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A moderated mediation model of the relationship between socially responsible human resource management and employee workplace green behaviour
Authors: Nguyen Canh Minh , Chau Thi Le Duyen , Pham Bao Thai , Dang Ngoc Thi My 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to present an exploration of green intrinsic motivation’s mediating role in the relationship between socially responsible human resource management (SRHRM) and employee workplace green behaviour. Additionally, green leadership behaviour’s moderating role within this relationship is investigated.Design/methodology/approachData were collected via a survey using a convenience sampling approach with a sample of 300 employees in Vietnam. A path analysis and the bootstrapping technique in the SPSS Process macro were used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results demonstrate that employee green intrinsic motivation mediates the association between SRHRM and workplace green behaviour. Furthermore, the findings indicate that green leadership behaviour attenuates the mediation.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that managers should be aware of green intrinsic motivation’s role in encouraging employee workplace green behaviour that results from SRHRM implementation. Organisations should provide resources and enact policies to promote green intrinsic motivation and foster employees’ engagement in workplace environmental activities. Additionally, organisations must be aware of the potentially negative impact of green leadership behaviour and proactively ensure that such actions are authentic, aligned with SRHRM practices, applicable to employees’ work and administered carefully to prevent the perception of micromanagement.Originality/valueThis is the first study to examine green intrinsic motivation as the underlying psychological mechanism and green leadership behaviour as the boundary condition that affects the relationship between SRHRM and employee workplace green behaviour.
Unleashing the process of Industry 4.0 adoption: a resource-based view and new stakeholder theory approach
Authors: Duarte Alonso Abel , Vu Oanh Thi Kim , Nguyen Trung Quang , McClelland Robert , Nguyen Ngan Mai , Huynh Hoa Thi Ngoc , Nguyen Trung Thanh , Akbari Mohammadreza , Atay Erhan 
Published: February 2025

Purpose The purpose of this research is to advance the conceptual and practitioner understanding concerning the maximisation of Industry 4.0 technologies industries in an emerging economy. The study first examines the internal resources that companies possess to implement Industry 4.0 effectively and, second, identifies the critical gaps that necessitate external resources, both at the industry and government levels.Design/methodology/approach The study embraces qualitative and inductive approaches with semi-structured interviews conducted with 112 company leaders representing nine industries and operating in various cities/regions of Vietnam.Findings The data analysis helped unveil 16 critical dimensions. Notably, the organisation-developed competences dimension illuminates the understanding regarding firms’ available internal resources, while the financial management and technological leap ability dimensions help explain firms’ required resources. More broadly, the business community unity and business community learning dimensions ascertain the significance of industry-level support, while the technological sponsorship and legal framework guide dimensions underline government support.Originality/value First, the study unpacks various key aspects of their daily, mid- and long-term operations associated with their current internal resources, gaps identified and the support they require to progress within the Industry 4.0 environment. Second, the study proposes a framework that advances the extant conceptual understanding of operational, strategic, managerial and production aspects among firms operating in an emerging economy. Third, it focuses on companies operating in nine industries in an emerging economy. Fourth, the study contributes to addressing various extant research gaps.
Researcher competencies, resource availability and research translation among universities in Uganda
Authors: Orichom Geresem , Mwesigwa Rogers , Nakyeyune Swafiyya , Esagala Sandra 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe study aimed to examine the relationship between researcher competencies, resource availability and research translation in Ugandan universities.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach, focusing on 58 universities in Uganda. A stratified sampling method selected 52 universities, and purposive sampling identified specific units of inquiry. Primary data was collected via structured questionnaires, and both correlation and regression analyses were applied.FindingsThe study found a positive and significant correlation between both researcher competencies and research translation as well as resource availability and research translation. Additionally, the combined effect of researcher competencies and resource availability on research translation was also positive and significant.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has been carried out in universities where academic staff have to carry out research. So, generalization to other organizations may not be possible.Practical implicationsThe study’s findings can guide university researchers, management and policymakers, such as the Ministry of Education, Sports and National Guidance and the National Council for Higher Education, in prioritizing research translation as a tool for socioeconomic transformation.Originality/valueThe study uniquely explores the relationship between researcher competencies, resource availability and research translation in Ugandan universities, using the knowledge translation theory as its framework.
Drivers of non-fungible token (NFT) investment intention: the roles of innovativeness, knowledge, subjective norms and perceived value
Authors: Ng Mark , Law Monica , Wong Chi-Bo , Liang Michael 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study explores key factors influencing individuals' intentions to invest in NFTs, focusing on personal innovativeness, reward sensitivity, knowledge, subjective norms, perceived value and perceived risk. The aim is to provide insights into what motivates investors within this emerging market, addressing a gap in the understanding of NFT adoption from an investor perspective.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey collected data from 272 participants in China and Hong Kong. The research employs partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships between various individual, social and market factors and NFT investment intentions.FindingsThe results suggest that personal innovativeness, reward sensitivity, NFT knowledge, subjective norms and perceived value positively impact NFT investment intentions. Additionally, age and income moderate the effects of subjective norms and perceived value on investment intentions, highlighting demographic influences.Practical implicationsFor practitioners, insights into investor motivators can inform strategies to promote NFT investments, such as promoting the high reward potential, enhancing investor knowledge, leveraging social proof and emphasizing NFTs' perceived value. For academics, the findings open pathways for further research into investor psychology and the evolving dynamics of NFT and traditional investment markets.Originality/valueThis study advances NFT literature by identifying determinants of NFT investment behavior, a relatively uncharted area. By incorporating theories from investment behavior and technology adoption, it provides a new framework to understand the psychological and social drivers specific to NFT investments.
Analyzing the Shanghai fashion entrepreneurial ecosystem – a feminist policy response to governance challenges
Authors: Blalock Emily Carol , Fan Yangyang , Lyu Xiaojun 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to explore Chinese women entrepreneurs’ perceptions of governance within the Shanghai fashion entrepreneurial ecosystem (SFEE) and identify whether policy is effective and inclusive of women entrepreneurs, potential barriers and if implementation is proceeding as planned.Design/methodology/approachWe used an adaptive qualitative method incorporating a traditional case study utilizing a thematic analysis with a feminist approach to policy analysis. The case study is based on original data from ethnographic practices with a purposive sample of 15 fashion entrepreneurs and triangulated with six political elites within the SFEE.FindingsThe findings indicate that women fashion entrepreneurs perceive effective governance of the SFEE, legitimizing top-down policies and resources as the “right time” for them to be women and entrepreneurs in Shanghai. Entrepreneurs claim “I am human,” asserting gender equality in business but with circumstantial gender roles that can limit access to important resources.Research limitations/implicationsA single industry, the SFEE, limits the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, did the respondents feel comfortable with the truth? True to communist nations, citizens have few opportunities to voice opinions and public dissent is discouraged. However, we took steps to protect anonymity and excluded potentially sensitive questions dealing with geopolitical strife.Practical implicationsThe study outlined six SFEE governance challenges and feminist policy responses that will strengthen the future of women’s entrepreneurship. The study can introduce classroom discussions on gender dynamics and entrepreneurship in the global context. This can help students understand the unique challenges women face, such as access to funding, networking opportunities and societal expectations, and how these factors influence the global supply chain.Originality/valueThe case study has several contributions, including a novel entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) governance framework and the first study to endorse the voice of Chinese women entrepreneurs operating within the Shanghai fashion industry. Further, we contextualize entrepreneurship using anthropological methods. Lastly, the analysis and understanding of SFEE policies have the potential to improve women’s lives, their families and communities.
Integrating one health with indigenous knowledge for improving public wellbeing – a review
Authors: Mehta Poonam 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe interconnection between humans and animal has raised the concept of one health (OH) framework. The framework works at local, regional, national and global level with the aim to improve public health. However, while covering the OH approach, the knowledge of indigenous communities has not been given much attention. Despite of the fact that indigenous communities are living closely to ecosystem, their exceptional knowledge on OH has not been utilised. The present study has reviewed different studies to explore the prominent role of indigenous knowledge between the relationship of OH framework and public wellbeing.Design/methodology/approachThe present study is a narrative review which has included different quantitative and qualitative studies conducted in the area of OH field in concern to public health and indigenous knowledge. The present study has included the literature which is published in English language from the year 2001–2024 conducted in developed and developing countries.FindingsOn the basis of prevailing literature in the area, the present study has framed a model to integrate the OH with indigenous knowledge to improve public health. The model explains the concept of public wellbeing which is deeply rooted in the knowledge of indigenous communities associated with animal and veterinary care, ecological aspect, culture, religion, language, healing and wellness, food and nutrition practices.Research limitations/implicationsAfter considering the literature prevailing in concern to OH, it has been determined that OH approach is more prominent in scientific environment and laboratory equipment. The discipline of OH requires an inclusion from the researchers of social sciences and various behavioural fields. The present study has offered different factors which may act as an entry point for researchers to explore the field. Further, the study has suggested validating a comprehensive model offered by present study in empirical manner to improve public health.Originality/valueThe present study has highlighted the relevance of indigenous knowledge for promoting OH principles in public wellbeing. Also, the study has offered a model which can be utilised by future researchers to explore the relationship between OH, indigenous knowledge and public wellbeing.
“Being there”: detailed ethnography, detective work and a little imagination
Authors: Uhlin Anna , Ivory Chris 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis methodological paper aims to push the boundaries of workplace ethnographies, where technologies in general and the implementation of new technologies in particular are being studied. Intrigued by the experience that “being there” is not enough, and sometimes not even possible, we discuss complementing aspects of the “how” of the work on the ground that set the foundation for high-quality ethnographic studies.Design/methodology/approachTo this end, we mobilize Latour’s (1992, 1993, 2005) thinking around a sociology of translation and how non-humans bring essential force to social relations, and Leonardi’s (2017) three-step methodology for dealing with material, materiality and how matter comes to matter. We illustrate our argument with ethnographic material telling a story of the “life and death” (c.f. Law and Callon, 1992) of visualization boards at a local site of a global manufacturing company.FindingsOur findings suggest that detailed ethnography is the foundation for allowing the progressive detective and imagination work we argue is required in technology-focused workplace ethnographies. “Being there” is the foundation, and it grants us the privilege of doing the important work of joining the dots where senses-enabled trajectories disappear.Originality/valueThe paper puts forward an approach to ethnographic on-the-ground work that encourages detective work and imagination to “join the empirical dots” when “being there” is not enough.
The impact of COVID-19 first wave on cryptocurrencies and G7 stock markets
Authors: Ballis Antonis , Drakos Konstantinos , Kallandranis Christos , Anastasiou Dimitris , Doan Van Anh 
Published: February 2025

PurposeIn recent years, traditional markets have been challenged by the emergence of cryptocurrencies, particularly when there are economic disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper examines the intricacies of financial dynamics during the COVID-19 crisis and explores their impact on traditional and cryptocurrency markets. In particular, we explore whether cryptocurrencies are a better safe haven of value than traditional financial markets during economic disruptions like that resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the differential impacts of COVID-19 on cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets, utilising a robust difference-in-differences methodology to analyse market behaviours across two critical periods: before and after the pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). This approach allows us to capture these markets’ distinct responses to a global economic shock, offering insights into their comparative resilience and volatility. The originality of our research lies in its comparative approach to an unprecedented global crisis, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of digital versus traditional assets under stress.FindingsOur findings contribute to the academic discourse by revealing that, contrary to popular belief and compared to traditional assets, cryptocurrencies may not be a safe haven during crises and may begin to mimic traditional assets more closely during such periods.Originality/valueThis study enhances our understanding of asset behaviour during economic shocks and has significant implications for investors, policymakers and regulators as they navigate future financial crises.
Looking forward to it! Exploring the role of temporal landmarks and anticipation for well-being in constrained extended service encounters
Authors: Zimbatu Alexandra , Beatson Amanda , Miller Evonne , Odekerken-Schröder Gaby , Sion Katya , Russell–Bennett Rebekah 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to examine the role of anticipation as a source of well-being in extended service contexts involving constraints on one’s agency (e.g. aged care). In these service contexts, consumers have limited ownership over their time usage and foci of anticipation, which affects their well-being.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews (n = 35) were conducted with members of the aged care ecosystem (residents, family and staff). Two separate aged care service models were investigated as they typically reflect different levels of agency/constraint: retirement villages and residential aged care facilities.FindingsResults indicate that the subjective passage of time is influenced by one’s foci of anticipation. Having regular foci of anticipation both at a micro- and macro-level can generate well-being benefits for recipients. The importance of restabilization and building positive curves to counteract potential negative implications was identified.Originality/valueThis research is the first service study to investigate the concept of anticipation and subjective time perception as key components of one’s well-being in extended service encounters. We propose a novel conceptual model that combines micro- and macro-level foci into an iterative package to mitigate the after-effects of anticipation. We also demonstrate how Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) (good health for well-being) can be addressed through service research.
Bad robot? The benevolent use of automated software and social bots by influencers in the #antivaxx discourse on Twitter
Authors: Egli Antonia , Lynn Theo , Rosati Pierangelo , Sinclair Gary 
Published: February 2025

PurposeAutomated social media messaging tactics can undermine trust in health institutions and public health advice. As such, we examine automated software programs (ASPs) and social bots in the Twitter anti-vaccine discourse before and after the release of COVID-19 vaccines.Design/methodology/approachWe compare two Twitter datasets comprising user accounts and associated English-language tweets featuring the keywords “#antivaxx” or “anti-vaxx.” The first dataset, from 2018 (pre-COVID vaccine), includes 3,154 user accounts and 6,380 tweets. The second comprises 327,067 accounts and 545,268 tweets published during the 12 months following December 1, 2020 (post-COVID vaccine). Using Information Laundering Theory (ILT), the datasets were examined manually and through user analytics and machine learning to identify activity, visibility, verification status, vaccine position, and ASP or bot technology use.FindingsThe post-COVID vaccine dataset showed an increase in highly probable bot accounts (31.09%) and anti-vaccine accounts. However, both datasets were dominated by pro-vaccine accounts; most highly active (59%) and highly visible (50%) accounts classified as probable bots were pro-vaccine.Originality/valueThis research is the first to compare bot behaviors in the “#antivaxx” discourse before and after the release of COVID-19 vaccines. The prevalence of mostly benevolent probable bot accounts suggests a potential overstatement of the threat posed by anti-vaccine accounts using ASPs or bot technologies. By highlighting bots as intermediaries that disseminate both pro- and anti-vaccine content, we extend ILT by identifying a benevolent variant and offering insights into bots as “pathways” to generating mainstream information.
Investigating challenges in achieving sustainable urban infrastructure development in informal settlements
Authors: Kavishe Neema , Zulu Sambo , Musonda Innocent , Zulu Ephraim , Chileshe Nicholas , Farouk Kineber Ahmed 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe informal settlement issues represent significant social, economic and environmental challenges across the globe. The need to upgrade the informal areas is stimulated by the rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure and poor living conditions. Therefore, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11, this study aims to identify and assess the key infrastructure challenges and explore the underlying relationships among them impacting the community members in the informal settlements (IS) in Tanzania.Design/methodology/approachA literature review identified and evaluated 19 infrastructure challenges in the IS. Using a quantitative approach, a questionnaire survey was administered to community members to collect data. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was employed to analyse the quantitative data.FindingsThrough EFA, the 19 infrastructure challenges were grouped into four distinct categories based on their underlying patterns and relationships. These categories are: (1) economic and environment infrastructure-related challenge; (2) housing and health infrastructure-related challenge; (3) social infrastructure-related challenge and (4) infrastructural cost and quality-related challenge.Practical implicationsThe classification of the challenges into a taxonomy offers pertinent information that can be utilized as a basis for implementing integrated measures. The findings would assist governments, policymakers and other stakeholders in making informed decisions about resource allocation and urban planning strategies. This guarantees that resources and funding are allocated to the most essential areas.Originality/valueThis study is among the first that identifies the challenges and highlights the relationships among them impacting the IS. The insights drawn from this study would inform government and policymakers in the formulation of inclusive urban policies in collaboration with the built environment professionals to improve access to urban infrastructure services in the unplanned settlements in Tanzania to foster inclusive development and ensure sustainable urban growth.