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How generative AI is (will) change consumer behaviour: Postulating the potential impact and implications for research, practice, and policy (2024)
Journal Article

This article sheds light on the profound impact of technology on consumer behavior, specifically focusing on the rise of generative AI tools. It highlights how these advancements have revolutionized consumer engagement, purchase decision‐making, and... Read More about How generative AI is (will) change consumer behaviour: Postulating the potential impact and implications for research, practice, and policy.

Alan Fox and the managerial “unitary” frame of reference in unionised companies: context, roots, elaboration and international applicability (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose This study investigates the origins and elaboration of the managerial “unitary” frame of reference associated with Alan Fox, focusing on unionised firms: the industrial relations context, intellectual roots, elaboration, adaptation by other... Read More about Alan Fox and the managerial “unitary” frame of reference in unionised companies: context, roots, elaboration and international applicability.

Blended learning and augmented employability: a multi-stakeholder perspective of the micro-credentialing ecosystem in higher education (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose Proponents of micro-credentials envision them as vehicles for upskilling or re-skilling individuals. The study examines how integrating micro-credentials in the higher education ecosystem enhances employability. It aims to offer insights fro... Read More about Blended learning and augmented employability: a multi-stakeholder perspective of the micro-credentialing ecosystem in higher education.

Measuring Sustainability Embeddedness in Business Education Curriculum (2024)
Book Chapter

Evaluating the emergence of contactless digital payment technology for transportation (2024)
Journal Article

This study explores the adoption of contactless digital payment technology (Cowry card) for transportation in Nigeria, a developing country with inherent challenges in digitalisation. The research addresses the engagement of Nigerian consumers with t... Read More about Evaluating the emergence of contactless digital payment technology for transportation.

Driving the electric vehicle agenda in Nigeria: The challenges, prospects and opportunities (2024)
Journal Article

In Nigeria, a developing country and prominent oil producer, the transition towards electric vehicle adoption is unfolding amidst unique challenges. This study addresses crucial research gaps concerning Electric vehicle adoption in developing nations... Read More about Driving the electric vehicle agenda in Nigeria: The challenges, prospects and opportunities.

Viewpoint: the evolving landscape of peer review (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose The purpose of this viewpoint is to spotlight the role of reviewers within the collaborative triad of academic publishing. It argues that the significance of reviewers is often disregarded, leading to a gap in our understanding of the peer r... Read More about Viewpoint: the evolving landscape of peer review.

Regulatory influence, board characteristics and climate change disclosures: evidence from environmentally sensitive firms in developing economy context (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of board characteristics on climate change disclosures (CCDs) in the context of an emerging economy, with a unique focus on regulatory influences. Design/methodology/approach This study analyzes long... Read More about Regulatory influence, board characteristics and climate change disclosures: evidence from environmentally sensitive firms in developing economy context.

The Impact of Climate Action on the Financial Performance of Food, Grocery, and Supermarket Retailers in the UK (2024)
Journal Article

We examined the impact of climate action on the financial performance of eleven food, grocery, and supermarket retailers listed on the London Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2022. Our findings reveal a positive association between the climate mitigation... Read More about The Impact of Climate Action on the Financial Performance of Food, Grocery, and Supermarket Retailers in the UK.

Do mobile money services enhance business performance? An empirical analysis of Kenyan businesses (2024)
Journal Article

This study examines the impact of mobile money services on business performance by comparing the performance between businesses that use and do not use mobile money. The analysis empirically draws on cross-sectional data of 1001 Kenyan businesses fro... Read More about Do mobile money services enhance business performance? An empirical analysis of Kenyan businesses.

The experiences of English National Health Service professional communicators during the Covid-19 pandemic (2024)
Journal Article

This article presents the findings of empirical research on the experiences of senior National Health Service communication practitioners in England during the Covid-19 pandemic, viewed through the prism of their emotional responses. Using narrative... Read More about The experiences of English National Health Service professional communicators during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The asymmetric role of temperature deviations in economic growth: Fresh evidence from global countries and panel quantile estimates (2024)
Journal Article

This work explores the role of weather shocks, measured as temperature deviations from their normal, in affecting GDP growth through a panel of 148 countries, spanning the period 1960–2019 and a panel quantile approach. The findings show that GDP gro... Read More about The asymmetric role of temperature deviations in economic growth: Fresh evidence from global countries and panel quantile estimates.

The impending disruption of creative industries by generative AI: Opportunities, challenges, and research agenda (2024)
Journal Article

Fuel poverty: as government support dries up, communities are taking action (2024)
Digital Artefact

The evolution of corporate social responsibility in China: Do political connection and ownership matter? (2024)
Journal Article

The rising CSR awareness globally has influence CSR development in China but unlike anywhere in the world, the central government is always the main driver of CSR here, making it a unique case study. Under this political state, this study examines ho... Read More about The evolution of corporate social responsibility in China: Do political connection and ownership matter?.

Sustainable prosperity: unravelling the Nordic nexus of ESG, financial performance, and corporate governance (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose In the swiftly evolving business landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have gained exceptional prominence, as stakeholders increasingly emphasize accountability and sustainability. This study aims to meticulous... Read More about Sustainable prosperity: unravelling the Nordic nexus of ESG, financial performance, and corporate governance.

Is it the end of the technology acceptance model in the era of generative artificial intelligence? (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose The technology acceptance model (TAM) is a widely used framework explaining why users accept new technologies. Still, its relevance is questioned because of evolving consumer behavior, demographics and technology. Contrary to a research pape... Read More about Is it the end of the technology acceptance model in the era of generative artificial intelligence?.

Examining the linkage between economic policy uncertainty, coal price, and carbon pricing in China: Evidence from pilot carbon markets (2024)
Journal Article

Economic policies affect companies’ production decisions. And the energy consumption volume is an intuitive reflection of the enterprise’s production decisions. In China, coal is the main source of carbon emissions and the most important energy sourc... Read More about Examining the linkage between economic policy uncertainty, coal price, and carbon pricing in China: Evidence from pilot carbon markets.

Empowering women agriculture entrepreneurs: banks' role in achieving sustainable development goals (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose This research aims to explore the role of banks in supporting women agriculture entrepreneurs (WAEs) to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It focusses on the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the agric... Read More about Empowering women agriculture entrepreneurs: banks' role in achieving sustainable development goals.

High street banking on the app: branding strategies of traditionally-driven neobanks (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose Several high street retail banks are extending their brands into digital banking through fully digital, app-only neobanks, which have been described as traditionally-driven neobanks (TDNBs). These TDNBs are considered a form of brand extensi... Read More about High street banking on the app: branding strategies of traditionally-driven neobanks.