant effects on students–teachers’ pro-environmental behavior. A change in preservice teachers’ pro-environmental behavior was found after studying a course on EE. The study findings suggest the importance of standalone courses on EE and student-centered activities for developing students’ behavior toward the environment.
Research limitations/implications
By emphasizing the importance of EE and integrating it into their curriculum or programs, educational institutions can foster a more sustainable future while enhancing their reputation as socially responsible entities. Furthermore, they can develop sustainability-focused policies and practices that positively impact both the environment and the community.
Practical implications
Educators and learning practitioners can also use the findings of this research to design and implement effective EE programs that can develop students’ pro-environmental behavior. They can create learning environments that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration among students, thereby developing their ability to address environmental issues. Overall, this research highlights the importance of EE in shaping the behavior of future teachers and leaders.
Originality/value
This study expends the discussion on the effectiveness of EE on preservice teachers’ pro-environmental behavior for a sustainable future.
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Ayesha Zahid and Shazia Nauman
Building on the conservation of resources theory, this research explored the processes underlying the association between perceived workplace incivility and deviant behaviors…
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Purpose
Building on the conservation of resources theory, this research explored the processes underlying the association between perceived workplace incivility and deviant behaviors. Specifically, we tested a mediating mechanism, an interpersonal conflict that has received less consideration in the workplace incivility literature. The authors also tested the organizational climate (i.e. a resource) as a moderator in the perceived workplace incivility–employees’ deviant work behavior relationship.
Design/methodology/approach
Time-lagged research design was followed to explain the relationship of variables. Survey data were collected at time 1 and time 2 from 220 service sector working professionals to test the proposed model.
Findings
The findings suggest that intrapersonal conflict partially mediates the workplace incivility–deviant work behavior relationship. Further, the authors found that the harmful effects of workplace incivility on employees’ deviant work behavior attenuate in the presence of organizational climate as a resource. The results shed light on the beneficial consequences of organizational climate on employees’ work behavior by attenuating workplace incivility and mitigating their deviant work behaviors.
Originality/value
Overall, the study contributed to understanding the mediating role of interpersonal conflict and the moderating role of organizational climate in explaining the workplace incivility–deviant work behavior relationship.
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This article aims to explore the concept of green campus (GC) being implemented in Pakistan’s universities in order to attain green intellectual capital (GIC).
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Purpose
This article aims to explore the concept of green campus (GC) being implemented in Pakistan’s universities in order to attain green intellectual capital (GIC).
Design/methodology/approach
Primary data were collected from the 20 public sector universities in the Punjab province, Pakistan. Data analysis was conducted by using SPSS and MPLUS software.
Findings
Results confirm that green practices help universities to attain GIC. Further, the results also confirm the mediating role of green knowledge sharing (GKS) and green innovation (GI).
Research limitations/implications
The data were gathered from public sector universities in Pakistan. Hence, the findings of the present study may not be generalized to the private universities, other sectors or countries.
Practical implications
This study provides insights regarding the implementation of GC paradigm from technological perspective. This can enhance the information exchange among sustainability practitioners in order to introduce innovative solutions for addressing sustainability challenges.
Social implications
This study has developed a transdisciplinary policy framework that provides guidelines for higher education institutions in Pakistan to attain GI and IC.
Originality/value
The originality lies in framing GC as a generator of GIC while also establishing a strong link between IC, economy and the environment by demonstrating how environmental sustainability initiatives influence economic gains through enhanced reputation, cost reduction and stakeholder engagement. This study has developed a theoretical framework based on resource-based theory, which supports the notion that GCs will lead to GIC by developing GKS and GI.
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Umar Farooq Sahibzada and Ayesha Mumtaz
Constructed upon knowledge-based view theory, this study investigates the influence of internal marketing (IM) on knowledge management (KM) processes in higher educational…
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Purpose
Constructed upon knowledge-based view theory, this study investigates the influence of internal marketing (IM) on knowledge management (KM) processes in higher educational institutes (HEIs) in China and Pakistan. The study investigates the direct link between KM processes and organizational performance and indirect links via knowledge workers' productivity (KWP).
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from HEIs in China and Pakistan, and 784 survey responses were reported from academic and administrative staff (HEIs).
Findings
The result revealed that IM has a significant impact on KM processes, and KM processes impact organizational performance via the partial mediating effect of KWP in China, Pakistan and the overall sample. The multi-group analysis confirmed the substantial differential effect of KM processes on KWP in culturally different HEIs.
Originality/value
A lack of research establishes the inter-relationship between KM enabler (IM), KM processes, KWP and organizational performance in culturally diverse environments. This is one of the initial studies that examine the relationship between IM, KM processes, KWP and organizational performance in HEIs. Furthermore, this study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by conducting an in-depth empirical examination of IM, KM processes, KWP and OP in culturally diverse environments (i.e. China and Pakistan).
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This research examines the influence of internal marketing (IM) on knowledge management (KM) processes by using knowledge workers' productivity (KWP) as a mediator between knowledge management (KM) and organizational performance.
Through the partly mediating effect of KWP, it was discovered that IM considerably influenced knowledge management processes and organizational performance in China, Pakistan and throughout the sample.
The multi-group analysis indicates that KMPs have a statistically significant influence on KWP.
This research examines the influence of internal marketing (IM) on knowledge management (KM) processes by using knowledge workers' productivity (KWP) as a mediator between knowledge management (KM) and organizational performance.
Through the partly mediating effect of KWP, it was discovered that IM considerably influenced knowledge management processes and organizational performance in China, Pakistan and throughout the sample.
The multi-group analysis indicates that KMPs have a statistically significant influence on KWP.
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Ayesha Afzal, Nawazish Mirza and Saba Firdousi
Market discipline is an important part of financial regulation, under Basel II and III. This paper aims to provide evidence on market discipline in Pakistan. Specifically, the…
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Purpose
Market discipline is an important part of financial regulation, under Basel II and III. This paper aims to provide evidence on market discipline in Pakistan. Specifically, the authors have analyzed the impact of CAMEL variables on costs of funds and deposit switching.
Design/methodology/approach
This study has used panel data related to different banking and macroeconomic variables. The sample period is 2004–2017 so it has covered the changing regulations that became binding for banks under Basel II and III. Quarterly data has been collected from the financial disclosure of publicly listed banks. The total number of banks in the sample is 26. Among these, 24 are publicly listed. Foreign banks have not been included because their activities in Pakistan are quite limited.
Findings
It has been found that efficiency, liquidity, asset quality and capital adequacy are negatively related to costs of funds for banks. Capital adequacy, liquidity and profitability are negatively related to deposit switching.
Research limitations/implications
These results indicate the presence of market discipline and have generated valuable implications for bank managers and regulators.
Originality/value
In this study, the case of Pakistan is interesting. The country has experienced financial liberalization that sought to avoid government intervention and encourage a more “market-based” approach. This change in the system was made more pronounced by the privatization of nationalized banks, improvement in the market structure, reduction in barriers to entry and consolidation of smaller banks. As a result, the banking system has emerged as an important source of financing and it provides us motivation to look deeper into depositor discipline in banking sector.