David Moscoso-Sánchez, José María Nasarre-Sarmiento, Manuel Trujillo-Carmona, Manuel T. González-Fernández, Ana Luque-Gil, Víctor Sánchez-Sanz and Pablo Vidal-González
In this article, the authors analyse a complex social process affecting historic public paths in rural areas in southern Spain. Despite the fact that urban populations are…
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Purpose
In this article, the authors analyse a complex social process affecting historic public paths in rural areas in southern Spain. Despite the fact that urban populations are demanding the enhancement of this type of natural heritage for tourism, sports and recreational use, some parts of the network have been abandoned or usurped.
Design/methodology/approach
The study is multidisciplinary, comprising three interlinked studies. The cartographic study comprises an inventory of public paths in rural areas based on administrative sources. The legal study analyses local, regional and national regulations governing agricultural, environmental, heritage, sports and tourism uses of the infrastructure. The sociological study analyses social discourses on the uses of public paths, and identifies conflicts between farmers, landowners, environmentalists, sportspeople and tourists.
Findings
The preliminary results identified an important public paths network in Andalusia, approximately 160,000 km. The legal study found that there are laws regulating use, although local authorities do not monitor compliance or provide solutions to enhance management. The sociological study determined the attribution of environmental, cultural and economic value to public paths, but also the existence of conflicts between rural and urban populations.
Research limitations/implications
Given that this is ongoing research, only state of the art and some preliminary albeit sufficiently consistent results are presented.
Practical implications
The results could help to guide public policy and governance of public paths.
Social implications
Public paths promote rural development and a green/sustainable economy.
Originality/value
The research results and conclusions are original.
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José A. Chica, Inés Apraiz, Peru Elguezabal, Marc O. Rrips, Victor Sánchez and Borja Tellado
KUBIK is aimed to the development of new concepts, products and services to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The main characteristic of KUBIK is the capability to built…
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KUBIK is aimed to the development of new concepts, products and services to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The main characteristic of KUBIK is the capability to built realistic scenarios to analyse the energy efficiency obtained from the holistic interaction of the constructive solution for the envelope, the intelligent management of the climatisation and lighting systems and the supply from renewable energy sources.
The R&D infrastructure consists of a building able to provide up to 500 m2 distributed in an underground floor, a ground floor and up to two storeys; the main dimensions are 10,00 m. width x 10,00 m. length x 10,00 meter high (plus and underground floor 3,00 m. depth). The supply of energy is based on the combination of conventional and renewable energy (geothermic, solar and wind). In addition, the building is equipped with a monitoring and control system which provides the necessary information for the R&D activities.
KUBIK's main structure provides an experimental, adaptable and reconfigurable infrastructure to create the indoor environments to analyse and to allow the assembly of the constructive solutions for the envelope, floors and partitions which performance must to be assessed under realistic conditions.
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Ignacio Contin-Pilart, Martin Larraza-Kintana and Victor Martin-Sanchez
Drawing on institutional logics theory, this paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurs’ planning behavior in the first years of 212 Spanish new firms. Additionally…
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Purpose
Drawing on institutional logics theory, this paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurs’ planning behavior in the first years of 212 Spanish new firms. Additionally, this study identifies four different planning profiles: systematic planner, early planner, late planner and non-planner.
Design/methodology/approach
This study’s data structure is a (yearly) pooled cross-sectional time series. This paper investigates the determinants of planning behaviors among entrepreneurs, as well as the impact of that activity on new firm performance (i.e. employment growth).
Findings
The results confirm the relevance of institutional forces in explaining the involvement of founders of new firms upon planning activities. Institutional factors, in the form of public external support seem to explain early- and systematic-planner behavior while the influence of entrepreneurial family background does so with late-planner behavior.
Originality/value
The authors focus their attention on two key moments of a new venture’ life: the first year of operation and once the firm has overcome the four-year hurdle that is often used to distinguish new from established businesses. Four different patterns emerge: systematic planner (those who consistently plan over time), early planner (those who engage in planning activities in the early moments of the firm’s life but not later), late planner (those who do not plan at the beginning but end up conducting planning activities a few years later) and non-planner (those who never get involved in planning activities). This new division is an interesting additional feature of this study.
Objetivo
Utilizando la teoría de lógica institucional, el presente artículo analiza los factores determinantes del comportamiento planificador de los emprendedores durante los primeros años de operaciones, por lo que se refiere a sus negocios. A tal efecto, identificamos cuatro perfiles planificadores: sistemático, temprano, demorado y no-planificador.
Diseño/metodología/aproximación
A partir de una muestra de 201 emprendedores españoles se examinan los determinantes del comportamiento planificador y el efecto subsecuente en el desempeño de las empresas.
Resultados
Los resultados de este artículo ponen de relieve la importancia de las fuerzas institucionales, a la hora de explicar la involucración de éstos en cuanto a la planificación de actividades se refiere. Por un lado, factores institucionales en forma de apoyo público, tienden a explicar el comportamiento del planificador temprano y sistemático, mientras que la influencia del contexto familiar definiría el modo de actuar del planificador-demorado. Asimismo, en este artículo se analiza el impacto de los diferentes perfiles planificadores en el desempeño del crecimiento de empleo de las empresas.
Originalidad/valor
El presente artículo intenta examinar de manera inédita el comportamiento planificador de los emprendedores usando la teoría de lógica institucional. Además, los resultados sugieren que planificar aporta un efecto positivo en el desempeño de las iniciativas emprendedoras.
Objetivo
Tendo por base teórica as lógicas institucionais, este estudo analisa as estratégias de planeamento de empreendedores e seus determinantes nos primeiros anos de atividade. Adicionalmente, identificamos quatro perfis diferentes dependo do tipo de planeamento feito pelo empreendedor: planeador sistemático, planeador antecipado, planeador demorado, e não-planeador.
Design/metodologia/abordagem
Com base numa amostra de 201 empreendedores Espanhóis, examinamos os determinantes de comportamentos de planeamento dos empreendedores e os seus impactos no desempenho das empresas.
Resultados
Os resultados confirmam a relevância de forças institucionais na explicação do envolvimento de fundadores de novas empresas em atividades de planeamento. Fatores institucionais, sob a forma de apoio externo público, parecem explicar comportamentos de planeamento antecipado e sistemático, enquanto que a influência do contexto familiar do empreendedor tende a explicar planeamentos mais demorados. O estudo também analisa o impacto destes perfis de planeamento no desempenho das novas empresas (i.e., crescimento do emprego).
Originalidade/valor
O presente artigo tenciona examinar de uma forma inédita o comportamento de planeamento dos empreendedores com base na teoria da lógica institucional. Adicionalmente, os resultados sugerem que planear tem um efeito positivo no desempenho das iniciativas empreendedoras.
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- Entrepreneurship
- Institutions
- New ventures
- Venture growth
- Institutional logics
- Planning
- Emprendimiento
- Instituciones
- Nuevas empresas
- Crecimiento empresarial
- Lógicas institucionales
- Planificación
- Empreendedorismo
- Instituições
- Novas empresas
- Crescimento dos negócios
- Lógicas institucionais
- Planejamento de pesquisa
- L26
- M13
- O17
Longjun Liu, Qing Fan, Ruhong Liu, Guiqing Zhang, Wenhai Wan and Jing Long
This study aims to explore whether digital platform capabilities (integration and reconstruction) affect technological innovation through knowledge bases in the dimensions of…
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Purpose
This study aims to explore whether digital platform capabilities (integration and reconstruction) affect technological innovation through knowledge bases in the dimensions of breadth and depth and the moderating role of organisational routines updating.
Design/methodology/approach
Hierarchical regression, mediation effect test macro and bootstrap were conducted to empirically analyse two waves of longitudinal survey data from 179 Chinese technology firms.
Findings
Results confirmed that knowledge bases (breadth and depth) mediated the effect of digital platform capabilities (integration and reconstruction) on technological innovation and that updating of organisational routines moderated the relationship between knowledge bases and technological innovation.
Practical implications
These findings offer guidance to firms that aim to achieve technological innovation and advantages, highlighting the importance of digital platform capabilities, knowledge bases and organisational routines updating.
Originality/value
Advancing from existing digital strategies and firm innovation literature, the authors provide a new perspective (knowledge bases) to respond to the information technology (IT) paradox and understand the role of digital platform capabilities in improving technological innovation.
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Teresa Sanchez-Chaparro, Victor Gomez-Frias, Fernando Onrubia and Maria Jesus Sanchez-Naranjo
This study aims to explore the emerging trend of business-wide Sustainability Third-Party Labels (STPLs), exemplified by entities like B-Corp. These labels are awarded to…
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Purpose
This study aims to explore the emerging trend of business-wide Sustainability Third-Party Labels (STPLs), exemplified by entities like B-Corp. These labels are awarded to organizations committed to a distinctive approach to business, typically embracing the triple-bottom-line (TBL) framework, prioritizing not only financial performance but also social and environmental impact. The research investigates whether these labels enhance trust and influence perceptions of sustainability information quality among young consumers in Spain.
Design/methodology/approach
A factorial experiment has been conducted among a convenience sample of individuals belonging to the Z-generation (n = 126). The experiment involved randomly exposing the participants to different versions of an informational brochure from a fictional company in the agricultural sector (with and without label). Following the experiment, a focus group with 15 participants was conducted to assist in interpreting the results.
Findings
The results of this study suggest that the use of a nonsector specific label across various sectors with distinct sustainability challenges can lead to confusion among Z-generation consumers. Especially within sectors grappling with environmental concerns, such labels may be susceptible to being perceived as manifestations of greenwashing. Additionally, the study adds supporting evidence to the existing body of literature asserting gender differences in the interpretation of sustainability signals, including labels.
Originality/value
As far as this research is concerned, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research that studies the perception of Z-generation members regarding business-wide STPLs. Focusing on studying, the attitudes toward sustainability of younger generations and how they respond to signals like business-wide STPLs are relevant, as they not only possess the longevity to drive substantial change but are also more susceptible to behavioral shifts, thereby holding significant potential in shaping a sustainable future. The study combines both qualitative and quantitative perspective and provides critical insights, relevant to stakeholders within business-wide STPL ecosystems, emphasizing the need for strategic coherence and transparency in label implementation.
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Ignacio Sánchez Chiappe and Victor Angel Herrero
In recent years, the food industry has evolved dramatically showing Argentina's real capacity for food production. A survey on supply chain management was developed and data were…
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In recent years, the food industry has evolved dramatically showing Argentina's real capacity for food production. A survey on supply chain management was developed and data were collected from both suppliers and buyers at three levels of the supply chain. Statistical significance in difference of means for both groups is analyzed and drivers and trends emerging from those samples are shown.
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Víctor Calderón-Fajardo, Sebastian Molinillo, Rafael Anaya-Sánchez and Jano Jiménez-Barreto
This study aims to consolidate the fragmented knowledge on brand experience within marketing literature, evaluating its historical development, current state and prospective…
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Purpose
This study aims to consolidate the fragmented knowledge on brand experience within marketing literature, evaluating its historical development, current state and prospective future. It seeks to offer a comprehensive understanding of the construct’s academic and practical contributions over the years, identify key topics and propose a research agenda for the field.
Design/methodology/approach
Adopting a bibliometric analysis, the authors conduct a detailed examination of the literature on brand experience. Performance analysis and science mapping techniques are used to evaluate 774 articles related to brand experience published from 1981 to 2023 and indexed in the Scopus database.
Findings
The bibliometric analysis reveals a significant expansion in the body of knowledge surrounding brand experience, highlighting its evolution over the past four decades. Key thematic areas and the intellectual structure of brand experience research are identified, evidencing both the growth and the diversification of the field. The study synthesizes these insights into a coherent research agenda, pinpointing emerging areas ripe for future investigation.
Originality/value
By systematically synthesizing longitudinal contributions to brand experience and using a bibliometric approach for analysis, this study provides a novel perspective on the topic. It not only maps the historical trajectory and current landscape of brand experience research but also sets the direction for future scholarly endeavors, marking a unique contribution to both academic research and practical application in marketing.
Objetivo
Este estudio tiene como objetivo consolidar el conocimiento fragmentado sobre la experiencia de marca dentro de la literatura de marketing, evaluando su desarrollo histórico, estado actual y futuro prospectivo. Busca ofrecer una comprensión integral de las contribuciones académicas y prácticas del constructo a lo largo de los años, identificar temas clave y proponer una agenda de investigación para el campo.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque
Adoptando un análisis bibliométrico, los autores realizan un examen detallado de la literatura sobre Experiencia de Marca. Se emplean técnicas de análisis de rendimiento y mapeo científico para evaluar 774 artículos relacionados con la experiencia de marca publicados desde 1981 hasta 2023 e indexados en la base de datos de Scopus.
Resultados
El análisis bibliométrico revela una expansión significativa en el cuerpo de conocimiento sobre la experiencia de marca, destacando su evolución en las últimas cuatro décadas. Se identifican las áreas temáticas clave y la estructura intelectual de la investigación sobre la experiencia de marca, evidenciando tanto el crecimiento como la diversificación del campo. El estudio sintetiza estos conocimientos en una agenda de investigación coherente, señalando áreas emergentes con potencial para investigaciones futuras.
Originalidad/valor
Al sintetizar sistemáticamente las contribuciones longitudinales a la experiencia de marca y emplear un enfoque bibliométrico para el análisis, este estudio proporciona una perspectiva novedosa sobre el tema. No solo traza la trayectoria histórica y el panorama actual de la investigación sobre la experiencia de marca, sino que también establece la dirección para futuros esfuerzos académicos, marcando una contribución única tanto a la investigación académica como a la aplicación práctica en marketing.
目的
本研究旨在整合营销文献中有关品牌体验的零散知识, 评估其历史发展、当前状况及未来前景。研究试图提供对该构念的学术与实践贡献的全面理解, 识别关键主题, 并为该领域提出研究议程。
设计/方法/途径
本研究采用文献计量分析法, 对品牌体验相关文献进行了详细审查。通过绩效分析和科学知识图谱方法, 研究者分析了Scopus数据库中收录的1981年至2023年间发表的774篇品牌体验相关文献。
结果
文献计量分析揭示了品牌体验研究领域知识体系的显著扩展, 展示了该领域在过去四十年的发展演变。研究确定了品牌体验的核心主题领域和知识结构, 反映了该领域的增长与多元化。基于这些洞察, 研究提出了一个清晰的研究议程, 指出未来有待探索的新兴领域。
原创性
本研究通过系统整合品牌体验的纵向研究成果, 并运用文献计量方法进行分析, 为该主题提供了新颖的视角。研究不仅描绘了品牌体验研究的历史轨迹和当前概貌, 还为未来的学术探索指明了方向, 对学术研究和营销实践均作出独特贡献。
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