bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring the implementation of lesson study in Portugal and England through the lens of institutionalism
Authors: Seleznyov Sarah , Quaresma Marisa , Ehren Melanie , Goei Sui Lin , Fonseca Gorete 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study examines the challenges and successes of implementing and sustaining lesson study (LS) as an approach to in-service teacher professional development (PD) in primary schools in Portugal and England, highlighting the impact of institutional contexts.Design/methodology/approachTwo schools that used LS as an approach to PD over a period of at least three years were identified. The theoretical framework of institutionalism guided the methodology and analysis of findings, seeking to explore relationships between institutionalised PD practices at national and school level, and how interactions between actors in schools helped or hindered the institutionalism of LS. The qualitative case studies included document analysis, observations of LS practices and interviews with teachers and leaders engaging in LS.FindingsThe findings reveal the importance of institutional entrepreneurs, who create a narrative to support LS, allocate resources to enable it and create a “relational space”, in which it can be tested and tweaked before sharing with others in the school. An institutional entrepreneur is particularly vital when national regulatory frameworks prescribe specific PD types that are not conducive to LS (such as in Portugal). However, even in more open frameworks, the entrepreneur needs to frame the LS model to fit institutionalised expectations.Originality/valueThis study, with its analysis of strategies that support sustained use of LS in schools, advances the growing field of LS research. This field of research is moving its focus from short-term LS projects that concentrate on immediate impact on teachers and students, to a sustainable approach that uses LS for in-service, school-based teacher PD, a practice with a long history in Japan.
Organisational culture as the antecedent of supply chain collaboration and its relationship with competitive advantage
Authors: Tran Dung Thi My , Thai Vinh Van , Duc Truong Ton Hien , Nguyen Thanh-Thuy 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis research aims to examine the effect of organisational culture on supply chain collaboration and firms’ competitive advantage in the garment industry in Vietnam.Design/methodology/approachUnderpinned by the relational view and the organisational culture theories, the conceptual framework was proposed. This study obtained data from a survey of 192 managers in garment firms in Vietnam. A structural equation modelling was employed to examine the relationship between organisational culture, supply chain collaboration and competitive advantage.FindingsThere was a significant positive relationship between organisational culture in terms of group and development types and supply chain collaboration. Besides, the results revealed a significant positive relationship between supply chain collaboration and competitive advantage in terms of cost and differentiation. Furthermore, the cost competitive advantage was also found to have a significant positive effect on differentiation competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis study is perhaps one of the first empirical attempts to examine the relationship between organisational culture, supply chain collaboration and competitive advantage in the garment industry in Vietnam. Moreover, this study extends the application of the relational view and organisational culture theories in explaining these relationships in a new research context.
Contributory social security and employment-based social protection for informal workers: moderating role of regulatory framework
Authors: Dash Mohapatra Bighnesh , Sahoo Chandan Kumar 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study examines the role of contributory social security and the regulatory framework extending social protection for workers in the informal economy.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative investigation of social insurance, regulatory mechanisms and social protection is worth studying in a developing country like India. The mediating role of contributory social security and the moderating effect of the regulatory framework in the association between employment relations and employment-based social protection are examined using structural equation modelling with the help of smart PLS software.FindingsThe results ascertain the growing necessity of contributory insurance for workers in the informal economy as it plays a mediating role, while a robust regulatory framework strengthens the marriage between dimensions of employment relations and social protection in the informal economy.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to the literature on informal employment relations, informal economy and regulatory framework. The study results from the specific sector and region could raise questions about generalisability and suitability in other contexts.Practical implicationsThe emergence of contributory social security in developing countries offers pathways for both government and private insurance providers. Further, it has potential implications for labour adminstration, policymakers and the state by establishing the effect of a robust regulatory framework to extend social security for the excluded working class in the informal economy.Originality/valueThis empirical study carried out an inclusive approach with the involvement of all employers, workers and governmental agencies is argued to be the solution for the social protection of the working poor.
Sustainable innovation practices: a single case study in a wine SME
Authors: Franco Mário , Rodrigues Margarida , Albuquerque Jaciara 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Sustainable innovation began to be addressed in academic circles in the early 2000s. However, there is still a gap in the adoption of innovative sustainable practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) context. Therefore, this study aims to identify the specific challenges and benefits that SMEs face when adopting innovative sustainable practices.

Design/methodology/approach
To fulfil this objective, a qualitative methodology was used, specifically a single case study in a wine SME. For data collection, the interview, based on the informal conversation method, was carried out personally with the firm’s entrepreneur-manager.

Findings
From the content analysis, the empirical evidence shows that by integrating sustainable innovation into their operations, SMEs can contribute to reducing their environmental impact and promoting sustainability at a local and global level.

Practical implications
This empirical study shows that SMEs do not face unique challenges, such as responding to the limited resources they have and competitive pressures, with the use of innovative sustainable practices in their operations being one of the most promising responses.

Originality/value
This study is innovative because it shows the importance of SMEs recognising and integrating social responsibility associated with environmental awareness into their business strategies and that innovation is an essential requirement for implementing sustainable practices. A framework about sustainable innovation practices within SME is also proposed.
Towards environmentally just supply chains: from harm reduction to transformative sustainability actions
Authors: Matthews Lee , Silva Minelle E. , Figueiredo Marina D. , Lai Jia Yen 
Published: February 2025

PurposeIn response to the worsening environmental crisis, there have been multiple calls for sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) scholars and practitioners to adopt a “business-not-as-usual” approach based on justice, fairness, equity and sustainability. We add to this literature by proposing environmental justice (EJ) as a key concept for the theory and practice of SSCM.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual article builds SSCM theory on EJ and contributes to supply chain justice research and practice by introducing the concept of the “environmentally just supply chain” and presenting pathways for operationalizing it in practice.FindingsThree pathways are proposed to leverage transformative SSCM to create environmentally just supply chains: human rights due diligence, resilience thinking and coproduction of environmentally just supply chains.Practical implicationsThe three pathways can be used by actors within a supply chain to create environmentally just supply chains.Originality/valueThis article extends transformative, non-instrumental perspectives on environmental sustainability within SSCM scholarship to provide insights into how supply chains can be transformed through EJ. Not only does the article show the relevance of EJ for SSCM theory and practice, but it elaborates pathways for moving from harm reduction to transformative sustainability actions.
Facilitating episodic recall for repeated events: insights from a diverse range of professionals
Authors: Deck Sarah L. , Powell Martine B. , Brubacher Sonja P. , Paterson Helen M. , Fisher Ronald P. 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
When an event unfolds in a similar way on multiple occasions, investigators often need information about specific episodes. This study aims to gain new insights into strategies for eliciting episodic details about a repeated event by exploring the perspectives and approaches of experienced professionals sampled across a diverse range of fields.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors sampled 16 professionals from various fields, including medicine, law and other groups (e.g., airline investigator), who were highly experienced in their roles and who regularly interview people about repeated events. The professionals were asked about their approach to eliciting episodic details, and their responses were subjected to thematic qualitative analysis.

Findings
The professionals’ approach was broadly consistent with evidence-based recommendations; however, some promising avenues for further research exploration emerged – particularly the use of external evidence as retrieval cues and mental context reinstatement.

Originality/value
This research uses a relatively novel methodological approach by sampling professionals with extensive experience across diverse professional fields. The findings highlight the widespread applicability of repeated-event research and the need to broaden the current research scope to enhance its relevance and impact in the field.
Do public sector banks achieve technical efficiency through mergers and acquisition in India? Insights from DEA, Malmquist and SFA
Authors: Maani Jasmine , Dunstan Rajkumar A. , Barik Nirakar 
Published: February 2025

PurposeMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are increasingly being adopted as a strategic approach to consolidating financial institutions and banks, with a focus on enhancing capital strength, broadening business operations and maintaining financial stability. Operational efficiency within the banking sector is crucial for effective functioning and delivering quality services to customers. This study analyzes the efficiency of large-scale mergers involving several Indian public sector banks announced between 2016 and 2019.Design/methodology/approachThe study used Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Logistic Regression, Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis for the analysis purpose.FindingsThe results from DEA indicate that the average efficiency of merged public sector banks improved post-merger, with four out of six banks achieving technical efficiency in the post-merger period. However, efficiency varied, with OTE scores ranging from 65.8 to 100%. The SFA analysis shows that loanable funds are key drivers of both interest and non-interest income, while significant inefficiencies, particularly in labor, require attention. Physical capital plays a secondary role in income generation. The Malmquist productivity index analysis reveals a 1.6% average productivity growth in the post-merger year Y+1, driven by technological change, with positive TFP in Y+1 and Y+2 and a decline in Y+3. Only four of the six merged banks, namely Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank, achieved positive TFP growth, primarily due to improvement in technical efficiency. Additionally, the logistic regression analysis indicates that asset quality and size have statistically significant regression coefficients in predicting operational technical efficiency (OTE).Originality/valueThis paper will contribute to the existing literature of banking, mergers and acquisitions and financial economies.
Can sustainable activities improve current and future financial performance: an empirical study of Islamic banks in Asia
Authors: Prayoga Angga Septian , Siswantoro Dodik 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine the relationship between sustainable activities and financial performance under the moderation of the Shariah supervisory board (SSB) of Islamic banks (IBs).

Design/methodology/approach
The sample consists of IBs in Asia from 2015 to 2018. Sustainable activities were collected from sustainability and annual reports, while additional data were sourced from Orbis, Thomson Reuters, and Euromonitor. Weighted content analysis measures sustainable activities, and general least square regression was used to test the hypothesis.

Findings
Sustainable activities are positively correlated to IBs’ financial performance in the current and following year. However, the SSB cannot strengthen this relationship.

Practical implications
IBs should integrate sustainable financing or green banking into their strategies and operations, as shareholders are increasingly drawn to investing in banks that demonstrate strong social and environmental responsibility.

Social implications
First, policymakers can improve guidelines related to sustainability in IBs in line with Islamic concepts and perspectives. Second, regulation can optimize the role of SSB in terms of sustainability based on maqasid shariah.

Originality/value
This study examines sustainable activities per the concept of maqasid shariah. Financial performance testing is carried out not only in the current period but also in one subsequent year. Limited research exists in this area, especially with a large sample in the Asian region.
Efficiency of APEC region ports: an approach introducing weights restrictions in DEA
Authors: Delfin Odette 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper introduces a revenue efficiency DEA model with weight restrictions and variable returns to scale, designed to evaluate the efficiency of 38 ports in the Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used is the analysis of the data envelope, where the technical, cost and allocative efficiency is calculated with the incorporation of weight restrictions aimed at preventing the generation of unrealistically high efficiency scores.FindingsThe findings indicate that the implementation of weight restrictions successfully eliminated outliers. However, there was a general decrease in efficiency across three key measures: technical, revenue and allocative. In the realm of allocative efficiency, none of the ports reached a perfect score.Practical implicationsThe major contribution of this research is that despite numerous studies on port efficiency utilizing DEA methodology, none have integrated weight restrictions into overall efficiency assessments. Therefore, the study’s objective is to gauge revenue efficiency, dissected into technical and allocative efficiency, across 38 ports in the APEC region. This is achieved through the implementation of weight restrictions alongside variable returns to scale.Originality/valueThe major contribution of this research is that despite numerous studies on port efficiency utilizing DEA methodology, none have integrated weight restrictions into overall efficiency assessments.
Women in accounting research: a review of gender diversity, equity and inclusion
Authors: Mehnaz Laura , Yang Cherrie 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to provide a systematic literature review on contemporary women-centric accounting research through the lens of gender diversity, equity and inclusion.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors reviewed 210 papers published in 44 accounting journals between 2015 and 2023, using a modified version of Shields (1997) framework that profiles a detailed analysis of gender accounting topics across research settings, sample settings, jurisdiction, theories, research methods and data analysis techniques.

Findings
The review highlights an imbalance in research attention, with a predominant focus on gender diversity in governance, followed by gender equity, leaving gender inclusion relatively underexplored. The studies show notable progress in gender diversity within corporate leadership, demonstrating its positive impact on performance, audit quality, reporting and environmental, social and governance considerations. Nonetheless, women in the accounting profession continue to face challenges to equitable opportunities and inclusion, predominantly driven by gender stereotypes, patriarchal systems and motherhood impacts.

Practical implications
This research offers valuable insights that extend beyond academia, with practical implications for policy and corporate practice. The findings highlight the pressing need to reassess corporate cultures that devalue feminine occupational norms and inclusivity, particularly for women balancing family responsibilities. The authors recommend that firms go beyond increasing gender representation to actively address challenges and adopt policies that foster a genuine equitable and inclusive workplace in accounting.

Originality/value
This research adds to the current gender accounting dialogue by providing an in-depth profiling analysis of existing studies. The authors highlight often-overlooked barriers to gender equity and inclusion, emphasising the need to address them to fully realise the benefits of gender diversity at workplace.
Emerging trends in mental health and work performance research: a bibliometric analysis and future research agenda
Authors: Islam Md Asadul , Xin Baogui 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to explore emerging trends in mental health and work performance research, identifying key themes and future research directions.

Design/methodology/approach
This study analyzed 743 relevant documents downloaded from Scopus database published between 2014 and 2024 using VOSviewer software for co-citation and co-occurrence analyses.

Findings
Findings reveal significant growth in research focusing mental health and work performance research. The western countries, such as USA, United Kingdom and Australia, emerge as leading contributors to the field, with medicine and psychology dominating the subject areas. The analysis highlights a complex interplay between employee mental health and work performance, underscoring the need for more interdisciplinary research. The results emphasize the necessity for customized interventions, long-term impact studies, cross-cultural research, technological innovations and policy advocacy to effectively address mental health issues in the workplace.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of current research trends on mental health and work performance for the first time in the literature and provides a foundation for future investigations. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights for researchers, practitioners and policymakers seeking to enhance employee well-being and optimize work performance in contemporary organizational settings.
Perceptions and attitudes toward police among justice-involved youths’ parents: a scoping review
Authors: Rasoal Chato , Blomqvist Mickelsson Tony 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis scoping review mapped the extant literature on parents with a justice-involved youth and their attitudes and perceptions toward police. The study aimed to explore two research questions: (1) How do perceptions between parent and youth correspond? and (2) What factors affect the parental perception of police?Design/methodology/approachA total of 14 studies were identified and analyzed. The review focused on understanding the relationship between parental and youth perceptions of police, as well as identifying factors that influence parental attitudes.FindingsIn short, parents’ perception of police strongly corresponds to that of youths’ perception of police and parents with negative views of the police significantly impact how their children perceive law enforcement. Parental perceptions were found to be influenced by demographic, interpersonal and contextual factors. Notably, police officers’ communicative skills, transparency and ability to interact with parents of justice-involved youth without stigmatizing them were critical in shaping positive perceptions.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings are based on a geographically limited number of studies. Future research should further explore these dynamics in different sociocultural contexts and expand the sample size for broader conclusions.Practical implicationsThe study underscores the importance of police officers developing strong communication skills and engaging with parents in a manner that avoids stigmatization. Improved interactions between law enforcement and families are essential for supporting justice-involved youth.Originality/valueThis review highlights the role of parental attitudes in shaping youth perceptions of law enforcement that may inform police training aimed at fostering cooperation with families.
Mapping initial teacher education program courses with professional standards of teachers: implications for professional learning
Authors: Getenet Seyum 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the alignment of initial teacher education (ITE) courses with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs), drawing on Shulman’s (1986) categories of teacher competencies for teaching and Grossman’s (1990) model for sources of teacher competencies.

Design/methodology/approach
The study was conducted at a School of Education at a regional university in Australia. Data were collected from relevant accreditation documents and course specifications, comprising 96 course specifications and three accreditation documents.

Findings
The findings revealed that the ITE courses primarily focused on “Professional Knowledge” while placing less emphasis on “Professional Engagement”. The courses strongly emphasised planning for and implementing effective teaching and learning competencies. Additionally, the study found no significant difference in the preference for the APSTs across different programs or within a program.

Originality/value
This study highlights the importance of evaluating the alignment of ITE courses with APSTs and suggests the need for additional professional learning opportunities for graduate teachers to enhance their professional engagement competencies.