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Publication date: 31 August 2020

Zulkaif Ahmed Saqib, Qingyu Zhang, Jin Ou, Khubaib Ahmad Saqib, Salman Majeed and Amar Razzaq

This study aims to determine the current state of implementation and effectiveness of education for sustainable development (ESD) in Pakistani higher education institutions (HEIs…

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Purpose

This study aims to determine the current state of implementation and effectiveness of education for sustainable development (ESD) in Pakistani higher education institutions (HEIs) using students’ and teachers’ perceptions of sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach

A survey on teachers and students was conducted in public and private universities in Punjab, Pakistan. Data from 1,915 students and 120 teachers were collected through semi-structured questionnaires implemented during face-to-face interviews. Students were asked to rank social, environmental and economic indicators of sustainability consciousness (SC) on a five-point Likert scale. Structural equation model and regression model are used to analyze the data. The perceptions of students and teachers were assessed from their knowledge of sustainability.

Findings

The occurrence of ESD in Pakistani HEIs is low and teachers have inadequate knowledge of sustainability. The holistic approach to ESD has a more pronounced effect on students’ SC as compared to the pluralistic approach to ESD. Also, there is a correlation between the students’ grades/class and the effectiveness of ESD. There is a need to pay more attention to implement ESD for undergraduate students in Pakistani HEIs.

Originality/value

The study stands out for using cross-sectional data from public and private universities of Pakistan. Furthermore, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study in Pakistan which attempts to investigate the effectiveness of ESD in terms of students’ SC.

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International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, vol. 21 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1467-6370

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Publication date: 7 February 2025

Zulkaif Ahmed Saqib, Muhammad Ikram and Luo Qin

This research aims to explore how policymakers manage the information and communication of green behavior on social platforms to support their growth in corporate social…

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Purpose

This research aims to explore how policymakers manage the information and communication of green behavior on social platforms to support their growth in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Social platforms play a strategic and interactive role through electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), which brings unprecedented green purchase opportunities.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on stakeholder theory, a conceptual framework is designed to investigate the influence of green behavior interactions (GBIs) on CSR under the mediating effects of eWOM subfactors (eWC = eWOM communication, eWIA = eWOM information adoption and eWSC = eWOM source credibility). Data from 414 regular stakeholders of logistics firms were analyzed via structural equation modeling.

Findings

The results reveal positive influences of the GBI on eWC, eWIA, eWSC and CSR, with path coefficients of 0.329, 0.713, 0.809 and 0.316, respectively. The mediating effects of eWC and eWSC from the GBI to CSR were discovered with path coefficients of 0.105 and 0.226, respectively. Coincidentally, the mediating role of eWIA was positive but not supported. The outcomes of this study indicate that the administration of GBI and eWOM from a green purchase perspective is essential for a firm. The CSR practices of green logistics firms can be successfully supported by the administration of the GBI and eWOM indicators.

Originality/value

This study develops a novel multidimensional framework that illustrates the impact of eWOM on reducing information asymmetry, enhancing credibility, supporting informed decision-making and improving green consumer behavior. By amplifying positive reviews, increasing engagement and establishing a feedback loop, this framework aims to provide comprehensive insights into the efficacy of eWOM for firms’ products and services.

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International Journal of Ethics and Systems, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2514-9369

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Publication date: 11 March 2021

Zulkaif Ahmed Saqib and Qingyu Zhang

Sustainability failures have increased the pressure for manufacturing firms to come up with innovative solutions to resolve the sustainable matters. Drawing on the resource-based…

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Purpose

Sustainability failures have increased the pressure for manufacturing firms to come up with innovative solutions to resolve the sustainable matters. Drawing on the resource-based theory, the purpose of this study is to examine how supply chain visibility moderates the effects of sustainable practices on sustainable performance.

Design/methodology/approach

The data employed in the current work were collected from 355 small and medium manufacturing firms in Pakistan using a structured questionnaire. The structural equation modelling was applied to the collected data with AMOSS-23 and SPSS-25 package

Findings

The results show that sustainable practices (for manufacturing, procurement and distribution) significantly influence the firm's sustainability performance, and this relationship is moderated by supply chain visibility.

Originality/value

Sustainable practices are necessary for small and medium enterprises to achieve sustainable performance, but the previously under-explored moderating effect of supply chain visibility generally indicates that sharing information for learning, sensing and co-ordinating activities plays an intensifying effect.

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Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, vol. 32 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-038X

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