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Linking AI for Intervention Strategies: A systematic Review for Nursing (2024)
Journal Article
Fascia, M. (2024). Linking AI for Intervention Strategies: A systematic Review for Nursing. EMRI Journal of Business Philosophy, 2,

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, with healthcare atthe forefront. AI-driven predictive analytics holds significant potential for earlyintervention in nursing management, promising enhanced patient outcomes.This paper e... Read More about Linking AI for Intervention Strategies: A systematic Review for Nursing.

The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland (2024)
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Mortimer, J., Richards, K., & Pilcher, N. (in press). The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland. Animation,

Integral to the Animation and visual effects (VFX) industry are graduates with industry focused skills. Yet, the industry is rapid and ever-changing, almost defying attempts to define it. How then should Animation/VFX, and indeed any subject of a sim... Read More about The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland.

Work re‐entry following maternity leave for first‐time mothers: An events, social identity and intersectional theories informed identity work framework (2024)
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Cross, C., Darcy, C., & Garavan, T. (online). Work re‐entry following maternity leave for first‐time mothers: An events, social identity and intersectional theories informed identity work framework. Gender, Work and Organization, https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13162

Many first‐time mothers experience significant identity issues on work re‐entry following maternity leave, an important individual and life‐related event. Work re‐entry prompts significant identity tensions leading to identity work challenges and pot... Read More about Work re‐entry following maternity leave for first‐time mothers: An events, social identity and intersectional theories informed identity work framework.

Assessing risk dimensions in dry port projects: prioritization, interdependence and heterogeneity (2024)
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Rodrigues, T. D. A., Ojiako, U., Mota, C. M. D. M., Marshall, A., Chipulu, M., & Dweiri, F. (online). Assessing risk dimensions in dry port projects: prioritization, interdependence and heterogeneity. Maritime Business Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-09-2023-0064

Purpose We identify and further aggregate the most commonly engaged risk factors in dry port projects into dimensions. Noting the importance of developing a multi-perspective view of risk, we further assess the priority, interdependency and heterog... Read More about Assessing risk dimensions in dry port projects: prioritization, interdependence and heterogeneity.

Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics (2024)
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Fascia, M. (2024). Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics. Journal of Strategy, Operations & Economics, 8(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.0708/JSOE.2024946720

This paper introduces a novel geometric approach to modeling the dynamics of knowledge transfer. By integrating geometric probability models with knowledge entity interactions represented in multigeometric spaces, we predict knowledge transfer effect... Read More about Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics.

Corporate carbon footprint and market valuation of restructuring announcements (2024)
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Adamolekun, G., & Kyiu, A. (online). Corporate carbon footprint and market valuation of restructuring announcements. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11156-024-01315-y

The call for greener and more sustainable corporate practices triggered a surge in corporate restructuring. In this study, we investigate the impact of carbon emissions on the market reaction to announcements of corporate restructuring activities. Us... Read More about Corporate carbon footprint and market valuation of restructuring announcements.

A review of ethical and sustainable practices in the UK's National Health Service (2024)
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Fascia, M., & Tarazona, J. (2024). A review of ethical and sustainable practices in the UK's National Health Service. Journal of Strategy, Operations & Economics, 8(1),

This paper explores the relationship between environmental factors and individual outcomes, analyzing a broad range of influences from geographical location to socio-economic status. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset gathered over five years, we empl... Read More about A review of ethical and sustainable practices in the UK's National Health Service.

Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations (2024)
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Polus, R., Shaheer, I., & Nayak, N. P. (2024). Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations. International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 12(1), 50-70

Pilgrimage travel, a common practice across major religions, has historically exhibited remarkable resilience to global crises, owing to the unwavering conviction of its followers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant departure from th... Read More about Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations.

The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China (2024)
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Wang, S., Song, Y., Du, A. M., & Liang, J. (2024). The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China. Research in International Business and Finance, 71, Article 102459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102459

The economic landscape in China has evolved to what is termed a “new normal”, marked by a strategic focus on the digital economy as a lever for regional entrepreneurship. This change is considered essential for fostering shared wealth and elevating t... Read More about The Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: An Empirical Analysis of Urban Regions in China.

Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil (2024)
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Du, Q., Xue, M., Li, Z., Du, A. M., & Yang, T. (2024). Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil. Research in International Business and Finance, 71, Article 102436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102436

This study investigates the implications of climate change on the environmental management strategies adopted by Chinese energy utility companies over the period from 2008 to 2021. The study highlights that an increase in temperatures correlates with... Read More about Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil.

Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater (2024)
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Chen, Z. T., Cameron, J., & Liu, N. X. (online). Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater. Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, https://doi.org/10.1177/18681026241255134

This paper focuses on international sports personality in figure staking Yuzuru Hanyu, who plays for Japan, and his transnational fandoms in China, to examine the politicisation of his evolving fandom during and after his performance at the 2022 Beij... Read More about Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater.

Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates (2024)
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Sawang, S., Ng, P. Y., Kivits, R. A., Dsilva, J., & Locke, J. (online). Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates. Business Strategy and the Environment, https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3831

This study explores which stakeholders have more substantial influence than others and which combinations of stakeholders will have the greatest impact on small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises' environmental practices. A quantitative survey of 150 mana... Read More about Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates.

Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis (2024)
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Younis, I., Gupta, H., Du, A. M., Ullah Shah, W., & Hanif, W. (2024). Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(Part B), Article 102405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102405

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has become of significant interest for investors in both the financial and digital sectors. We use a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) approach to estimate the static and dynamic connections between a... Read More about Spillover Dynamics in DeFi, G7 Banks, and Equity Markets During Global Crises: A TVP-VAR Analysis.

Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing (2024)
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Igarashi, R., Bhoumik, K., & Thompson, J. (online). Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing. Psychology and Marketing, https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.22031

Heeding the rising popularity of virtual influencers on social media, many established brands are beginning to collaborate with them. Although virtual influencers are perceived as novel and exciting, their effectiveness in different areas of consumer... Read More about Investigating the effectiveness of virtual influencers in prosocial marketing.

Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector (2024)
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Abdelbadie, R. A., Braakmann, N., & Salama, A. (online). Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector. Abacus, https://doi.org/10.1111/abac.12323

We investigate the influence of skilful utilization of social interaction dynamics on creating reputations for UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) during public funding cuts and scrutiny. The paper employs a content analysis method and follows an... Read More about Do Social Interaction Mechanisms Affect University Reputation? Evidence from the UK Higher Education Sector.

Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations (2024)
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Cheng, X., Ye, K., Du, A. M., Bao, Z., & Chlomou, G. (2024). Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations. Research in International Business and Finance, 70(Part B), Article 102406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102406

We examine the impact of renewable energy technology innovation on carbon emissions within the framework of China's ‘dual carbon’ goal, focusing on the role of local (provincial) government innovation competitions and economic competition. Analyzing... Read More about Dual carbon goals and renewable energy innovations.

“This wall does more for mental health than the uni does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students (2024)
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Victoria, M. (online). “This wall does more for mental health than the uni does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students. Innovative Higher Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-024-09712-w

Despite sometimes being considered unworthy of scholarly attention, the study of toilet graffiti, also known as latrinalia, has nevertheless garnered increasing interest among researchers. Graffiti writing still suffers from the stigma of being assoc... Read More about “This wall does more for mental health than the uni does”: Theorising Toilet Graffiti as Safe House for Students.

From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions (2024)
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Shahbaz, M., Patel, N., Du, A. M., & Ahmad, S. (2024). From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions. Journal of Environmental Management, 360, Article 121091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121091

In an exploration of environmental concerns, this groundbreaking research delves into the relationship between GDP per capita, coal rents, forest rents, mineral rents, oil rents, natural gas rents, fossil fuels, renewables, environmental tax and envi... Read More about From black to green: Quantifying the impact of economic growth, resource management, and green technologies on CO2 emissions.

Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events (2024)
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Snell, S., Jepson, A., Stadler, R., Walters, T., Dashper, K., Spencer, N., & Bhatia, P. (online). Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events. Event Management, https://doi.org/10.3727/152599524X17135753220147

Many studies have investigated the benefits and drawbacks of social media, but the impact it has on amateur sports participants who use it as part of their practice has been largely overlooked. This study addresses this gap, investigating the impacts... Read More about Social media, Mental health and Equestrian events.