bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
HR Practices Through the Lens of Technology and Digital Transformation
Authors: Dreković Edisa , Radosavljević Marija , Teofilović Žaklina 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The company’s digital transformation requires the optimization and automation of processes through Industry 4.0 technology, leading to a new business model. Along with technology, effective human resource management (HRM) is crucial for this model. HRM and Industry 4.0 technology are interdependent. Technologies require new HR operating models, and HR, through organizational management strategies such as change management, agile organizations, and talent management, influences the provision of a workforce capable of implementing these disruptive technologies. This paper focuses on HR's role in digital transformation and the resulting changes in HRM and HR practices. It presents use cases of Industry 4.0 technology and their benefits. The study presented in this paper examines the impact of HR practices on operational, financial, and employee performance in relation to the use of disruptive technologies. A survey questionnaire was used to examine this impact on 11 large and medium-sized companies in Serbia, using statistical methods of descriptive statistics and correlation analysis through SPSS 23 software to analyze the results. The research showed that the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in HR processes has a positive effect on employee performance, as well as operational and financial performance. Other hypotheses were only partially proven. The research also revealed the lack of training for HR employees regarding the use of digital technologies in HR processes and digital skills compared to other sectors in the company. The recommendation is that HR managers begin training on the digitization of HRM as soon as possible.
Necessary prerequisites for evidence-based practice: results of investigating nurses’ informatics competency and information literacy skills
Authors: Farokhzadian Jamileh , Jouparinejad Somayeh , Montazeri Mahdieh , Bakhshipour Elham , Sabzi Amirreza , Falahati-Marvast Fatemeh 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between nursing informatics (NI) competency and information literacy skills for evidence-based practice (EBP) among intensive care nurses. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 184 nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). The study data were collected through demographic information, Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment Tool (NICAT), and information literacy skills for EBP questionnaires. The intensive care nurses received competent and low-moderate levels for the total scores of NI competency and information literacy skills, respectively. They received a moderate score for the use of different information resources but a low score for information searching skills, different search features, and knowledge about search operators, and only 31.5% of the nurses selected the most appropriate statement. NI competency and related subscales had a significant direct bidirectional correlation with information literacy skills for EBP and its subscales (P < 0.05). Nurses require a high level of NI competency and information literacy for EBP to obtain up-to-date information and provide better care and decision-making. Health planners and policymakers should develop interventions to enhance NI competency and information literacy skills among nurses and motivate them to use EBP in clinical settings.
Clean City, Green Future: The Path Towards Sustainability Throught Education
Authors: Quispe Ada Patricia Barturén , Farfán Carmen Carreño , Ramos Hilda Angélica Del Carpio , Purihuamán Marilín Sánchez , Scheineder Sebastian Huangal , Guzman Blanca Romero , Hernández Sergio Rafael Del Carpio , Ramos Pedro Antonio Del Carpio , Llanos Segundo Alberto Vásquez 
Published: March 2024

Objective: Solid waste management is a topic of growing concern globally due to the environmental, economic and social impacts. In this regard, the objective was to teach the management of household solid waste to a pilot group of families through the application of an environmental educational program, to ensure the sustainability of a clean city with a green future.

Method: Conferences were held with experts in the field, which provided essential information for the formulation of problem, objective, and activity trees. For the application of the program, three key dimensions were considered: knowledge of solid waste and its impact on the environment, the attitude of the population towards the disposal of household solid waste, and citizen awareness regarding the environment. The collection of relevant data was carried out through specific surveys and was validated through the use of the Cronbach's Alpha reliability index. The study sample consisted of 278 participants, with an average of five people per family. The distribution of the surveys was carried out at six randomly selected locations.

Results: 84 % recognize the importance of education on solid waste management, 92 % show a positive attitude towards waste disposal, and 96 % are committed to sharing knowledge. Furthermore, 88 % value the contribution of recyclers to the recycling chain.

Conclusions: The challenge lies in expanding the pilot program to involve a variety of institutions and businesses, ensuring long-term sustainability and strengthening the role of the municipality in waste recycling and disposal management.
Loess doll from Pleistocene loess-like sediments in the Vishera diamond-bearing area (Perm region)
Authors: Paktovsky Y. G. 
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the study is to investigate the cranes from loess-like deposits as indicator formations for the glacial epochs of the late Pleistocene – Holocene using current lithology methods. The motivating reason for the study was that loess-like deposits directly “seal” the industrial placer of the Silurian diamond-bearing reservoir in the Vishera diamondiferous region.Loess doll (loess pupae, dutiki) are concretions weakly cemented by iron hydroxides, consisting of quartz grains with an admixture of fine-silty feldspars. In terms of granulometry and mineral composition, the cranes correspond to the loess-like deposits that host them and are the frame of the root system of tundra-type grass vegetation. In the center of the concretion, in place of the disappeared grass root, a hollow tubule is preserved, sometimes filled with silty sand from the surrounding rocks.The granulometric composition of loess-like deposits was studied using an Analysette 22 MicroTec plus laser diffraction analyzer. Mineral composition of the heavy fraction of loess-like and underlying sediments – using quantitative mineralogical analysis. Quantitative gross mineral composition and the ratio of clay minerals in the pelitic fraction – using a D2 Phaser X-ray powder diffractometer (Bruker, Germany).The data obtained can be used for geological surveying and exploration of diamond-bearing placers in the Urals and in regions with a similar geological structure. It must be borne in mind that in the study area the described loess-like deposits do not have a direct connection with industrial placer diamond content.
Microclimatic and thermal balance studies in the natural conditions of the middle categories of South Yakutia
Authors: Раkhomova L. S. 
Published: March 2024

The article reveals the activities of the Zolotinka geocryological station in South Yakutia, one of the BAM expeditions of the Institute of Permafrost, USSR Academy of Sciences. Relevance. The article is dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of Maria Gavrilova, a climatologist, permafrost scientist, famous in Russian and world science, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences [1].The BAM expeditions of the Institute of Permafrost were united by a common research topic “Prediction of the evolution of the cryolithozone in the development of the territory adjacent to the BAM railway” to predict the state of geocryological conditions and make practical recommendations for the construction of engineering structures in settlements, stations and roads in the Maly BAM zone [2].In different natural conditions, landscapes of the foothills of the Stanovoi Ridge of South Yakutia (valleys, watersheds, as well as on the slopes of different exposures), special permafrost conditions are formed associated with the patterns of heat exchange of the upper layers of the earth’s crust – the earth’s surface – the atmosphere [2]. To identify permafrost, microclimatic and thermal balance conditions in the midlands of South Yakutia, on the territory of the village of Iengra of the Neryungrinsky City Council, on September 1, 1975, the Zolotinka geocryological station was organized under the leadership of Dr. Gavrilova. The year-round station conducted three full cycles of microclimatic and thermal balance studies from 1975-1978. A retrospective approach to the topic of the BAM expedition organized by the Institute of Permafrost made it possible in this article to familiarize and summarize in detail the scientific and organizational activities of Maria Gavrilova on the work of the Zolotinka geocryological station in 1975-1978.
Gender Differences and the Usage of Online Banking Services in Swaziland
Authors: Zwane Siboniso , Wannenburg Elizma , Jager Johan de 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Through centuries, women are being perceived as being unable to adapt to change and are more likely to be technophobic. The usage of online banking changed the lives of both males and females globally, by providing customers access to their accounts, at any given time or place. With that said, the purpose of this study is to determine if and how male and female online banking customers differ in how they perceive the usage of the online banking systems in an emerging economy such as Swaziland.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A self-administrated survey was used to collect data from more than 280 banking customers within two regions in Swaziland.
Findings: The findings highlighted that no significant differences exist between male and female customers, however both genders were not fully comfortable and satisfied with the usage of the current online banking systems in Swaziland.
Implications/Originality/Value: In an emerging country such as Swaziland, it is vital for banks to understand why online banking users are still not fully satisfied with the current online banking system. By understanding the reasons can assist banks in the development of a more efficient and user-friendly system which would ultimately satisfy the needs to these customers.
Problems Faced by Online Gemstone Traders of NamakMandi market at Pakistani Airports
Authors: Owais Syed , Bangash Arshad khan , Raza Javaria 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This paper analyses the views and experiences of gemstone traders at the NamakMandi (NM) gemstone market.
Methodology: The paper draws on the data from a stakeholder’s workshop held at Bacha Khan University Charsadda (Pakistan) and ten (10) semi-structured interviews primarily with traders, which were conducted as part of a larger research project for identifying factors inhibiting the beneficiation of gemstones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Findings: The paper demonstrates that while the advent of the internet has ushered in quite a new era in the gemstone trade, particularly triggering higher interest among youth to initiate online gemstone businesses, but they are improvising and experimenting in an environment that is completely devoid of any official regulatory environment or support. In the face of the absence of relevant laws and regulations, the employees of the customs department at the airport resort to extortions and bribes both during the exportation and importation of gemstones in Pakistan.
Implications: Unless an appropriate regulatory and supportive environment is created, online gemstone businesses may have a very sluggish growth, thus, taping its potential to create income-earning opportunities and revenue for the government.
Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer Buying Behavior Reaction, Survival, and Adjustment Due to the Pandemic
Authors: Mohammad Jan , Wasim Saima , Rizvi Syed Aamir Alam , Abideen Zain Ul 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The rationale of this research study is to explore the change in consumer buying behavior (CBB), their reaction, which is measured by consumer hoarding behavior (CHB), rejection of behavioral directives (RBD), survival, which is measured by social connectedness (SC), do-it-yourself behavior (DIY), and adjustment, which is measured by lifestyle changes (LSC), due to the outbreak of the novel pandemic of COVID-19. The spread of COVID-19 has affected the well-being of consumers, and the lockdown initiatives across countries have created widespread panic and anxiety. The pandemic has affected the rich, the poor, and the lower class of society, where putting food on the table has become imperative.
Research Design: Research was conducted through an adopted questionnaire, and the sample size for the study was 384. Data analysis was done through SPSS, where the hypotheses were empirically tested to reach the novel findings.
Findings: Results indicated that CHB was the significant determinant of CBB, whereas RBD, SC, DIY, and LSC were found to be insignificant, causing no impact on CBB. This paper emphasizes analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on CBB, their reaction, survival, and adjustment due to the novel pandemic.
Practical Implication: The implications of this research paper are to propose and create awareness for marketers regarding the permanent shifts in consumer buying behavior in response to COVID-19 and the way forward into the future lives of consumers post-COVID-19.
Analyzing the Influence of High Commitment Human Resource Management Practices on the Performance of University Non-academic Staff in Pakistan: A Two-Stage Mediation and Moderation Study
Authors: Haq Muhammad Ahtisham Ul , John Romel , Gul Muhammad Shahzad , Rao Zia-Ur-Rehman 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The primary goals of this study are to scrutinise the relationship between high-commitment and non-academic staff performance by developing a conceptual model of mediation impact of affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment on the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and non-academic staff performance; and the moderate impact of human capital factors on the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment.
Design/Methodology/Approach: For this study, primary data has been collected from a survey method of 250 respondents who are working as non-academic staff in HEIs in Pakistan. In order to examine the moderation and mediating mechanisms of variables, 13 hypotheses were constructed based on the conceptual model and literature study and tested using SPSS 25 and Smart PLS using the bootstrapping approach.
Finding: The study's findings demonstrate that high-commitment HRM practises have a statistically significant influence on non-academic staff perceptions of behavioural outcomes such as affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment. Likewise, the extracted results are also statistically significant that HC factors positively moderate the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment.
Implication/Originality/Value: HEIs carry out HCHRMPs, they will be able to effectively elevate the level of organizational commitment of their non-academic staff performance.
Collaborative Communication Model for MSEs Business Sustainability at Pongkor National Geopark
Authors: Sarbana Baban , Saleh Amiruddin , Fatchiya Anna , Firdaus Muhammad 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Local economic development is part of the development of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the Geopark area which distinguishes them from MSEs with the Geoproduct concept, namely products that have a geoliteracy. Collaborative communication in development communication requires the involvement of stakeholders in the development process from planning, implementation to monitoring and evaluation to realize the sustainability of MSEs business. The research objectives are: (1) analyzing the characteristics of MSE actors and MSE business conditions in the Pongkor National Geopark area; (2) analyzing the perceptions of stakeholders and their influence on MSE business sustainability; (3) formulating a collaborative communication model that describes the variables that affect MSE business sustainability.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was conducted using a Mix Method approach, namely sequential exploratory, with the first order of quantitative methods and the second order using qualitative methods. The qualitative research method was conducted with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The quantitative research method was carried out with the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method to determine the communication model of MSE business sustainability in the Pongkor National Geopark.
Findings: The results showed that the characteristics of MSE actors have secondary education with a generally culinary business and have joined the community. There are differences in perceptions from stakeholders related to factors that affect business sustainability which include competitive products, competent human resources and collaborating stakeholders; and the collaboration communication model shows that collaborative competence is influenced by digital competence, stakeholder support and interest in Geopark and Geoproduct, and collaborative competence affects MSE business sustainability in Pongkor National Geopark. Based on this, it is found that the collaborative communication model has not been effective because the level of understanding of collaboration by stakeholders, especially MSE actors, is not optimal.
Implications/Originality/Value: So in the future, the collaborative communication model can be improved through rational choices from the use of digital communication that can eliminate space and time barriers, especially for MSE actors.
Business Model for Virtual Programs in the Event Organizer Company: An Analysis
Authors: Andari Trias Widha , Utami Athika Dwi Wiji , Satrio Putra Uji Deva , Arif Sonhaji 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to determine the development strategies that are applied by event organizer company in the virtual event program as an alternative to business development in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data using in-depth interviews with several key informants, including business owners, employees, and customers of event organizer companies that organize virtual event programs. The object of this research is the business model canvas for the virtual event program which is formulated from the results of primary and secondary data collection.
Findings: The business development strategy implemented for holding virtual events is outlined in a business model canvas consisting of nine components, including (1) value proposition, (2) customer segments, (3) customer relationships, (4) customer channels, (5) revenue, (6) key activities, (7) key resources, (8) key partnerships, and (9) cost structures.
Implications/Originality/Value: This research provides benefits which are the business models that can be applied by industry practitioners in virtual event programs to adapt to the development of industrial revolution 4.0. For education, this research can be a reference for research on event organizer business development strategies.
Financial Leverage, Distress, and Firms Performance: Global and Local Perspective
Authors: Chaudhary Ghulam Mujtaba , Iqbal Zafar , Hussain Nazakat 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study examined the effect of financial leverage on firms’ performance. The study examined the phenomenon in the background of financial crisis.
Methodology: For detailed investigation, the study selected 1879 firms from different countries of the world. In the meantime, the study selected a sample of 263 firms from domestic economy of Pakistan. Firm level secondary data of 2005-2012 were used for analysis purposes. Panel regression model is applied, and interactive dummy were added to probe the effect of leverage in crisis period.
Findings: The study found a negative effect of leverage on firms’ performance. During the crisis period, leverage remained helpful to absorb the negative effect of crisis on firms selected from different countries. The similar trend for firms in Pakistan was, however not observed. Based on study results, it is concluded that the leverage plays a substantial role in firms and extreme care is needed in its adjustment. Furthermore, behaviour and dynamics of firms in Pakistan are different from many other countries.
Implications: The local dynamics and circumstances should be considered in designing the capital structure of the firms.
Consumer's Attitude Towards Sponsored Content and the Impact of Influencer's Credibility, Brand Credibility, and Influencer's Motive
Authors: Mohammad Jan , Wasim Saima , Rizvi Syed Aamir Alam , Abideen Zain Ul 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Sponsored content in the form of covert messages is deceptive on consumers' behalf. When a consumer is aware of the sponsored content, they infer influencer motives and starts to resist such content hurting engagement. Sponsored content also adds to consumers hence the rationale of this research study is to explore the impact of influencer credibility, sponsorship disclosure, and brand credibility on consumer's attitudes toward sponsored content. The mediating role of consumer inferences of influencer motives is the highlight of the study. The framework is assessed in the light of attribution theory. Research Design: The research has a cause-to-effect design. It elaborates on the relationship among the constructs with an underpinning theory. Data from the sample of 218 participants were analyzed and comprehended using PLS-SEM. Findings: The outcome of the study has identified that influencer credibility had a significant impact on consumer's attitudes toward sponsored content whereas, brand credibility and sponsorship disclosure showed a non-significant impact. Moreover, sponsorship disclosure moderated the impact between brand credibility and consumer resistance towards sponsored content. Lastly, consumer inference of influencer motives has a mediation effect between BC and CRSC. Practical Implications: The relative importance of influencer motives and sponsorship disclosure is established for the first time in the current research study. The new findings are a substantial contribution to the body of knowledge and the theory. The practical implications of the study are focused on the industry.