Savita Rani, Rakhi Singh, Rachna Sehrawat, Barjinder Pal Kaur and Ashutosh Upadhyay
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a rich source of nutrients as compared to the major cultivated cereal crops. However, major factors which limit its utilization are the…
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Purpose
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a rich source of nutrients as compared to the major cultivated cereal crops. However, major factors which limit its utilization are the presence of anti-nutritional factors (phytate, tannins and polyphenols) which lower availability of minerals and poor keeping quality because of higher lipase activity. Therefore, this paper aims to focus on the impact of different processing methods on the nutrient composition and anti-nutritional components of pearl millet.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a literature review study from 1983 to 2017, focusing on studies related to pearl millet processing and their effectiveness in the enrichment of nutritional value through reduction of anti-nutritional compounds.
Findings
From the literature reviewed, pearl millet processing through various methods including milling, malting, fermentation, blanching and acid as well as heat treatments were found to be effective in achieving the higher mineral digestibility, retardation of off flavor, bitterness as well as rancidity problems found during storage of flour.
Originality/value
Through this review paper, possible processing methods and their impact on the nutrient and anti-nutrient profile of pearl millet are discussed after detailed studied of literature from journal articles and thesis.
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Rakhi Singh and Priyanka Sihag
This study evaluated the bundled impact of high performance work practices (HPWPs) on Generation Y (Gen Y) employee engagement (EE) while considering empowering leadership (EL) as…
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Purpose
This study evaluated the bundled impact of high performance work practices (HPWPs) on Generation Y (Gen Y) employee engagement (EE) while considering empowering leadership (EL) as a mediator.
Design/methodology/approach
The data for the study are received from 404 Gen Y frontline service employees from three to five star Indian hotels and examined using structural equation modeling.
Findings
Gen Y employees' perception of HPWPs directly explains their engagement, and EL partially mediates the link between HPWPs and Gen Y EE.
Research limitations/implications
This study suggests managers to gain from implementing HPWPs and their impact on Gen Y engagement to boost their organizational performance.
Practical implications
This study suggests managers to gain from implementing HPWPs and their impact on Gen Y EE to boost their employee and hotel's performance.
Originality/value
The present research is one of the few attempts to study how HPWPs can engage the Gen Y cohort in the workplace, especially in developing countries (i.e. India).
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Devendra Pratap, Kumaresh Halder, Rakhi Singh, Ankur Ojha, Thangalakshmi S. and Savita Rani
Although milk is considered a vital source of nutrition for the livelihood, as the beginning of civilization, its antioxidant potential is required to be improved. This paper aims…
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Although milk is considered a vital source of nutrition for the livelihood, as the beginning of civilization, its antioxidant potential is required to be improved. This paper aims to increase antioxidant activities in milk and soy milk (Glycine max L.) has been found as a good compatible source. Hence, the present work was planned to investigate the impact of blending of different proportions of soy milk with standardized milk (i.e. 50 per cent soy milk with 50 per cent standardized milk, 60 per cent soy milk with 40 per cent standardized milk, 70 per cent soy milk with 30 per cent standardized milk and 100 per cent standardized milk as control sample) on antioxidant properties and sensory attributes of the blends.
Design/methodology/approach
Antioxidant properties of the blends were determined in terms of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, ferric reducing antioxidant power and total phenol content. Sensory evaluation was carried out using a nine-point hedonic scale based on four selected quality attributes (i.e. smell, taste, color and appearance and mouthfeel) and ranked for their quality traits by fuzzy modeling.
Findings
A blend containing 70 per cent soy milk with 30 per cent standardized milk showed the highest antioxidant activities as compared to control milk sample (p <0.05). Blend of 50 per cent soy milk with 50 per cent standardized milk was found most acceptable on the basis of sensory analysis and its antioxidant activities were also appreciable as compared to control milk sample (p <0.05). Smell, taste, color and appearance and mouthfeel influenced the acceptability of formulated milk samples in decreasing order of significance (p <0.05).
Originality/value
The present attempt has been made to formulate liquid milk by mixing standardized milk and soy milk, in which enhancement in the antioxidant activities of standardized milk and masking of off-flavor of soy milk is done. It is not done before and it may improve the nutritional and commercial value of the milk. Further, fuzzy modeling used for choosing appropriate blend in terms of sensory scores is also found as a novel approach.
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Rakhi Singh, Priyanka Sihag and Aastha Dhoopar
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unseen crisis lately, which has put organizational leadership and employee engagement (EE) to test. Resilient leadership (RL…
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Purpose
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unseen crisis lately, which has put organizational leadership and employee engagement (EE) to test. Resilient leadership (RL) helps an organization survive and keep employees engaged in the risky environment. Similarly, psychological capital (PsyCap) is known to exert an influence on EE, but PsyCap and EE have not been investigated together during the period of crisis. To address this gap, the present study aims to outline the importance of RL and PsyCap to keep the employees engaged in the information technology (IT) industry.
Design/methodology/approach
In total, 265 samples of IT professionals were collected by using an online survey questionnaire pan India. The collected data was analyzed using regression analysis, structural equation modeling along with bootstrapping technique for mediation analysis and model fit indices analysis.
Findings
The results of the analysis confirm the positive impact of RL on EE and the partial mediation impact of PsyCap on the RL–EE relationship, and the findings exhibit that employees with a higher level of PsyCap contribute favorably to EE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originality/value
This study aims to assist IT practitioners in effectively incorporating RL to plan mitigation strategies. EE is an outcome of enhanced PsyCap of employees. To develop necessary skills and coping mechanisms to combat disruptions of such massive outbreaks, RL and PsyCap are crucial.
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George Lodorfos, Ioannis Kostopoulos, Anastasia Konstantopoulou and Moade Shubita
Pradeep K. Jha, Suvadip Ghorai, Rakhi Jha and Surya Prakash Singh
The main aim of this paper is to investigate key challenges that hinder sustainable and resilient green supply chain (GSC) building in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs…
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Purpose
The main aim of this paper is to investigate key challenges that hinder sustainable and resilient green supply chain (GSC) building in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with respect to how they interact after the COVID era.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a questionnaire, policymakers and industry managers from SMEs identify the main obstacles that will affect their resilience. These issues are then discussed with 50 experienced professionals from the top management field and further divided into sustainability and gresilience challenges. The Grey-DEMATEL (Grey sets and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) has been employed to assess the significance of challenges to SMEs' development of green resilience. Overall, the paper aims to build up a novel decision-making technology for the interconnectedness of green and resilience in the post-pandemic supply chain world.
Findings
The 12 sustainability and gresilience challenges highlighted by experts in the sector were analyzed. Insufficient government assistance and the handling of resources are the most significant challenges to developing a sustainable and gresilient value chain system, according to the study. The study highlights supply chain restructuring, waste reduction management, shortages of skilled manpower and insufficient knowledge of digitalization as key challenges for SMEs to prioritize.
Practical implications
The outcomes of this research are crucial for SMEs building resilient supply networks through the green concept. Policymakers may utilize the data to pinpoint shortcomings in the supply chain for tactical as well as strategic development and improvement.
Originality/value
When it comes to building green resilience and sustainability in an unpredictable business climate, the outcomes of this research will be significant for SMEs.
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Megha Ojha, Rakhi Raturi and Saslina Binti Kamaruddin
India's privatisation era is always praised for its capacity to create opportunities and more effective business models to support growth. By excluding the weaker, less skilled…
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India's privatisation era is always praised for its capacity to create opportunities and more effective business models to support growth. By excluding the weaker, less skilled and more vulnerable groups in society, private enterprises may also be more likely to exacerbate economic imbalances and inequality, according to the current study. Recent data show that inequality in India has significantly increased in a variety of ways. Additionally, it has been asserted that the private sector makes the wealth gaps worse. In a similar vein, most people would only have limited access to a premium knowledge base or service. This is a worry since the government began disinvesting by selling public sector firms to the private sector, which resulted in a progressive decline in State ownership and control over resources. Privatisation results in the State's loss of control over decision-making and price setting. This may increase the likelihood that expensive, high-quality items and services will be. This study makes an effort to offer solid proof of how the private sector contributes to the country's unequal wealth distribution and low levels of knowledge exchange. This study will also explore if the Indian government can reduce income inequality and poverty rates by enacting sound policies that apply to both the public and private sectors. The results would encourage changes in policy aimed at reducing economic inequality in India and advancing welfare.
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Purpose: In this chapter, we have theoretically investigated the role of artificial intelligence (AI) supported chatbots and virtual assistants in reshape the decision support…
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Purpose: In this chapter, we have theoretically investigated the role of artificial intelligence (AI) supported chatbots and virtual assistants in reshape the decision support systems in insurance industry.
Methodology: For this purpose, we adopted a theoretical approach to investigate the bounded rationality theory, technology acceptance model, and sociotechnical systems theory, and draw insights to comprehend the intersection between AI and insurance ecosystem. These theoretical insights were used to develop a “AI-nudge framework for insurance decision support” that explains the role of AI for nudging the users toward insurance-related informed decision-making.
Findings: It was found that through the user interaction, conversations, sociotechnical system dynamics technology acceptance drivers, the AI can nudge the user toward the use of insurance support systems such as chatbots for informed decision-making. Thus, AI must be integrated to the user interfaces for personalized decision support, ethical considerations, and continuous learning mechanisms. We outlined the future trends and presented the directions for future research in the context of AI-enabled chatbots and virtual assistants for insurance decision support.
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Gurinder Singh, Pooja Tiwari and Vikas Garg
Introduction: In previous years, we can witness an upsurge in the usage of different digital tools by the different corporates worldwide. Instead, it can be witnessed during the…
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Introduction: In previous years, we can witness an upsurge in the usage of different digital tools by the different corporates worldwide. Instead, it can be witnessed during the time of Covid-19, where most of this affects the various human resource management (HRM) practices. It became essential for the industries worldwide to shift through digitalisation and so for HRM functions.
Purpose: Understanding the present situation of extensive usage of different digital tools, this chapter aims to discover and comprehend how successful the various organisations were in digitalisation and explain its outcomes. The main objective of this chapter is to explore the various factors influencing the success of digitalisation in human resources (HR) and measure its outcomes. To fulfil this aim, authors have focused on exploring the literature on a similar concept in the last decade (2011–2021).
Methodology: To conduct the study, the authors have approached a systematic study of bibliographic search with a motive to achieve the available works about HRM digitalisation. The list of different resources was primarily created using Google Scholar’s information. The acquired resources were then analysed and, based on certain pre-defined criteria, filtered.
Findings: The result of this study indicated that most of the previous studies focused on digitalisation outcomes, but very few studies have explored the dimension of understanding the success of digitalisation. Authors have categorised the factors among technological, organisational, and people factors. So further to understand these in-depth outcomes, both positive and negative outcomes have been understood.
Implications: Lastly, the authors have also tried to explore the suitable settings required for HRM digitalisation by studying empirical articles. This chapter will provide the overall view of the crucial factors for successful digitalisation in the domain of HRM and evaluate the outcomes. The study’s findings can be further utilised to conduct an in-depth study of the phenomenon and explore how the organisation can manage these factors during the implementation of HR digitalisation.