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Role of Circular Economy Principles in Enhancing Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Global warming alerts the ecological system and functions of every element in the business world. Supply chain management is one process where sustainability principles are implemented robustly. This study is an attempt to integrate the circular economy principles in enhancing sustainable supply chain management; it has four objectives to focus on the adoption of circular economy principles, the respective barriers, stakeholders engagement level, and finally, the outcome of sustainable practices such as environmental, economic, and social implications. The study is descriptive research, adopting a purposive sampling technique to include the selected group of respondents with a sample size of 250, those who are already processing in the supply chain management activities across the industries located in Chennai. Structural Equation Modeling was used to build the measurement model to establish the connectivity between the circular economy adoption, stakeholders engagement and sustainable supply chain management outcomes. The hypothesis was established, and the same was proved through confirmatory factor analysis and standardized model fit. Hence, it was concluded that the circular economy principles and their adoption barriers significantly influence stakeholders engagement and the determination of sustainable supply chain management outcomes. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. -
Role of Constructivism Developing Metacognitive Abilities Among Secondary School Students
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Role of corporate innovation and uncertainty in determining corporate investment of the firm: does financial constraint, executive risk preference and firm risk-taking ability play any role
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the relationship between corporate innovation and the firms corporate investment. Further, the authors begin with the assertion that the relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment is impacted by significantly a) uncertain periods, b) financial constraint, c) executives risk preference and d) firm risk-taking ability. Design/methodology/approach: This study has considered non-financial listed companies (774 firms) for the period spanning from 20102022. The authors use a fixed effect regression model within a panel data framework to examine the relationship between corporate innovation and investment. For robustness, the authors use system generalised methods of moments to investigate the relationship between corporate investment and corporate innovation across all the samples. Findings: This study finds a positive relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment, which means when the firm tries to make some innovation, it will increase its expenditure on fixed assets. However, the positive relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment reduces with uncertainty. Additionally, financial constraint plays a significant role in determining this relationship. Executives and firms with high risk-taking ability tend to be more inclined to make investments. Originality/value: The study is unique because it determines the impact of corporate innovation on corporate investment. The current literature is focused on corporate innovation and uncertainties. However, no light has been shed on the relationship between corporate innovation and investment. At the same time, the authors have introduced three more variables which play a significant role in determining the corporate innovation-investment relationship. , Emerald Publishing Limited. -
Role of corporate innovation and uncertainty in determining corporate investment of the firm: does financial constraint, executive risk preference and firm risk-taking ability play any role
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the relationship between corporate innovation and the firms corporate investment. Further, the authors begin with the assertion that the relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment is impacted by significantly a) uncertain periods, b) financial constraint, c) executives risk preference and d) firm risk-taking ability. Design/methodology/approach: This study has considered non-financial listed companies (774 firms) for the period spanning from 20102022. The authors use a fixed effect regression model within a panel data framework to examine the relationship between corporate innovation and investment. For robustness, the authors use system generalised methods of moments to investigate the relationship between corporate investment and corporate innovation across all the samples. Findings: This study finds a positive relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment, which means when the firm tries to make some innovation, it will increase its expenditure on fixed assets. However, the positive relationship between corporate innovation and corporate investment reduces with uncertainty. Additionally, financial constraint plays a significant role in determining this relationship. Executives and firms with high risk-taking ability tend to be more inclined to make investments. Originality/value: The study is unique because it determines the impact of corporate innovation on corporate investment. The current literature is focused on corporate innovation and uncertainties. However, no light has been shed on the relationship between corporate innovation and investment. At the same time, the authors have introduced three more variables which play a significant role in determining the corporate innovation-investment relationship. , Emerald Publishing Limited. -
Role of Data Science in the Field of Genomics and Basic Analysis of Raw Genomic Data Using Python
The application of genomics in identifying the nature and cause of diseases has predominantly increased in this decade. This field of study in life sciences combined with new technologies, revealed an outbreak of certain large amounts of genomic sequences. Analysis of such huge data in an appropriate way will ensure accurate prediction of disease which helps to adopt preventive mechanisms which can ultimately improve the human quality of life. In order to achieve this, efficient comprehensive analysis tools and storage mechanisms for handling the enormous genomic data is essential. This research work gives an insight into the application of data science in genomics with a demonstration using Python. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
Role of Design Thinking in Service Learning Towards Attaining Holistic Development
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal role in nurturing personal and professional development in students. These institutions are essential in equipping students with the skills required for life. The graduate attributes aid the graduates in attaining the whole person's growth or holistic development. There are many ways through which students can achieve graduate attributes. Service Learning is a structured, credit- based coursework designed by HEIs to accomplish optimal student learning outcomes. It is most beneficial for community students and all other stakeholders. Design thinking in SL involves figuring out peoples problems and developing practical and implementable ideas. Service Learning (SL) is a pedagogical approach that involves applying classroom learning for the improvement and welfare of society. It is a form of inclusive education that bridges the gap between the classroom and society. Despite being a widely used pedagogical approach in HEIs, it also faces specific challenges in its implementation. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Role of Digital Lending in Serving Financially Excluded Individuals and Small Medium Businesses in India
Financial inclusion has become a national strategy for the achievement of an inclusive economy and inclusive society in emerging countries. Access and continuous usage of formal financial services by the financially excluded people are known as financial inclusion. Financially excluded people are still there across the globe and in India. In India, although there are many supply-side and demand-side constraints for promoting financial inclusion, the vital constraint of financial inclusion is the inability of formal financial institutions to serve the unbanked and underbanked by adopting disruptive technologies for their business models and by developing and delivering innovative and customised financial products and services. Formal financial institutions embrace technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics for their operations in a gradual pace when compared to FinTech start-ups. But Digital Lending Start-ups make all the efforts to serve the unbanked and underbanked population through AI-powered alternative scoring methodology and customised digital loans. This article focuses on the process in which Digital Lending Start-ups serve the financially excluded individuals and Small and Medium Businesses in India. Further, this article analyses the growth, acceptance, future potential, and limitations of digital lending in India. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Satyajit Chakrabarti, Saikat Chakrabarti, Amit Kumar Bhandari, Dipak Saha and Rabin Mazumder. -
Role of digital marketing tactics in enhancing financial performance in e-commerce enterprises
In recent years, the exponential growth of e-commerce has revolutionized how businesses operate and interact with consumers. This surge in online shopping has been accompanied by a parallel rise in digital marketing strategies employed by e-commerce companies to attract, engage, and retain customers. Digital marketing encompasses various techniques, including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. The effectiveness of these strategies in enhancing a company's financial performance has become a subject of significant interest and scrutiny. Companies can boost their bottom line and achieve greater profitability by reducing customer acquisition costs, increasing customer lifetime value, and improving overall marketing efficiency. Ecommerce businesses could better reach their target audience on these channels by increasing their brand visibility and reach and driving traffic to their websites. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Role of digital technologies to combat COVID-19 pandemic
Purpose: The unexpected epidemic of the latest coronavirus in 2019, known as COVID-19 by the Globe, a number of governments worldwide have been put in a vulnerable situation by the World Health Organization. The effect of the COVID-19 outbreak, previously experienced by Chinas citizens alone, has now become more pronounced. For practically every nation in the world, this is a matter of grave concern. The lack of assets to withstand the infection of COVID-19, mixed with the perception of overwhelmed medical mechanisms, pressured a number of places in a state of partial or absolute lockdown. Design/methodology/approach: The medical photos such as computed tomography (CT) and X-ray playa key role in the worldwide battle against COVID-19, while artificial intelligence (AI) has recently appeared. The power of imaging is further increased by technology tools and support for medical specialists. In comparison to the related direct health effects because of the COVID-19 disaster, this research identifies its impacts on the overall society. Findings: This paper hereby examines the rapid answers in the medical imaging community toward COVID-19 (empowered by AI). For example, the acquisition of AI-empowered images will significantly assist automate the scanning process and reshape the procedure as well. AI, too, may improve the quality of the job by correctly delineating X-ray and CT image infections, promoting subsequent infections, quantification. In addition, computer-aided platforms support radiologists make medical choices, i.e. for illness tracking, diagnosis and prognosis. Originality/value: This research encompasses the whole medical imaging pipeline and methods for research related to COVID-19, include a collection of images, segmentation, diagnosis and monitoring. In drawing stuff to minimize the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, this paper is investigating the use of technologies such as the internet of things, unmanned aerial vehicles, blockchain, AI, big data and 5G. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
Role of Digitalization and Government Effectiveness in Sustainable Energy Transition: Evidence From Asian Economies
This study explores how digitalization, through resident and non-resident innovation initiatives, along with government effectiveness, affects the transition to renewable energy generation in five Advanced (Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore) and seven Emerging (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) Asian economies. The research uses annual data from 1985 to 2022 and applies several econometric methods to analyse the impact of these factors on renewable energy generation in a panel setup while also considering economic growth and human capital as key control variables. The findings reveal that residential innovation negatively impacts renewable energy generation in Advanced Asia but has a positive effect in Emerging Asia. Additionally, government effectiveness and non-residential innovation hinder renewable energy generation in Emerging Asia while contributing positively in Advanced Asia. Economic growth and human capital show a positive association with renewable energy generation in both Advanced and Emerging Asian economies. These findings are robust to an alternative method used. Besides, additional robust results further indicate that artificial intelligence patents used as an alternative measure of digitalization hinder renewable energy generation in Emerging Asia and promote it in Advanced Asia. These findings provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders, highlighting the need for tailored strategies to drive sustainable energy transition in different economic contexts. 2025 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. -
Role of Digitalization and Government Effectiveness in Sustainable Energy Transition: Evidence From Asian Economies
This study explores how digitalization, through resident and non-resident innovation initiatives, along with government effectiveness, affects the transition to renewable energy generation in five Advanced (Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore) and seven Emerging (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) Asian economies. The research uses annual data from 1985 to 2022 and applies several econometric methods to analyse the impact of these factors on renewable energy generation in a panel setup while also considering economic growth and human capital as key control variables. The findings reveal that residential innovation negatively impacts renewable energy generation in Advanced Asia but has a positive effect in Emerging Asia. Additionally, government effectiveness and non-residential innovation hinder renewable energy generation in Emerging Asia while contributing positively in Advanced Asia. Economic growth and human capital show a positive association with renewable energy generation in both Advanced and Emerging Asian economies. These findings are robust to an alternative method used. Besides, additional robust results further indicate that artificial intelligence patents used as an alternative measure of digitalization hinder renewable energy generation in Emerging Asia and promote it in Advanced Asia. These findings provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders, highlighting the need for tailored strategies to drive sustainable energy transition in different economic contexts. 2025 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. -
Role of Dufour's gland and mandibular gland secretion in Ant Colony organisation and defense mechanisms of Camponotus compressus and Oecophylla smaragdina
Ants are eusocial insects and observed in 3 castes secreting a wide variety of pheromones for surviving in the colony. They can be sex pheromone, trail pheromone and alarm pheromone. These pheromones help in the recruitment of workers, mating, foraging food. These pheromones contain a single compound from a single gland or from two glands. This study analyses the knowledge of these pheromones and their chemical structure. The mandibular gland and Dufours gland of Oecophylla smaragdina and Camponotus compressus were extensively studied to provide a valuable resource in chemical ecology research. Limited research has been done on pheromones released by Oecophylla smaragdina and Camponotus compressus. The Dufour's gland is one of the most well-developed glands, playing vital roles in defense, foraging, information exchange, and reproduction. The chemical components were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The secretions from the Dufours gland and mandibular gland contained high concentration of n-undecane, which serves as an alarm pheromone, and compositions varied among different castes. This highlights a research gap and the need to investigate the differences in the chemical composition between these two ant species, we analyse the diverse chemicals released from the Dufours gland and the mandibular gland. Authors CC4-NC-ND, ScienceIN. -
Role of E-Shopping Orientation and Trust in predicting Impulsive Buying Behaviour. A Study Based on members of Generation Y in India; [El papel de la orientaci y la confianza en las compras electricas en la predicci del comportamiento de compra impulsiva. Un estudio basado en miembros de la Generaci Y en la India]
Impulse Buying and the drivers of similar consumer behaviours have captured the interest of researchers for quite some time now. The construct was first explored in the context of offline or brick and mortar stores. However, with the growing popularity of online retail stores has led to the concept being included in studies on customer behaviour, specifically in the online context. In the current study, the researchers attempt to contribute to literature on customer behaviour in the online environment by exploring the relationship between E-Shopping Orientation, Trust and Impulsive Buying Behaviour. The focus of the currents study is the members of Generation Y. The scope was limited to this specific section, given that each generation differs from the other in terms of their behaviour, needs and drivers. While the direct impact of E-shopping Orientation on Impulsive Buying Behaviour was found to be not statistically significant, the indirect effect was found to be significant. This suggests that Trust fully mediates the relationship between E-Shopping Orientation and Impulsive Buying Behaviour. In addition to contributing to literature in the area of customer behaviour, the findings also add to our understanding of a major section of the Indian customer base. (2024), (Universidad Pablo de Olavide). All Rights Reserved. -
Role of emerging technologies in smart marketing and smart business for modern society
In the digital age, the fusion of emerging technologies with marketing and business strategies has become imperative for staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands. This chapter explores the pivotal role of emerging technologies in facilitating smart marketing and business practices in modern society. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, this chapter examines the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data analytics, internet of things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), and blockchain on reshaping marketing and business landscapes. The integration of AI and ML algorithms enables predictive analytics, personalized marketing, and enhanced customer experience through precise targeting and recommendation systems. Big data analytics empowers businesses to derive actionable insights from vast datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making and dynamic market segmentation. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
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Role of employee resource groups (ERGs) in fostering workforce diversity in information technology (IT) organizations after COVID-19
This chapter discovers how employee resource groups play an important role in fostering organizational diversity within information technology organizations. It examines the activities and practices to improve employee behaviour and also focuses on challenges faced by employees in spite of stress and mental health related issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data has been collected from secondary sources. The authors have used desk research and gray literature. The findings showcase increased employee engagement, improvements in diversity and inclusion, and an overall improvement in the inventive and creative skills of employees. It also helps the organization to brand itself better along with better recruitment strategies and practices. The key emphasis of the paper looks at the employees working within information technology organizations and how employee resource groups function to balance, motivate, and empower employees during COVID-19 Pandemic. 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Role of employee value proposition in creating employer brand value for employee attraction and retention
Employee Value Proposition is a set of associations and offerings provided by an organisation in return for the skills, capabilities and experiences an employee brings to the organisation. Employee expectations from the employer is now shifted from monetary to more intrinsic values like rewards, recognition, and flexible work. Understanding the value proposition is vital to devise appropriate human resource strategies for employee attraction and retention. Human resource managers have realised that the communicating the value propositions to the employees is as important as devising them. This has led human resource managers to collaborate with marketing team to develop right communicating strategies to build a lucrative employer brand to attract right talent into the organisation. Previous studies lack focus on dual
outcomes of employer brand. The current study develops an employer brand for internal employees and potential employees. Although the value proposition components remain same for both category of employees, the order of preference differs. The study has used structured questionnaire to
understand the order of preference of value proportion components for
internal and potential employees among generation X, Y and Z. The findings assist human resource managers to use the developed framework to identify the value proposition preferred and develop and communicate the Employee Value Proposition accordingly. The theoretical contribution includes proposing differentiated Employer Brand framework for internal and potential employees. -
Role of employee value proposition in creating employer brand value for employee attraction and retention
Employee Value Proposition is a set of associations and offerings provided by an organisation in return for the skills, capabilities and experiences an employee brings to the organisation. Employee newlineexpectations from the employer is now shifted from monetary to more intrinsic values like rewards, recognition, and flexible work. newlineUnderstanding the value proposition is vital to devise appropriate human resource strategies for employee attraction and retention. Human resource managers have realised that the communicating the value propositions to the employees is as important as devising them. This has led human newlineresource managers to collaborate with marketing team to develop right newlinecommunicating strategies to build a lucrative employer brand to attract right talent into the organisation. Previous studies lack focus on dual outcomes of employer brand. The current study develops an employer brand for internal employees and potential employees. Although the value proposition components remain same for both category of employees, the order of preference differs. The study has used structured questionnaire to newlineunderstand the order of preference of value proportion components for internal and potential employees among generation X, Y and Z. The findings assist human resource managers to use the developed framework newlineto identify the value proposition preferred and develop and communicate the Employee Value Proposition accordingly. The theoretical contribution includes proposing differentiated Employer Brand framework for internal and potential employees. -
Role of energy sources in promotion of sustainable development: moderating implications of globalisation
This study empirically investigates the impact of renewable and non-renewable energy generation on sustainable development for a balancedpanel of 68 developed and developing economies from 1990 to 2019. This is done to scrutinise the intricate interplay between energy sources and sustainable development outcomes at the global level. The estimated models also control for the effects of globalisation, urbanisation, and government expenditure. The Westerlund cointegration establishes a significant long-run relationship between the variables under consideration. In this regard, the two-step dynamic system-generalised moment method (system GMM) demonstrates a positive impact of renewable energy, globalisation, and government expenditure on sustainable development. In contrast, non-renewable energy and urbanisation exert detrimental influences on it. However, both the energy sources demonstrate an amplified positive impact on sustainable development under the moderating influence of globalisation. The Feasible Generalised Least Squares estimation also confirms the long-run reliability of these baseline findings. Furthermore, Granger based non-causality test establishes a significant causal relationship between the variables under consideration. Potential policy suggestions for promoting the sustainable development are also discussed. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024. -
Role of energy sources in promotion of sustainable development: moderating implications of globalisation
This study empirically investigates the impact of renewable and non-renewable energy generation on sustainable development for a balancedpanel of 68 developed and developing economies from 1990 to 2019. This is done to scrutinise the intricate interplay between energy sources and sustainable development outcomes at the global level. The estimated models also control for the effects of globalisation, urbanisation, and government expenditure. The Westerlund cointegration establishes a significant long-run relationship between the variables under consideration. In this regard, the two-step dynamic system-generalised moment method (system GMM) demonstrates a positive impact of renewable energy, globalisation, and government expenditure on sustainable development. In contrast, non-renewable energy and urbanisation exert detrimental influences on it. However, both the energy sources demonstrate an amplified positive impact on sustainable development under the moderating influence of globalisation. The Feasible Generalised Least Squares estimation also confirms the long-run reliability of these baseline findings. Furthermore, Granger based non-causality test establishes a significant causal relationship between the variables under consideration. Potential policy suggestions for promoting the sustainable development are also discussed. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.