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Response surface methodology-based new model to optimize heat transfer and shear stress for ferrites/motor oil hybrid nanofluid
Authors: Sweta  , Chetteti RamReddy , Janapatla Pranitha 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to optimize heat transfer efficiency and minimize friction factor and entropy generation in hybrid nanofluid flows through porous media. By incorporating factors such as melting effect, buoyancy, viscous dissipation and no-slip velocity on a stretchable surface, the aim is to enhance overall performance. Additionally, sensitivity analysis using response surface methodology is used to evaluate the influence of key parameters on response functions.

Design/methodology/approach
After deriving suitable Lie-group transformations, the modeled equations are solved numerically using the “spectral local linearization method.” This approach is validated through rigorous numerical comparisons and error estimations, demonstrating strong alignment with prior studies.

Findings
The findings reveal that higher Darcy numbers and melting parameters are associated with decreased entropy (35.86% and 35.93%, respectively) and shear stress, increased heat transmission (16.4% and 30.41%, respectively) in hybrid nanofluids. Moreover, response surface methodology uses key factors, concerning the Nusselt number and shear stress as response variables in a quadratic model. Notably, the model exhibits exceptional accuracy with $R^2$ values of 99.99% for the Nusselt number and 100.00% for skin friction. Additionally, optimization results demonstrate a notable sensitivity to the key parameters.

Research limitations/implications
Lubrication is a vital method to minimize friction and wear in the automobile sector, contributing significantly to energy efficiency, environmental conservation and carbon reduction. The incorporation of nickel and manganese zinc ferrites into SAE 20 W-40 motor oil lubricants, as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers, significantly improves their performance, particularly in terms of tribological attributes.

Originality/value
This work stands out for its focus on applications such as hybrid electromagnetic fuel cells and nano-magnetic material processing. While these applications are gaining interest, there is still a research gap regarding the effects of melting on heat transfer in a NiZnFe_2O_4-MnZnFe_2O_4/20W40 motor oil hybrid nanofluid over a stretchable surface, necessitating a thorough investigation that includes both numerical simulations and statistical analysis.
Effects of green human resource management, internal environmental management and developmental culture between lean six sigma and operational performance
Authors: Fayyaz Arsalan , Liu ChenGuang , Xu Yan , Ramzan Sidra 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate how Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a widely used paradigm that promotes competitive advantage of different organisations in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way, affects operational performance in different organisational contexts. Although LSS is widely used to improve operational performance, the impact of LSS on operational performance appears to be different in different organisational contexts, prompting the attention of researchers and managers to shift from lean philosophy to the impact of contextual variables on the effectiveness of LSS implementation.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a quantitative research design and conducts an empirical study in Pakistan. The sample consists of 339 management employees with an effective response rate of 67.8% in various sectors. In this study, partial least square structural equation modelling is used to examine the relationships among the variables using the resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capability theory (DCT) to support the model of this study.

Findings
This study reveals that the relationship between LSS and operational performance is partially mediated by green human resource management (GHRM) and internal environmental management (IEM). The moderating effect of the organisational developmental culture between LSS and operational performance is not identified, implying that the effect of developmental culture could vary under different cultures.

Originality/value
There is a lack of empirical studies investigating the role of GHRM, IEM and developmental culture in developing countries. This study extends the literature on the RBV and DCT in operational performance. The study’s outcome provides theoretical and practical implications for enhancing the effect of LSS implementation on operational performance in focal small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through human and environmental management factors.
Authentic assessment designs and students' self-perception of leadership in business education in Vietnam
Authors: Chu Tuan_Thanh , Pham Thi Thu Tra , Nguyen Thai Vu Hong , Nguyen Chau Trinh , Vu Thi Hong Nhung , Nguyen Thanh Binh , Nguyen Thi My Hanh 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis study explores how authentic assessment has helped improve self-perception of leadership skills among business students in a developing society where authentic assessment is not popular.Design/methodology/approachData on self-perception of leadership was collected using the Leadership Skills Inventory. Collected data was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis, two-way ANOVA, and Multiple Regressions.FindingsAuthentic assessment designed toward enriching teamwork positively affects leadership development. Students' involvement in extra-curricular activities fosters the impact of authentic assessment on self-perception of leadership. Female students demonstrate higher self-confidence in leadership, which is surprising to the conventional view of cultural expectations. Work-integrated learning assessment or cross-country real-trade data assessment projects do not trigger gender biases in self-perception of leadership.Practical implicationsOur study emphasizes the importance of group work authentic assessments and a work-integrated approach to authentic assessment design in business education.Originality/valueThe results provide meaningful implications regarding authentic assessment development in business education in a developing country where authentic assessment is not common at high school and university levels.
Redesigning the capital budgeting process to support large firm growth: a case for the entrepreneurial mindset
Authors: Phillips Michael D. , Nyonna Dong Y. , Volker John X. , Weddington Ashton B. , Williams Tim L. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to argue that important elements in the capital budgeting process are either undervalued or not considered and are a significant reason for both low and slow growth in large firms. Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset in conjunction with a portfolio approach based on different types of innovation to allow for growth projects to enter the process and be evaluated for possible selection are outlined as an alternative to strengthen the capital budgeting process.

Design/methodology/approach
Concepts and processes drawn from the finance, economics and entrepreneurship literature are used to form a proposed new approach to the capital budgeting process.

Findings
Only a handful of large firms even achieve returns more than their cost of capital. This manuscript argues that the reason for the lack of growth is a function of a capital budgeting process that does not allow the full spectrum of risk projects because of behavioral factors. This manuscript further proposes a portfolio approach that would allow for all projects to be fairly considered and aligned with stakeholder interests.

Originality/value
The current literature tends to focus on the financial evaluative aspect of the capital budgeting process. The void in the literature is with other aspects of the capital budgeting process both in terms of currency and in pursuing alternative explanations for the reasons the full risk spectrum of projects is not considered.
Drivers for the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) for post-construction management in the Nigerian AECO industry
Authors: Bello Abdulkabir Opeyemi , Ayegba Calistus 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the drivers influencing the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) for post-construction management in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry, specifically focusing on International Facility Management Association (IFMA) registered professionals in Abuja, Nigeria.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative approach was employed, using a purposive sampling technique. In total, 132 valid responses were analysed using statistical tools such as Cronbach’s alpha, mean, one sample t-test, Kruskal–Wallis, factor and correction analysis.

Findings
Result shows that flexibility among industry stakeholders towards adopting new technology and safety/emergency management are the most critical drivers. All the identified drivers were significant (p < 0.05). Kruskal–Wallis’s analysis shows that professionals have similar opinions on the BIM drivers. Factor analysis categorises the drivers into seven components: availability and usage of software, increased efficiency, improved performance, safety and resources, change in method of operation, improved profitability and government intervention. Positive correlations connect BIM software availability with efficiency, performance, safety, resource management, operational changes, profitability and government support.

Research limitations/implications
One limitation of this study is the focus on a specific group of professionals in Abuja, which may limit the generalisability of findings to the broader Nigerian AECO industry. Future research should consider a more diverse sample. In addition, qualitative research methods could provide deeper insights into the qualitative aspects of BIM adoption.

Originality/value
This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence of the drivers influencing BIM adoption in the post-construction phase, particularly in Nigeria.
Dying to understand how historical trends and influential intermediaries impact the future of sustainable deathcare
Authors: Villers Stephanie , Dhalla Rumina 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
Consumers often prefer sustainable goods and services but fail to follow through with purchases that reflect these espoused values. The green intention–outcome gap is studied in many contexts but has yet to inform deathcare decisions. Industry reports suggest that most Americans prefer sustainable deathcare options, yet unsustainable corpse dispositions dominate the market. The purpose of this paper is to understand how history informs this phenonea.

Design/methodology/approach
This study looks to the past – using historical narrative analysis of deathcare trends and influential intermediaries – to understand the future of sustainable deathcare and the prospective role that marketers can play in bridging the gap between decedents’ preferences and survivors’ purchase outcomes.

Findings
Historical ritualization, medicalization and commercialization have resulted in the monopolization of traditional deathcare services. Mortuary professionals remain unresponsive to consumer preferences for sustainable alternatives.

Social implications
Socioeconomic shocks can allow humanity to reflect and transition from consumerism to sustainability. COVID-19 has led to greater awareness of self-mortality, and death has become less taboo. The slow market penetration of sustainable deathcare services suggests a lack of communication between a decedent and their survivors. Marketing scholars need to help marketing practitioners bridge the preference-outcome gap.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is amongst the first to examine how history informs the sustainable action–outcome gap for deathcare preferences in a post-COVID environment and the role that marketers can play in perpetuating change.
Platform incentives, user engagement and knowledge collaboration performance in online knowledge community: a cross-cultural perspective
Authors: Zhou Yingying , Chen Jianbin , Cheng Baodong 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect and mechanism of platform incentives on users’ knowledge collaboration performance (KCP) and the configuration leading to high KCP in online knowledge communities (OKCs) in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era from a cross-culture perspective.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey method and a standard questionnaire were applied. The data was analyzed using multiple regression and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis.

Findings
The results indicate that, for both kinds of users, self-enhancement and communication positively affect the KCP. User engagement significantly mediates the relationship between communication and KCP and knowledge absorptive capacity moderates the relationship between user engagement and KCP. In contrast, material incentive positively affects the KCP of Chinese users, while hurting the cross-cultural sample. And the promotion of KCP for cross-cultural samples does not require a higher engagement and knowledge absorptive capacity, while paying more attention to short-term interests, such as communication and self-enhancement.

Research limitations/implications
The study only divides users into Chinese and cross-cultural foreign users, without a distinction between foreign users in different countries. In addition, the research is based on cross-sectional data and failed to try to explore the long-term effects of these incentives from the time dimension.

Originality/value
This study explores the incentive mechanism and configuration of OKC platforms to achieve high KCP for different users from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides new ideas and solutions for precise incentives for users of OKC platforms.
Gratitude expression in the sharing economy: a perspective of interactive marketing communication between peer service providers and consumers
Authors: Jia Yu , Gao Shuang , Gao Lihua , Gao Jie , Wang Tao 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe motivation of value co-creation among the multi-actor in sharing economy was an important topic in interactive marketing communication research. This study investigated how customer gratitude expression leads to value co-creation of PSPs in the sharing economy, and also investigates the moderating effect of platform benevolent climate.Design/methodology/approachA three-wave field survey (Study 1) and two experiments (Studies 2 and 3) were given to respondents with sharing economy practitioners.FindingsFirst, customer gratitude expression positively influenced PSP's perceived meaningful work, which in turn enhanced their value co-creation intention. Second, PSP's perceived platform benevolent climate moderated the relationship between customer gratitude expression and PSP's perceived meaningful work.Originality/valuePrior research discussed PSPs' value co-creation intention mainly from the perspective of platforms and PSPs, but few considered customer-PSP interaction perspective. This study revealed how customer gratitude expression influences PSP's value co-creation intention in highly interactive digital business context, examined the boundary condition of gratitude expression, and extended the application scenarios of social information processing theory.
Bioaccounting measurement of environmental assets: beyond environmental accounting
Authors: Farfan-Lievano Angelica , Ceballos Olga Ines , Mejia Soto Eutimio 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to develop a framework for the bioaccounting measurement of environmental assets based on natural wealth sustainability. Specifically, this paper proposes a theoretical structure for qualitative and quantitative organization-level assessments of the existence and circulation of water, air, wildlife, flora, soil and subsoil resources.

Design/methodology/approach
This research used an inductive method with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The authors postulate a systemic and comprehensive bioaccounting measurement of environmental assets, including heterogeneous and homogeneous methods and quantitative and qualitative valuations of the resources that comprise environmental assets.

Findings
The authors describe a theoretical structure for the bioaccounting measurement of environmental assets based on the sustainability of natural wealth through heterogeneous and homogeneous measurement methods and show how to integrate these assets through an homogeneous method.

Research limitations/implications
The development of this general theoretical structure will require the integration of theoretical, conceptual and technical developments from multiple disciplines. The authors hope that the scientific community will evaluate and study this proposal for faster progress towards its practical implementation in organizations.

Originality/value
The authors structured the bioaccounting measurements, which are presented individually for each class of environmental assets. Each of these assets requires subcategories (accounts, subaccounts and resources) and recognition/measurement units. Environmental value units (EVUs) are used to standardize the plurality of measurement units.
Exploring factors influencing long-term ESG readiness: insights from UAE-listed companies
Authors: Grassa Rihab , Naouar Anissa , Aqeel Mohammed , Khalil Abdallah , Hamdan Bakhit , Nader Tayeb 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that determine the long-term readiness of UAE-listed companies to handle environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and disruptions.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, we use S&P Global Ratings' ESG evaluation to assess the long-term preparedness of UAE-listed companies in addressing ESG risks and opportunities. The score for long-term preparedness provides a forward-looking, cross-sector analysis of a company’s capacity to operate successfully in the future, based on how ESG factors may affect stakeholders and lead to material direct or indirect financial impacts. Specifically, the paper investigates the corporate governance and ownership structure factors that significantly impact the ability of UAE-listed companies to effectively prepare for and respond to long-term ESG risks and opportunities. Our final sample consists of 48 listed companies observed over the period from 2019 to 2021. We employ an ordered logit model for our estimations.FindingsOur paper findings provide evidence that (1) firm size has a positive significant effect on ESG rating and governance rating implying that larger firms have a robust governance system and strong ability to implement ESG strategies within the organization. (2) Firm performance measured by ROE looks to be an important determinant of ESG rating, environmental rating and social rating. (3) Firm leverage has a positive and significant effect on ESG rating and environmental rating. (4) Board size has a positive effect on social rating and governance rating. (5) Government ownership has a positive and significant effect on ESG rating, environmental rating and governance rating. (6) Institutional ownership has a positive and significant effect on governance rating.Practical implicationsThis paper has several practical implications. First, by adopting a forward-looking upstream approach that identifies the determinants of long-term ESG preparedness, it supports the efforts of UAE regulators to enforce ESG strategies among listed firms. Second, the paper provides an overview of the long-term preparedness for ESG risks and opportunities for firms listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), which can aid various stakeholders in making informed decisions. Third, the findings underscore the need to strengthen corporate governance mechanisms to promote sustainable development.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this paper is the first to explore the determinants of long-term preparedness for ESG risks and opportunities among UAE-listed companies, utilizing a unique dataset to assess ESG performance. The research contributes to understanding the factors influencing firms' long-term readiness to handle ESG challenges and supports regulators' efforts to implement ESG strategies in the UAE market.
Sociopreneurial behaviour formation: antecedents and conversion. Case of dairy farming industry in Indonesia
Authors: Arrasyid Muhammad Iqbal , Sidek Shafie Bin , Ismail Noor Azlin , Amaliyah Amaliyah 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to identify the psychological factors predicting sociopreneurial intention (SEI) and gain insight into the conversion of SEI to sociopreneurial behaviour (SEB) in the presence of facilitating events (FE) as a moderating factor.

Design/methodology/approach
Hypotheses are statistically tested using a partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) based on purposive survey data (n = 110) from the leaders of dairy cooperatives in Indonesia. The measurement items are specifically developed for this research after thoroughly analysing the questionnaire items provided by prior studies.

Findings
The findings support the hypotheses that empathy (EM), perceived social responsibility (PSR) and self-efficacy (SEFF) are strong predictors of SEI. Moreover, although SEI can be directly converted to SEB, FE significantly moderated that conversion.

Research limitations/implications
Future research should also involve the impact of SEB on the community and the sociopreneurs.

Originality/value
This research empirically examines the influence of external factors in converting SEI into SEB, which prior studies overlooked. Moreover, it involves the leaders of dairy cooperatives in Indonesia who perform SEB to help smallholder farmers’ communities facing dairy farming issues such as capital, milk productivity, land size and others as research participants.
Carcass decay inhibits denitrification indirectly by regulating the microbiota and physicochemical properties in a model water system
Authors: Yang Jiawei , Yu Qiaoling , Su Wanghong , Wang Sijie , Wang Xiaochen , Han Qian , Li Huan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Animal carcass decomposition is involved in nitrogen (N) cycle in the aquatic ecosystems, for example denitrification, volatilization and leaching. The denitrification process is a crucial part of the nitrogen cycle, helping to alleviate biological toxicity resulting from nitrate accumulation. However, it is still unknown whether and how cadaver decay affects the denitrifiers and their activity in river water.

In this study, six denitrifiers (encoding napA, narG, nirK, nirS, norB and nosZ, respectively) and denitrifying activity were investigated in a model water system with nitrogen pollution from corpse decomposition using high‐throughput sequencing, real‐time quantitative PCR and denitrifying enzyme activity (DEA) assay.

Cadaver decay increased the quantity and altered the composition of denitrifying microbiota. Multiple regression on distance matrices revealed that corpse decay had a significantly greater impact on the denitrification communities than temperature. To our surprise, the DEA decreased in the contaminated water by cadavers. The multiple regression models revealed that the abundance of denitrifying taxa and the gene copies may jointly predict changes in DEA, with highest contribution coming from the norB‐type Hydrogenophaga. Further, the partial least squares path model (PLS‐PM) showed that corpse decay indirectly inhibited DEA via the denitrification community and water physicochemical properties.

Synthesis and applications. This study provides important insights into how cadaver decomposition can reduce denitrification activity in water systems. These findings can assist us in scientifically managing and remediating polluted water bodies.