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Identifying key drivers of supply chain resilience in Indian pharmaceutical industry for enhanced export performance
Authors: Gera Navneet , Singh Ram 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to explore the key drivers of a resilient supply chain for the Indian pharmaceutical industry for enhanced and sustainable export pursuits in a disruptive business time.

Design/methodology/approach
This study literarily identifies the key drivers of supply chain resilience in the Indian pharmaceutical industry and methodologically appraises, analyzes and assesses them to derive a structural model that catalytically acts as facilitators and drivers for enhanced export performance. By reviewing relevant literature, it identifies research and development (R&D), procurement and sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics factors. It collects Likert scale feedback from stakeholders and probes interrelationships among them in achieving the enhanced export performance of India’s pharmaceutical sector.

Findings
The results lucidly identify the key enablers affecting the export performance of India’s pharmaceutical sector. These primarily include developing excellence in manufacturing, reverse logistics and distribution. Furthermore, sourcing and R&D are the antecedents of manufacturing expertise, catalytically contributing to improved export outcomes. Based on the derived structural model, the interrelationships are evaluated to explore causal links in achieving supply chain resilience and simultaneously elucidating the managerial and socio-economic interventions.

Originality/value
Narrating the results, this paper scholarly identifies the key drivers that need to be factored in for enhanced export outcomes of India’s pharmaceutical sector. The paper explains how to achieve supply chain resilience for export performance in India’s pharmaceutical sector.
A model for predicting consumer choice to shop in a new grocery store using the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Authors: Küpper Patrick , Seel Matthias , Kokorsch Matthias 
Published: February 2025

PurposeGravity models and analogue store approaches are inadequate in predicting purchases in neighbourhood stores. This requires a new theoretical and empirically tested approach.Design/methodology/approachWe use the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to determine which factors predict the choice for a new neighbourhood store. We develop a suitable model using a structural equation model with survey data from two cases in which all households in the catchment areas were surveyed both before and after the store opened.FindingsWe find the TPB to be appropriate for predicting store choice. Beliefs about one-stop shopping, social pressure from family members and car availability are most important in explaining the intention to shop in the planned store. These factors also explain the actual shopping in this store after opening.Originality/valueOur model predicts store choice before a store opens. Using a two-wave survey, we avoid ex-post rationalisation and show that, at least in our cases, quality, price and assortment do not predict store choice.
A comparative exploration of virtual reality’s role in Mandarin intercultural communicative competence development
Authors: Chan Suet Fong , DeWitt Dorothy , Loban Rhett 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Intercultural communicative competence (ICC) is important when different cultural speakers learn Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL). The use of virtual reality (VR) has been shown to be effective for improving ICC. Hence, this study investigates a production-based instructional strategy where students use VR to view and create VR environments with cultural elements for learning MFL to determine if this strategy was effective with the current cohort of students (2023). In addition, it would be investigated whether there was a difference in ICC between the 2019 cohort and the 2023 cohort.

Design/methodology/approach
The study employed a quasi-experimental method to assess ICC using the Survey of student’s Intercultural Competence (SSIC) and gauged the improvement within the 2023 cohort. Next, the ICC between the 2023 and 2019 cohorts was compared to determine if there was a significant difference. Data was analysed using paired-samples t-tests and thematic analysis for the open-ended responses.

Findings
There was a significant improvement in ICC after the intervention for the 2023 cohort, which was supported with the open-ended response. However, the t-test results indicated no significant difference in ICC between the 2019 and 2023 cohorts. However, the 2023 cohort seemed to be more motivated, confident and eager to continue using VR. The findings indicate that VR when combined with an appropriate pedagogy could improve students ICC.

Originality/value
The use of VR and this production-based instructional strategy could be used in other languages and could possibly be used to improve linguistic and communication skills.
Unlocking crop insurance: exploring farmers' demand and willingness to pay in the agriculture sector
Authors: Zhllima Edvin , Xhoxhi Orjon , Imami Drini , Skreli Engjell 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper examines the willingness to pay (WTP) for insurance premiums and identifies the factors that influence it in fruit, greenhouse vegetables and dairy farming. It evaluates Albanian farmers' WTP for insurance products, emphasizing the key farm characteristics and factors that shape this willingness, offering valuable insights for establishing subsidized insurance.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a structured rapid survey conducted in 2019 with 808 farmers and interviews with key experts and operators in the insurance market. Authors use a double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation technique to gauge WTP for insurance products.FindingsResults indicate that farmers' WTP ranges between 1.18 and 2.15% of their income from the main crop, depending on the farming activity, with dairy and greenhouse farmers showing a higher WTP than fruit farmers. WTP is positively related to exposure to climate hazards, engagement in modern market channels and contracting.Research limitations/implicationsThe study used three different types of farms; thus, the findings are not strictly relevant to one activity. Subsequent research could employ choice experiments to evaluate alternative insurance schemes focusing on one sector.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the literature by empirically testing various determinants for WTP for which there are no valid findings by using contingent choice analysis to explore WTP for crop insurance.
Working capital management efficiency in large firms during crisis: implications for community-based enterprises
Authors: Roy Prasenjit , Rossi Matteo , Salloum Charbel , Jarrar Hajer , Ghose Biswajit 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the working capital management (WCM) efficiency of resilient and nonresilient firms listed on India’s BSE 500 index. It focuses on key WCM components such as cash conversion cycles (CCC), accounts receivable periods, inventory conversion periods and accounts payable periods.

Design/methodology/approach
Panel data from 2012 to 2023 is analyzed using the System Generalized Method of Moments model. This study differentiates between resilient and nonresilient firms based on liquidity stress tests and cash flow performance before and during the pandemic.

Findings
Resilient firms demonstrated superior WCM efficiency, maintaining shorter CCCs, effective receivables and inventory management and stable payables. Nonresilient firms faced significant inefficiencies, including extended CCCs and slower receivables and inventory turnover, exposing gaps in their WCM practices.

Research limitations/implications
This study is limited to the pandemic period. Future research could explore broader timeframes to understand the long-term effects on WCM.

Practical implications
Managers should enhance WCM strategies, focusing on cash flow optimization to strengthen firm resilience during crises.

Social implications
Efficient WCM supports job retention, preserves supplier relationships and stabilizes local economies, contributing to broader community resilience during crises.

Originality/value
This study extends the resource-based view by emphasizing WCM as a critical internal resource that supports firm resilience during economic crises. It contributes new insights into how Indian firms adapted their WCM strategies in response to COVID-19.
Financial inclusion, entrepreneurial activity and the moderating role of human capital: new cross-country evidence
Authors: Pham Thi Thu Tra , Bui Duy Tung , Chu Tuan_Thanh , Nguyen Trinh 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to reexamine the moderating role of human capital on the effect of extended financial inclusion (FI) for entrepreneurship, using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor for a sample of 42 countries from 2006 to 2017.

Design/methodology/approach
This study distinguished between actual and perceived human capital. Actual human capital was measured through formal education while perceived human capital was captured by self-perceived capabilities for business start-ups. The moderating role of human capital was captured by the interaction terms between FI and human capital to investigate how the effects of FI on entrepreneurship vary with levels of human capital. The estimation used the panel-corrected standard error estimators and the two-step system generalized method of moments estimators.

Findings
Higher levels of formal education decrease the positive effect of extended FI on entrepreneurial activities. Individuals with high levels of self-capability do not leverage FI for entrepreneurial activities as much as those with lower levels of perceived capability. The results are robust to different estimation methods and different forms of actual human capital.

Research limitations/implications
Both financial and human capital matter for new business formation worldwide. The findings suggest that FI policies must account for the decreasing effect in response to high levels of human capital. Future research should explore different measures of entrepreneurial performance, various types of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship across gender groups to gain deeper insights into strategies for promoting entrepreneurship.

Practical implications
Education strategies should focus on specific types of education, such as entrepreneurship education with financial literacy, rather than traditional academic curriculum, to foster entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and creativity. Likewise, entrepreneurship support schemes should aim to nurture and share appropriate levels of self-efficacy, avoiding excessively high self-efficacy, which is deleterious to the benefits of FI for entrepreneurial activities.

Originality/value
This study offers novel evidence of the decreasing effects of FI on entrepreneurial activities in response to increased actual and perceived human capital.
Whole-of-government approach in disaster management: collaborative case study on the 2023 Morocco earthquake response
Authors: Malhouni Youssef , Mabrouki Charif 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to evaluate Morocco’s Whole-of-Government (WoG) framework during the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake, applying complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory to assess its effectiveness with minimal international aid. Through extensive stakeholder engagement and real-time analysis, it examines interagency coordination among civilian and military actors and their interactions with external nongovernmental responders. This study identifies strengths and weaknesses within the WoG framework and presents a strategic roadmap with practical recommendations to enhance disaster resilience, offering valuable insights for Morocco and other middle-income countries facing similar challenges.

Design/methodology/approach
Framed by CAS theory, this research uses a rigorous mixed-methods approach through a collaborative case study methodology. Qualitative insights were derived from on-site observations and interviews with 126 stakeholders, including survivors. At the same time, quantitative data were collected through content analysis from multiple sources and rigorously triangulated to capture the full spectrum of WoG mobilization. The data were processed using TAMS Analyzer, and systemic evaluation was conducted through the M-MACBETH methodology, supported by a 21-member expert group. Informed by the assessment results and international best practices, this paper presents an actionable roadmap aimed at building a stronger and more flexible disaster management (DM) system.

Findings
The case study reveals that Morocco’s experience offers both a warning and a blueprint for future disaster response efforts. Although the WoG framework successfully coordinated military, civilian and political leadership, weaknesses in local preparedness, civil society integration and misinformation management reduced the overall effectiveness of the response. Aligned with CAS principles and informed by global best practices, the research advocates creating a National Emergency Management Agency with a comprehensive nationwide organigram to balance community-led initiatives with centralized authority, fostering a more resilient, adaptive and coordinated DM system.

Originality/value
This paper addresses a key research gap by applying CAS theory to a real-world disaster in the underexplored North African context. It offers a detailed, first-hand evaluation of Morocco’s WoG framework, assessing its ability to manage a large-scale disaster with minimal yet selective international aid. This study paves the way for comparative research across regions, disaster types and governance models while providing a practical roadmap for Morocco and similar nations to transition toward a Whole-of-Society strategy for DM, enhancing long-term resilience.
Evolution of takaful research: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Talib Jamhuri Binti , Aziz Shahab , Md Husin Maizaitulaidawati 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a bibliometric overview of research published in takaful by identifying the most relevant research in this field and the newest trends according to the information in the Scopus database. Several classifications are made, including analyzing the most productive authors, the most influential journals, the collaboration between countries and the highly cited articles.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper collected data from Scopus databases from 1989 to 2023. The Bibliometrics, R-Studio, VOSviewer and Excel software were used to analyze the collected data. Bibliographic analysis was applied, consisting of co-authorship, cartographic, co-citation and coupling analyses.

Findings
This paper found that the publication and citation of takaful are increasing over time, contributing to significant progress in impact and visibility. Salman, Ghazali, Hassan and Mamat are the most productive authors. Malaysia is the most cited country, followed by the UK, while institutions from Malaysia are leading the publication of takaful literature. In terms of collaboration between countries, network collaboration was found between countries in Asia (Malaysia and Indonesia), Central Asia (Pakistan and Bangladesh), the Middle East (the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain), Europe (the UK) and North America (the USA).

Originality/value
This paper examines the evolution of takaful literature using bibliometric analysis. The findings and potential applications of this research could be very beneficial to scholars and researchers in creating more dynamic improvements in the scientific development of takaful.
Does green HRM and intellectual capital strengthen psychological green climate, green behaviors and creativity? A step towards green textile manufacturing
Authors: Sharif Shahbaz , Malik Shahab Alam 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study examines how green human resource management (GHRM), individually and collectively, affects green psychological climate (PGC), green in-role behavior (GIB), extra-role behavior (GEB) and green creativity (GC) in small, medium and large textile companies. The study also explores how green intellectual capital (GIC) moderates the relationship between GHRM and PGC and GC.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted in two phases: in phase 1 (N = 41 records), a systematic literature review was performed to identify the gaps, and in phase 2 (N = 412 managers and supervisors), a quantitative survey method was employed. The structural equation model, with 1st-order and 2nd-order hierarchical models, was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that GHRM practices positively impacted PGC and GC. GHRM practices, including employee involvement (GEI), compensation and reward (GCR), training and development (GTD) and recruitment and selection (GRS), enhanced PGC. However, performance and management (GPM) do not significantly affect PGC. PGC significantly and positively affects GIB and GEB. GHRM also directly significantly influenced GC. Additionally, GIC significantly and positively moderated the relationship between GHRM and GC but not PGC, improving green creative behaviors in textile companies.Practical implicationsThis study spurs textile enterprises, especially small, medium and large, to prioritize GHRM practices where employees with green climate (i.e. PGC), behaviors (i.e. GIB and GEB), knowledge, skills and abilities (i.e. GIC) strengthen their GC. Policymakers should encourage the adoption of GHRM to align GIC practices with environmental goals.Originality/valueThis study is unique in examining how GHRM practices, individually and collectively, enhance PGC employees’ GIB, GEB and GC. GIC strengthens employee green behaviors to develop innovative ideas (i.e. GC). It examines how GIC is crucial for GHRM to enhance creative activities toward environmental sustainability practices and goals.
Cross-border interpersonal knowledge sharing within the MNE: does intra-MNE competition hinder or facilitate it?
Authors: Phookan Himadree , Sharma Revti Raman 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The existing literature presents mixed findings on how intra-multinational enterprise (MNE) competition affects cross-border interpersonal knowledge sharing; some studies indicate that it hinders, while others suggest that it facilitates, such exchanges. The purpose of this study is to address this issue by proposing and testing the U-shaped curvilinear effects of intra-MNE competition on cross-border interpersonal knowledge sharing.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted a survey bias test, confirmatory factor analysis and regression analysis on data gathered from a two-stage questionnaire survey of 333 R&D employees in India, representing 40 R&D subsidiaries across MNEs headquartered in 11 countries. To mitigate potential common method bias, the authors implemented ex-ante and ex-post measures.

Findings
The results of this study show a U-shaped effect of perceived intra-MNE competition on interpersonal knowledge sharing behaviours. The authors found that low to moderate levels of intra-MNE competition hinder cross-border interpersonal knowledge sharing within the MNE, while moderate to high levels facilitate it.

Originality/value
The novelty of this study lies in challenging the current linear relationship and highlighting that the impact of the perceived intensity of intra-MNE competition on knowledge-sharing behaviours varies at different competition levels.
Achieving sustainable development goals from public (dis)value: evidence from Italy
Authors: Posa Michele , De Turi Ivano , Garzoni Antonello , Zanellato Gianluca 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The rising focus on effective pathways to sustainable development has led to the conceptualization of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) as an institutionalization of public value. However, further exploration of public value creation processes, particularly through the lens of public (dis)value, is now advocated by scholars and policymakers. This study aims to understand the role of local ecosystems in enabling sustainable development within local communities through a public value regeneration process.

Design/methodology/approach
This research uses a case study methodology to examine Fattoria dei Primi, a social agriculture and urban regeneration initiative led by the Italian social cooperative Semi di Vita, with the mission to transform confiscated assets into new public goods.

Findings
A framework is developed to facilitate practices of public value regeneration and sustainable development. This framework offers a structured approach to understanding the actors, roles and stages involved in the regeneration process, identifying enablers and triggers across the stages of (1) value destruction, (2) value regeneration and (3) new value creation.

Practical implications
The findings offer valuable guidelines for public administration managers, institutions and policymakers to support public regeneration initiatives and progress toward the sustainable development in alignment with the UN Agenda 2030.

Originality/value
This study provides an initial examination of the mechanisms driving public value regeneration, demonstrating how collaboration among various stakeholders, including public, private and hybrid organizations, can facilitate regenerative processes and advance the SDGs.
Technology adoption in the apparel industry of Bangladesh: a qualitative study
Authors: Iqbal Md Arif , Su Jin 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Given the substantial presence of the Bangladeshi apparel industry on the international stage, it is imperative to examine the sector’s technology adoption (TA) behavior. This study aims to understand the TA-related factors perceived by top apparel industry professionals in Bangladesh.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on the technology, organization and environment (TOE) framework, this study used a two-step analytical sampling approach and conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with eight top-level industry professionals from Bangladeshi apparel firms.

Findings
The findings indicate that the technological factors include perceived benefits, technical compatibility, investment cost, and availability of training and technical support. Firm size, business scope, and financial viability were found as organizational factors, whereas buyer pressure, local and global competition, government policies, and sustainability were found as environmental factors of TA decisions.

Originality/value
This study provides practical and novel insights into the role of top management in TA within the TOE framework. By shedding light on TA in Bangladesh’s apparel industry, this research contributes to the literature.