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Does knowledge search enhance innovation performance in Chinese enterprises? A meta analysis
Authors: Song Zeming , Zhang Guangyu , Dai Haiwen 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to extract the universal results or conclusions with high value from the existing research conclusions, further compares the research results of knowledge search and its various dimensions on the impact of enterprise innovation performance in the existing research and supports the decision of which knowledge search to give priority to in the context of limited resources.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on the resource-based theory and resource dependence theory, this paper uses meta meta-analysis method to quantitatively synthesize multiple representative literature on the relationship between knowledge search and enterprise innovation performance, build a theoretical model of knowledge search and its dimensions and enterprise innovation performance and explore the internal mechanism of enterprises to improve innovation performance through knowledge search.

Findings
The results show the following: knowledge search behavior promotes the innovation performance of Chinese enterprises; expanding the width of knowledge search and deepening the depth of knowledge search have a positive impact on improving the innovation performance of Chinese enterprises; enterprise scale, industry field, development stage and other factors regulate the contribution of knowledge search width and depth to improving the innovation performance of Chinese enterprises.

Originality/value
This paper effectively clarifies the regulatory role of each dimension of knowledge search, makes reasonable explanations for different conclusions that are ambiguous or conflicting and answers questions like how knowledge search is related to enterprise innovation performance and what kind of knowledge search is more effective so as to provide some useful practical guidance and inspiration for enterprises to carry out innovation activities.
Imperfect market competition theory on foreign direct investment using regency-level data: evidence from Indonesian special economic zones
Authors: Nugroho Rahmad Hadi , Susanto Ely , Saleh Samsubar 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to enhance the current framework for decision-making regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries, with consideration of the trend toward decentralized power.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses static and dynamic panel data regression covering a period of 13 years (2010–2022) related to regencies and municipalities. The period includes the evolution of all 18 Indonesian Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This study integrates regional competitiveness factors such as local government capital expenditure, democratic, social welfare and economic fundamentals.

Findings
This paper argues that the level of government involvement should be decided according to the phase of SEZ development, the type of policy being implemented (countercyclical or procyclical), and the complexity of the FDI policy. These factors will determine the degree of interference, whether extensive or modest.

Research limitations/implications
The paper analyses the application of New Keynesian and public expenditure theory to address the complex variables involved in local-level FDI decisions, which have been insufficiently studied in emerging countries.

Originality/value
The paper does not include a comprehensive explanation of the complex processes that lead to improvements in wages.
Does open innovation and eco-innovation have a critical impact on Indian competitive advantage and financial performance?
Authors: Zairbani Abdulkader , Jaya Prakash Senthil Kumar 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct and indirect impact of eco-innovation (EI) and open innovation (OI) on small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) performance and competitive advantage (CA).

Design/methodology/approach
The population of this study consisted of Indian SMEs; a random sample was used to collect 186 responses by using the questionnaire method. The questionnaire was distributed to the top and middle-level managers in Bangalore city and rural areas; this paper used SMART-PLS to explore the relationship between the study variables.

Findings
The results demonstrate that OI has a significant relationship with a CA. Furthermore, EI has a significant relationship with SMEs performance; in contrast, OI has an insignificant mediation effect on the relationship between innovation culture and SMEs performance. While organizational capability has a mediation effect on the relationship between EI and SME performance. Moreover, environmental ordination has a positive moderator role on the relationship between EI and SME performance.

Originality/value
This study provides a critical theoretical and practical contribution of EI and OI on business performance and sustainable CA.
Impact of information literacy on research work performance: measuring thesis students’ competency at a public university in Bangladesh
Authors: Alahi Fazla , Yesmin Shamima 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
Information literacy (IL) is crucial in academia, encompassing the ability to effectively find, assess, ethically use and disseminate information. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of IL on students’ research competency at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. The research also aimed to understand the current trends in conducting students’ research at NSTU, to what extent they got research support from supervisors, and highlight the necessity of a research literacy course as a prerequisite before going to the real world.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used a mixed-method strategy. As part of quantitative data collection, the population was the research level students (honors final year and masters level), and an estimated 225 respondents of NSTU were surveyed using a convenience sampling technique. Qualitative data was accumulated through interviews with faculty members of 2 institutes and 31 departments at NSTU (a representative from each department) and an interview with the university librarian. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software and qualitative data using thematic codes as well as text.

Findings
Results showed that students are aware of diverse information and research literacy aspects. Although almost all the departments contain research methodology-related courses, the contents vary; due to time limitations, it is hard to provide hands-on training to thesis students in every stage of research, from research idea formulation, research design, data analysis, interpretation and ethical use of information to dissemination of research output. This study found a positive correlation between students’ IL with research competency. As there is no prerequisite course in the university curriculum before conducting practical research, therefore, this study proposed a course “Information and Research Literacy” to support novice researchers.

Practical implications
The importance of IL in higher education and its influence on research activities is gaining attention. This research output might be crucial for university authorities to initiate training programs for thesis students to impart IL training. This research would be a worthwhile contribution to the research output of tertiary academic institutions.

Originality/value
IL in academia is not a new area of research. However, research attempts to show the relation between IL effects on students’ research competency are new in nature.
The interrelationship between 21st century skills that enhance graduate employability
Authors: Vargas-Saritama Alba , Espinoza-Celi Verónica Soledad , Carrión-Robles Fernando 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study investigated how cooperative learning (CL) enhanced 21st century skills and knowledge to assure English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ employability.Design/methodology/approachThis mixed experimental study comprised a sample of 64 students enrolled in an EFL program at a private university in Ecuador. The experimental group received CL, while the control group had traditional teaching for 14 weeks.FindingsResults showed that CL significantly improved 21st century skills, particularly problem-solving and enhanced the academic performance of English learners, which supports their employability. Participants also had a positive view of CL, noting its effectiveness in developing self-regulated learning skills such as task management, seeking help and self-assessment.Originality/valueThe originality of this study lies in its specific focus on the impact of CL on English students’ self-regulated learning and 21st social skills in the context of Ecuadorian post-Covid-19 lockdown.
Impact pathways: geopolitics, risk and ethics in critical minerals supply chains
Authors: Bhamra Ran , Small Adrian , Hicks Christian , Pilch Olimpia 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis pathway paper highlights how geopolitics, risk and ethics affect critical minerals (CMs) supply chains (SCs). It identifies pathways to enable operations and SC management scholars to support this under-researched industry.Design/methodology/approachQualitative research was undertaken in partnership with the Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA). Interviews were conducted with senior industry leaders from across CMs supply networks.FindingsThe CMs industry is distinctly different from conventional SCs and would greatly benefit from the development and application of operations and SC management theories.Research limitations/implicationsThe four pathways that require scholars’ attention comprise risk and resilience, SC opacity, supply constraints and ethics.Practical implicationsCM s are essential for products such as smart phones and the technologies required for decarbonisation and achieving net zero. The pathways address multifaceted challenges of benefit to industry stakeholders.Social implicationsImproving the understanding of CMs SCs will support the decarbonisation agenda. Reducing the opacity within SCs would help address governance issues and curb unethical behaviours.Originality/valueThis paper draws on the expertise and insights gained from industry leaders. It establishes pathways and proposes theories and research questions for addressing the impact of geopolitics on CM operations and SCs.
Growing sustainable therapeutic third spaces – a therapeutic sensory garden’s impact on university student self-reported quality of life and affect
Authors: Delbert Theresa , Stepansky Kasey , Bucey Janet C. , Goodman-Schiller Diana 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
College student wellbeing and mental health can be negatively impacted due to roles intrinsic to being and becoming a student in higher education. Active engagement in natural environments has been shown to have benefits for wellbeing. The purpose of this paper is to examine collegiate students’ utilization of a therapeutic garden on a college campus and the impact on their quality of life.

Design/methodology/approach
A case series mixed-methods design was used to track self-reported measures of quality of life. Participants were instructed to spend at least 1 h per week over four weeks in the therapeutic sensory garden on campus. Student participants were assessed using the EUROHIS-QOL-8, Positive and Negative Affect Scale and a semi-structured interview.

Findings
Pre-post quantitative measures of quality of life show significant improvement in quality of life of 12 graduate and undergraduate students. These results are triangulated with reduction in negative affect immediately following garden visits, and rich qualitative illustrations of the value of nature engagement on self-care and occupational balance. Small sample size and convenience sampling limits the generalizability of results.

Originality/value
Institutions of higher education recognize the value of green space on campus; however, they may lack the intentionality of designing a nature-based space to support student wellbeing. An intentionally designed campus-based therapeutic sensory garden may provide a novel opportunity to support overall student mental health and wellness.
Academia as a driver of change: a bibliometric analysis of pro-environmental behavior in higher education institutions
Authors: Wider Walton , Iwinska Katarzyna , Lin Jiaming , Fauzi Muhammad Ashraf , Hossain Syed Far Abid , Jiang Leilei , Udang Lester Naces 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of pro-environmental behavior (PEB) research within higher education institutions (HEIs), highlighting current trends and future challenges.

Design/methodology/approach
Using 198 journal articles from the Web of Science, the study conducts co-citation, bibliographic coupling and co-word analyses to map influential publications and forecast trends.

Findings
The co-citation analysis revealed three distinct clusters: value-driven environmental behavior, intention-based environmental behavior and green organizational practices and employee PEB. The bibliographic coupling and the co-word analysis revealed more nuanced clusters, holistically identifying academic activities towards PEB. The authors conclude that more strategic and PEB-oriented HEI’s actions are crucial due to the social responsibility of the universities for sustainable development.

Originality/value
This paper provides valuable insights into the expanding area of PEB research and climate leadership empowerment within HEIs. The practical implications of this research are significant for HEIs. It guides the creation of effective policies and interventions to foster sustainable behavior and reduce environmental harm. The study shows the development of educational programs and campaigns promoting sustainable practices among individuals and communities, emphasizing the role of HEIs in cultivating a sustainability-conscious generation.
A novel hybrid epsilon-constraint and NSGA-II method for bi-objective restructuring hierarchical facility location problem
Authors: Yavari Mohammad , Mousavi-Saleh Mohammad , Jabbarzadeh Armin 
Published: September 2024

PurposeA multi-objective mixed-integer linear program (MILP) model is developed to address this problem. The primary objective is to minimize the total restructuring cost, while the secondary objective aims to enhance the customer service level. To tackle the NP-hard nature of the problem, the non-dominated sorted genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) and a hybrid NSGA-II with the ɛ-constraint method are employed. The hybrid method combines the strengths of the ɛ-constraint method with NSGA-II. Various performance metrics, including the number of Pareto solutions (NPS), normalized set coverage and spacing metrics, are utilized to compare the characteristics of the non-dominated fronts obtained by NSGA-II and the hybrid methods.Design/methodology/approachThe Restructuring Facility Location Problem involves the closure, resizing or opening of a group of facilities and the assignment of customers to these selected facilities. The objective is to provide the required service to customers while minimizing the overall restructuring costs. This paper introduces a novel multi-objective model for hierarchical facilities called the Multi-Objective Restructuring Hierarchical Facility Location Problem (MO-RHFLP). The model specifically includes primary- and secondary-level facilities, with the primary facility offering broad coverage. In MO-RHFLP, customers within the coverage range of the primary facility can receive service from there.FindingsThe results demonstrate that the NSGA-II-based method performs well in terms of normalized set coverage and spacing metrics. However, the hybrid method outperforms NSGA-II in these aspects. Additionally, the hybrid method achieves a mutation in the NPS metric.Originality/valueThe present study, from three perspectives, has continued the way of the previous studies in restructuring channels. First, the multi-objective problem of restructuring the bi-level network executed in this study contains both levels of the network opening, closing and resizing. Taking a different perspective, the MO-RHFLP problem is introduced through the formulation of a multi-objective MILP model. This model serves as a framework for addressing the MO-RHFLP. By developing the hybrid ɛ-constraint method with NSGA-II, we solve the proposed problem.
Artificial intelligence advancements in procurement: transforming organizational buying behavior
Authors: Osmonbekov Talai , Johnston Wesley J. , Donthu Naveen 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to discuss the potential of AI to impact organizational buying behavior. Potential impacts on organizational communication, Organizational Buying Center (OBC) structure and dynamics are discussed.

Design/methodology/approach
This research is conceptual in nature and uses narrative literature review to develop testable propositions derived from a technology overview and incorporates existing organizational buying behavior theory.

Findings
The article's conclusion suggests that significant changes are likely due to the adoption of AI. The nature of organizational buying is anticipated to undergo a shift toward increased reliance on AI-generated input. Additionally, it is expected that the size of OBCs may decrease, with reduced vertical and lateral involvement, while promoting greater coordination and less conflict among members.

Originality/value
This paper aims to conceptualize the effects of AI technology adoption on organizational buying situations and the structure and dynamics of OBCs. For practitioners, this conceptualization may equip them to navigate the impacts of the AI technological advancements effectively.
Do overconfident CEOs add to corporate stock returns through their risk reporting practice?
Authors: Hassanein Ahmed , Abdelrasheed Hosam , Elzahar Hany 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore how the degree of chief executive officer (CEO) overconfidence influences the reporting of risk information. Likewise, it delves into how overconfident CEOs shape the usefulness of such risk disclosures, specifically in terms of their relationship with abnormal corporate stock returns.

Design/methodology/approach
It examined FTSE350 shares-firms from 2010 to 2018. The textual analysis using a bag-of-words approach with the Nudist 6 QSR software package codes the quantity and tone of risk reporting in the UK firms. The study used a metric based on the firm's capital expenditure rate relative to its industry median in the same year to assess the degree of firm’s CEO overconfidence. The abnormal return of stock reflects the investors' reaction to the quantity and tone of risk disclosure.

Findings
UK firms differ considerably in their willingness to share risk information with investors, with a slight tendency toward pessimism in risk reporting. Likewise, firms with high (low) overconfident CEOs disseminate higher (lower) levels of risk reporting. Also, overconfident CEOs provide more positive than negative risk news. Besides, the quantity risk reporting does not impact the abnormal stock return of the corporation. However, the positive risk news has a higher (lower) impact on enhancing the stock return in firms with low (high) overconfident CEOs. Finally, negative risk news tends to have an inverse consequence on the company's stock returns. However, this effect is more pronounced for companies led by highly overconfident CEOs compared to those with less overconfident CEOs.

Practical implications
Stakeholders should be aware that risk reports of firms with overconfident CEOs may exhibit a potential bias toward positive news. Likewise, boards of directors and governance mechanisms should be mindful of the consequences of CEO overconfidence in risk reporting and ensure that risk disclosures accurately reflect the true risk profile of the company.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to delve into the consequences of CEOs' overconfidence in terms of risk disclosure in the UK. It goes beyond investigating the level or quantity of risk disclosure and also considers the tone of risk reporting, i.e. the messages communicated through the reporting. Likewise, it explores how CEO overconfidence can affect the value-relevance of risk disclosure, shedding light on the role of CEO characteristics in shaping investor perceptions and decision-making.
Farmers' cooperation to improve water quality under scientific uncertainty: A lab‐in‐the‐field experiment
Authors: Angioloni Simone , Cerroni Simone 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCooperation amongst natural resource users is key to manage ecosystems sustainably and achieve environmental goals proposed by policy and regulations. This paper focuses on the impact that livestock farming can have on the quality of a water body and investigates farmers' willingness to cooperate to preserve water quality under two different sources of uncertainty and four different degrees of uncertainty. The first source relates to the level of water quality that must be guaranteed in a river catchment to avoid irreversible deterioration of aquatic ecosystems (threshold uncertainty, i.e. with catastrophic consequences). The second source relates to the financial losses that farmers will experience in the long run if they fail to cooperate (impact uncertainty). To this end, a lab‐in‐the‐field experiment was conducted with livestock farmers of Northern Ireland. A local public good game with threshold uncertainty was framed around an agri‐environmental scheme designed to create ungrazed buffer zones for water quality preservation. Results indicate that uncertainty generally hampers farmers' cooperation and the provision of information geared to reduce uncertainty enhances it. Impact uncertainty has a milder negative impact on cooperation than threshold uncertainty. Risk preferences and probability weighting do not influence cooperation, while loss aversion has an influence on cooperation.
Synthesis of Novel Soritin Sulfonamide Derivatives as Potential α‐Glucosidase Inhibitor and Their Molecular Docking Studies
Authors: Inayatsyah Nurul Alam , Ridhwan Mohamad Jemain Mohamad , Aznirulhisham Alim Alsukor , Rasol Nurulfazlina Edayah , Kasim Noraini , Imran Syahrul 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTDiabetes Mellitus (DM) is linked to various factors causing cardiovascular diseases, with uncontrolled postprandial hyperglycemia being a direct contributor. α‐Glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) aid in reducing postprandial hyperglycemia, potentially mitigating cardiovascular risks. In order to synthesize novel chemical scaffolds with possible α‐glucosidase inhibition activity, a series of novel soritin sulfonamide derivatives were synthesized. The soritin hydrazide was treated with various aryl sulfonyl chlorides to obtain targeted compounds (1–16). Findings suggested that all compounds have better α‐glucosidase inhibition compared to standard drugs, acarbose (2187.00 ± 1.25 μM) and 1‐deoxynojirimycin (334.90 ± 1.10 μM), with IC50 values ranging from 3.81 ± 1.67 μM to 265.40 ± 1.58 μM. The most potent analog was Compound 13, a trichloro phenyl substituted compound, with IC50 value of 3.81 ± 1.67 μM. Structure–activity relationship (SAR) showed that introducing an additional chlorine group into the parent nucleus increases the potency. The docking studies validated that Compound 13 established hydrogen bonds with the active site residues Asp214, Glu276, and Asp349, while being further stabilized by hydrophobic interactions, providing an explanation for its high potency.