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The importance of servicescapes in Maldivian higher education: application of the stimuli-organism-response(SOR) framework
Purpose: This study aims to use the servicescape model of higher education environments to measure the students perceptions of the learning environment (classroom) and the effect this has on students learning ability. Design/methodology/approach: The present study follows the stimulus-organism-response paradigm framework. A self-administered and well-structured survey questionnaire is used to collect data. The snowball sampling technique is used to collect samples of 403 students belonging to Maldivian higher education institutions. Findings: Findings show that the physical appearances of these higher education institutions greatly influenced the pleasure dimension. Furthermore, pleasure is found to have a significant and positive relationship with the approach behaviour and engagement/involvement of the students. Originality/value: The main contribution of the study is that it successfully tests the Eduscape model adopted from the servicescape model, and thus helps to extend existing knowledge on the critical elements in the Maldivian higher education learning environments and students behaviour within them. The findings have implications for higher education institutions to improve their learning environments and better engage with their students. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
The importance of strategic agility and resilience in work-life balance
This chapter's objective is to analyze agility and resilience which are essential qualities of work-life balance. Similarly, both enable individuals to play the important role of both professional and personal responsibilities effectively. In this chapter, the author has mentioned the importance and the role of strategic agility which describes the ability to predict and respond quickly to changes and challenges in the work environment. Also, all these involve being acceptable, adaptable, flexible, and open to new ideas and approaches. In the work-life balance framework, strategic agility supports individuals to be proactive, positive, and efficient enough to manage their time and energy. It helps individuals prioritize their tasks, allocate resources properly, and enhance their understanding of where to invest their efforts. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The Indian Pulsar Timing Array data release 2: I. Dataset and timing analysis
The Indian Pulsar Timing Array (InPTA) employs unique features of the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (uGMRT) to monitor dozens of the International Pulsar Timing Array (IPTA) millisecond pulsars (MSPs), simultaneously in the 300500 MHz and the 12601460 MHz bands. This dual-band approach ensures that any frequency-dependent delays are accurately characterised, significantly improving the timing precision for pulsar observations, which is crucial for pulsar timing arrays. We present details of InPTAs second data release that involves 7 yr of data on 27 IPTA MSPs. This includes sub-banded times of arrival (ToAs), dispersion measures (DM), and initial timing ephemerides for our MSPs. A part of this dataset, originally released in InPTAs first data release, is being incorporated into IPTAs third data release, which is expected to detect and characterise nanohertz gravitational waves (GWs) in the coming years. The entire dataset is reprocessed in this second data release providing some of the highest precision DM estimates so far and interesting solar wind-related DM variations in some pulsars. This is likely to characterise the noise introduced by the dynamic inter-stellar ionised medium much better than the previous release thereby increasing sensitivity to any future GW search. The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Astronomical Society of Australia. -
The indian pulsar timing array data release 2: II. Customised single-pulsar noise analysis and noise budget
We present the results of customised single-pulsar noise analysis of 27 millisecond pulsars from the second data release of the Indian Pulsar Timing Array (InPTA-DR2). We model various stochastic noise sources present in the dataset using stationary Gaussian processes and estimate the noise budget of the InPTA-DR2 using Bayesian inference, involving model selection, Fourier harmonics selection, and parameter estimation for each pulsar. We check the efficacy of our noise characterisation by performing the Anderson-Darling test for Gaussianity on the noise-subtracted residuals. We find that all 11 pulsars with time baseline ? 2.5 yr show Gaussian residuals and do not have evidence for any red noise process in the optimal model, except for PSR J1944 + 0907, which shows presence of DM noise. PSRs J0437 - 4715, J1909 - 3744 and J1939 + 2134 show preference for the most complicated noise model, having achromatic and chromatic red noise processes. Only 4 out of 15 pulsars with time baseline ? 2.5 yr show significant non-Gaussianity in noise-subtracted residuals. We suspect that this may require more advanced methods to model noise processes properly. A comparative study of six pulsars with data removed near solar conjunctions showed deviations from the parameter estimates obtained with the original dataset, indicating potential bias in red noise processes due to unmodeled solar-wind effects. The results presented in this work remain broadly consistent with the InPTA-DR1 noise budget, with better constraints obtained on noise processes for several pulsars and support for achromatic red noise in PSR J1012 + 5307 due to the extended time baseline. 2026 The Author(s). -
The Industrial Revolution From Mechanisation (1.0) to Smart Automation (5.0)
The Industrial Revolution was a transformative event of unprecedented magnitude, profoundly altering many facets of society, including consumption patterns, social structures, cultural norms, and global arrangements. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a one Industrial Revolution, but rather a sequence of stages characterised by gradual advancements. We are currently on the verge of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, which is expected to have a greater impact than the cumulative effect of the preceding four revolutions. Industry 5.0 is the latest term gaining popularity in the business sector, with significant claims to fundamentally transform our lifestyle. Industry 5.0 is expected to drive more progress in the field of intelligent automation within the manufacturing sector. This chapter specifically examines the transition of industry sector from version 1.0 to version 5.0. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Payal Bansal, Rajeev Kumar, Ashwani Kumar and Daniel D. Dasig, Jr.; individual chapters, the contributors. -
The industry use cases for the Digital Twin idea
Digital Twin Technology has taken the place in top 10 strategic technology trends in 2017 termed by Gartner Inc. Digital Twin concept brings out the virtual depiction or the digital representation of the real world equipment, device or system whereas the real world and the virtual world gets the highest synchronization. The digital representation of the complete life cycle of a product from its design phase to the maintenance phase will give the prophetic analysis of the problems to the business. This greatest advantage of foreseeing problems in the development of a device will give early warnings, foil downtime, cultivate novel prospects and inventing enhanced devices or gadgets for the later use at the lesser expense by means of digital representations. Indeed, these will devise a larger influence on conveying superior consumer feeling also in the enterprise. The emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things and Big Data used in Industry 4.0 play a vital role in Digital Twin and they are mostly adopted in the world of manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things, and automobile business world. The penetration, wide coverage and the advancement of the Internet of Things in real-world have elevated the power of Digital Twins more economical and reachable for the world of various businesses. 1. Manufacturing: Digital Twin has brought out the change in the existing manner of the manufacturing segment. Digital Twins have a substantial influence on the design of products and their manufacturing and maintenance. Because of its influence the manufacturing more competent and augmented while dropping throughput times. 2. Industrial IoT: Integrating digital twin with industrial firms will facilitate the activities such as monitoring, tracking and controlling industrial systems in digital means. We can potentially experience the power of digital twin since it captures environmental data such as locality, settings of the devices, financial frameworks, etc., other than the operational data, which benefits in foreseeing the forthcoming operations and incongruities. 3. Healthcare: Since the healthcare sector demands higher accuracy in diagnosis and treatment, with the important data from IoT, digital twins can play a vital role by reducing the expense for the patient, precautionary alerts to avoid health deterioration and giving tailored health support system. This will be great support especially in developing countries like India. 4. Smart cities: Digital Twin coupled with IoT data can augment the efficient planning of the smart city and execution of its building by supplementing financial progress, effectual administration of resources, lessening of environmental impression and escalate the complete worth of a resident's life. The digital twin prototypical can aid city organizers and legislators in the smart city planning by retrieving the visions from numerous sensor networks and smart systems. The information received from the digital twins supports them in reaching well-versed choices concerning the future as well. 5. Automobile: Automobile industry can get voluminous benefits out of Digital Twins for producing the simulated framework of a coupled vehicle. It retrieves the behavioral and functional information of the vehicle and services in examining the inclusive performance efficiency of the vehicle as well as the features connected along with it. Digital Twin also supports in supplying a justly enhance support and service for the consumers. 6. Retail: Alluring client satisfaction is a fundamental factor in the merchandising world. Digital twin employment can play a key role in supplementing the retail customer experience by forming virtual twins for customers and modeling fashions for them on it. Digital Twins also supports enhanced planning of stock maintenance, safekeeping procedures, and human resource administration in an augmented means. 2020 Elsevier Inc. -
The Influence of Alloying Constituent Fe on Mechanical Properties of NiTi Based Shape Memory Alloys
The influences of Fe-addition on phase transformation behavior, mechanical properties and microstructure of Ti50Ni50-xFex alloys were investigated by means of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results indicate that, as a substitute for Ni, Fe added to TiNi alloys can dramatically decrease the martensite transformation temperature and R phase transformation and martensite transformation are accordingly separated. The results show that TiNiFe alloys exhibit two-step martensitic transformation. The start temperature of martensitic transformation increases sharply from 212 K to 267 K when 2% Fe is added in, and then decreases gradually if Fe content further increases. The hardness of TiNiFe ternary alloys before heat treatment is constant for up to 6% of the composition and suddenly increases for 9% composition and also it behaves same for heat treated specimens because of formation of equilibrium precipitates Ni3Ti formation. 2017 Elsevier Ltd. -
The Influence of Cartoons Soundscape Irrelevant Sound Effects on young children's Auditory Processing and Working memory skills
Background: Irrelevant sound or speech effect (ISE) affects an individual's serial recall task of visual and auditory presentations. Cartoon soundscape mimics irrelevant sound effect hypothesis. A constant and repeated exposure to cartoons in early childhood should influence children's auditory learning or recall performance. Purpose: To investigate the effects of cartoons' soundscape irrelevant sound effects on young children's auditory processing and working memory skills. Research Design: A cross-sectional study was used to observe the influence of the cartoon soundscape irrelevant sound effects on children. Study sample: Sixty young children with normal hearing in the age range 5-6years were exposed to cartoons (Indian plus Non-Indian) considered for the study. Data Collection and analysis: Pitch Pattern Test (PPT), Duration Pattern Test (DPT), and Corsi-Block working memory apparatus were applied to the participants exposed to cartoons. The data obtained were compared statistically in terms of the groups' performances. Results: There was a significant difference in PPT (p=.023) and DPT (p=.001) between the cartoon exposed and non-exposed groups. In contrast, there was no significant difference between the two groups in Corsi-Block working memory(p>0.05). Conclusion: Cartoon soundscape irrelevant sound or speech affects young children's auditory processing skills. The visual-spatial recall follows a different developmental pattern in young children without recoding to phonological aspects. It is predicted that our study findings might help determine the ill effects of cartoons on the auditory and language development process. 2022 American Academy of Audiology. All rights reserved. -
The Influence of Emotional Branding on Consumer Loyalty and Purchasing Decisions
Emotional branding has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to create deep connections with consumers, influencing both loyalty and purchasing decisions. This paper explores how brands leverage emotional branding strategies to build strong emotional bonds with their customers, resulting in increased brand loyalty and a higher likelihood of repeat purchases. The study examines the key components of emotional branding, including brand attachment, trust, and engagement, and how these factors contribute to consumer decision-making processes. Empirical data gathered from various industries support the conclusion that emotional branding is a crucial factor in driving long-term consumer loyalty and sustainable business success. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
The Influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) on Mergers and Acquisitions: Due Diligence and Integration
The article outlines the growing influence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) elements in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). ESG due diligence is now a vital part of evaluating the risks and opportunities linked to target companies during mergers and acquisition transactions. Companies can gain a deeper insight into risks, opportunities and long-term value creation by assessing their environmental impact, social responsibility and governance structures. The study incorporates ESG factors in the entire M&A process, focusing on the significance of early evaluation and ongoing monitoring after the merger. The study also outlines effective methods for ESG due diligence, acknowledges the challenges faced and explores the potential for future research in this developing area. The results highlight how strong ESG practices are essential for effective M&A deals and better financial results in todays corporate strategy. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
The influence of environmentally mindful marketing tactics on the perceptual framework and predispositions of generation Z shoppers in the Indian app
Green marketing decisively helps businesses distinguish themselves from their competition, strengthen their image, and obtain the attention of consumers who increasingly prefer environmentally conscious businesses. By elevating a business's reputation and image, green marketing creates an effect on how people consider a brand and enhances customer loyalty and retention. The "green generation, " or Generation Z, is well-known for its sustainable product preferences and ecological concerns. The study analysed how green marketing techniques relate to and affect Gen Z customers' purchasing habits in India's garment industry. The study targeted 300+ Gen Z consumers through an online cross-sectional survey to get information on their perceptions of green brands, green marketing tactics, purchase intentions, and buying patterns. This study found that green marketing tactics used by fashion firms have a favorable impact and the ability to affect various aspects of customer behavior. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The influence of leadership in building a learning organization /
The IUP Journal Of Organizational Behavior, Vol.15, Issue 1, pp.7-18, ISSN: 0972-687X. -
The Influence of Leadership on Organizational Resilience
Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping organizational resilience, influencing how a company responds to challenges and changes. Leaders set the tone for organizational culture, instilling values that promote adaptability, innovation, and collaboration. When leaders demonstrate a clear vision, they empower employees to embrace uncertainty and find solutions, fostering an environment where resilience thrives. Effective leaders communicate openly and inspire trust, which is essential for navigating crises. They create a supportive atmosphere that encourages risktaking and learning from failures. Additionally, leaders who prioritize professional development equip their workforce with the skills necessary to adapt to evolving market conditions. Strategic decision-making, anchored in a deep understanding of both internal and external environments, enhances resilience. Ultimately, the influence of leadership on organizational resilience is profound, as strong leaders cultivate a culture that not only withstands pressures but also flourishes in the face of challenges. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
The Influence of Marketing and Awareness Campaigns on Solar Energy Adoption: A Review of Strategies and Effectiveness
The shift to renewable energy sources is picking up pace globally, with solar energy being one of the most significant sustainable solutions. However, with technological advancements and declining costs, solar adoption has been inconsistent among various consumer segments. This review critically examines marketing strategies, awareness campaigns, financial incentives, and socioeconomic factors as drivers of solar energy adoption. The study classifies findings into four key dimensions, namely: consumer awareness, effectiveness of traditional compared to digital marketing, socioeconomic influences, and psychological and behavioural impacts on decision making. Results show that high consumer awareness leads to highly significant increases in adoption rates, while traditional marketing finds relevance in low-digital penetration, but digital marketing is more effective all along. Policies and incentives for economic support also have an immense impact on adoption rates among the lower classes because high-class education and urbanization affect adoption rates strongly. Behavioural factors including consumer trust in providers, environmental causes, installation ease, and social influence further influence consumer adoption readiness. Recommendations emerging from this study point towards awareness campaigns targeted at specific groups, availability of financial incentives, and customized marketing strategies aimed at actual consumption at a scale. This literature review has informed policymakers and marketers on how to tailor their marketing and promotion approach towards solar energy as a mass adoption solution. 2025, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved. -
The Influence of Mobile Commerce on Consumer Behavior: A FCM-RF-DNN Analysis
For m-commerce vendors, the difficulty is to decipher what factors impact customer actions in the ubiquitous mobile setting. In addition, companies are attempting to incorporate social media into their mobile approach in some way. This proposed approach to the findings of a qualitative exploratory study regarding the use of social media and smartphones within the framework of mobile commerce. Keep in mind the order of importance while doing data preprocessing, feature selection, and training the model. The usual steps in getting data ready for processing, such as cleaning it, identifying users and sessions, and finding episodes. The IS-DT suggested method's implementation technique is utilized in feature selection. Unified FCM-RF-DNN models need to be trained after features have been retrieved. Two state-of-the-art approaches, RF and DNN, are outperformed by the suggested approach. Following the implementation of the method, accuracy improved by 96.13%. 2024 IEEE. -
The Influence of Organizational Induction on Socialization of New Employees
Global Journal of Arts & Management, Vol-2 (4), pp. 163-166. ISSN-2249-264X -
The influence of social environment on children of a commercial sex worker
The case study aims to understand the influence of social environment on the course of life of children of a commercial sex worker. The participants of the study were two sons of a commercial sex worker who grew up in different environments. The older sibling who is 19 years of age (case 1) lives with his mother, whereas the younger sibling who is 17 years of age (case 2) lives in a hostel distant from everyday influence of a brothel. The study adopts multiple case study design and in-depth interviews were conducted to gather data. The obtained data were subjected to thematic analysis. Each case was analyzed individually, and then cross comparison of the themes derived was carried out. The themes derived on analyzing case 1 were social categorization, mercenary activity, substance aficionado, complacency in life, and compliance with life while the themes derived on analyzing case 2 were disgust toward commercial sex work, feeling of precariousness, antipathy toward home environment, irrational thoughts and anticipation of a better future. The only overlapping issue that emerged in both cases was being protective about their mother. It was concluded that environmental variance contributes to the difference in experience and perception of the situation and society. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry. All Rights Reserved. -
The influence of social media on investment decision-making: examining behavioral biases, risk perception, and mediation effects
The increasing use of social media platforms for investment-related information and advice has raised concerns about the impact of social media on investment choices. In this paper, we investigated the role of behavioral biases and risk perception in investment decisions. Specifically, this paper aims to explore the impact of social media on these factors and their influence on investment decisions. To achieve this aim, we investigated the existing works on the impact of social media on investment decisions, including its influence on behavioral biases and risk perception. We also collected data through an online survey from individual investors who use social media for investment-related information and advice. The survey measured their investment decisions, behavioral biases, risk perception, and the impact of social media on these factors. The valuable insights offered by this paper shed light on how social media affects the decisions made regarding investments and extend our understanding of the role of behavioral biases and risk perception in this context. Our results indicate that social media has a significant impact on the investment-related behaviors and perceptions of individual investors. Specifically, social media can exacerbate the effects of behavioral biases, such as herding and overconfidence bias, and influence risk perception. Moreover, the paper highlights the significance of managing social media use to make rational investment decisions. The paper's results can help individual investors make more informed investment decisions by understanding the impact of social media on their investment-related behaviors and perceptions. Moreover, the paper provides useful information to policymakers and financial regulators to develop guidelines for the responsible use of social media in the investment industry. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to The Society for Reliability Engineering, Quality and Operations Management (SREQOM), India and The Division of Operation and Maintenance, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden 2023. -
THE INFLUENCE OF STEM ATTITUDE, 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGY USE ON STUDENT OUTCOMES: A MEDIATION MODEL ANALYSIS
Aim/Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between students attitudes toward STEM subjects, 21st-century skills, and technology use, and how these factors influence STEM career interest and subjective well-being among adolescents in the 21st-century classroom. Background While positive attitudes, skill acquisition, and digital learning have been individually studied, their combined effect on students career aspirations and subjective well-being remains underexplored. Addressing this gap can show how these factors work together to support adolescent development. Methodology This study was grounded in established theories of learning and motivation. It employed a statistical method, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), to test a conceptual model. Data were collected from 1,302 students (grade levels VIII-XII) across 30 schools in Kerala, India. Also analysed were the mediating effects of mathematics and science engagement, teacher efficacy, and teacher leadership. Contribution This research offers a combined model that reveals how students attitudes, skills, technology use, and classroom teaching practices are connected. These factors are shown to influence both career motivation and well-being. Together, the findings provide a broader and clearer picture of modern education. Findings Students with positive attitudes toward STEM showed more engagement in learning. Effective and supportive teachers also influenced them. This influence shaped their career interest. Their well-being was improved indirectly through this engagement and career motivation, but their direct impact on well-being was limited. The model demonstrated good fit indices, supporting its structural validity. By addressing the gap in integrative models that link learner attitudes, competencies, technology use, and instructional mediators to both career and well-being outcomes, this study contributes a holistic framework for understanding adolescent development in modern classrooms. Recommendations Teachers should focus on fostering STEM-positive attitudes. They can enhance for Practitioners engagement through inquiry-based methods. They should also integrate 21st-century skills into everyday classroom activities. Teacher professional development should include leadership training and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Purposeful and regulated technology integration should be prioritized to avoid negative impacts on student focus and well-being. Recommendations Future research should explore the longitudinal effects of these variables across for Researchers diverse educational contexts and age groups. Alternative indicators of academic success beyond grades should be considered. These indicators could examine how digital and thinking skills apply across different subjects. Impact on Society By identifying pathways to both academic and emotional development, the study supports policy and curriculum reforms. These reforms aimed at preparing future-ready learners capable of contributing to innovation-driven economies while maintaining adaptability. Future Research Investigations should extend to virtual or immersive environments, examine differential impacts across demographic groups, and develop standardised tools for measuring digital literacy and well-being in diverse settings. (2025), (Informing Science Institute). All rights reserved. -
The influence of sustainability risk management on supply chain sustainability and profitability of medical technology firms
The primary objective of this study is to determine how sustainability spending can help build sustainable supply chains. This study also assesses the sustainability of five firms with respect to four dimensions; profitability, sustainability spending, risk rating, and sustainability risk management. Data was collected through unstructured interviews with biotechnology and medical technology industry personnel. Key sustainability risk factors that created a ripple effect along the supply chain were identified. The supply chain surplus and risk management strategies were evaluated. Technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) was used to rank the firms on their sustainability and risk management practices. The critical sustainability risks identified are inventory management, logistics/ transportation, waste management, energy consumption, supplier sustainability, material handling, and plant or facility management. Findings reveal that firms investing in sustainability risk management face better prospects of developing supply chain sustainability and profitability. Copyright 2025 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.