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Integrating AI Literacy in Higher Education: A Practical Framework (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kurtzke, S. (2024, June). Integrating AI Literacy in Higher Education: A Practical Framework. Poster presented at The Gathering: Edinburgh Napier's Learning & Teaching Conference, Edinburgh, UK

This project is a rapid response to the UK Russell Group's 2023 first principle on the use of generative AI (GAI) tools to "support student and staff to become AI literate" (Russell Group, 2023, p. 1). The author, a lecturer in marketing, developed a... Read More about Integrating AI Literacy in Higher Education: A Practical Framework.

Pedagogical paradox or tension? What our research on assessment deadlines is telling us about constructive alignment (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J., Gutu, M., & Kurtzke, S. (2024, June). Pedagogical paradox or tension? What our research on assessment deadlines is telling us about constructive alignment. Presented at The Gathering: Edinburgh Napier's Learning & Teaching Conference, Edinburgh, UK

In this 15-minute talk, we present the theoretical twists and turns of our research on deadline extensions at The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University. We share preliminary findings of our quantitative data analysis on high-stakes assessments... Read More about Pedagogical paradox or tension? What our research on assessment deadlines is telling us about constructive alignment.

Curriculum Review through external engagement (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Arvanitis, P. (2024, June). Curriculum Review through external engagement. Poster presented at The Gathering, Edinburgh Napier University

The current curriculum provision in the Tourism & Intercultural Communications Subject Group is going under an extensive review to reflect the needs of current and future demand. The changing nature of the discipline, student demographics, opportunit... Read More about Curriculum Review through external engagement.

Biomethane for Heavy Goods Transport: Exploring attitudes of freight operators in Europe (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valantasis, N., Plant, E., & Zhang, X. (2024, June). Biomethane for Heavy Goods Transport: Exploring attitudes of freight operators in Europe. Paper presented at 36th NOFOMA Conference, Stockholm, Sweden

Purpose
This study investigates the attitudes and perceptions of European freight operators towards adopting biomethane-fuelled heavy goods vehicles (BM-HGVs), to support decarbonisation of road freight transport.

Design/methodology/approach
Em... Read More about Biomethane for Heavy Goods Transport: Exploring attitudes of freight operators in Europe.

Supporting new taught postgraduate students to manage and overcome "digital shock" (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harte, P., Critchley, B., & Jackin, J. (2024, June). Supporting new taught postgraduate students to manage and overcome "digital shock". Presented at AGCAS Annual Conference 2024, Sheffield, UK

In recent years, there has been an identified "digital shock" amongst international students in the UK higher education (HE) sector. This has been highlighted by Jisc’s (2023) report on the need for the UK HE sector to address how it supports the dig... Read More about Supporting new taught postgraduate students to manage and overcome "digital shock".

Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, Z. T., Cameron, J., & Liu, N. X. (2024). Fandom as method: Decolonising research on social media communications through Chinese transnational fandoms of a Japanese Olympic figure skater. Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 53(3), 402 - 427. 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.

Economic vulnerabilities and sustainability in energy utilities: Managing climate change in the face of geopolitical turmoil (2024)
Journal Article
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.

Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth (2024)
Book Chapter
Hosanoo, Z. A., Doargajudhur, M., & Deonaran, Y. (2024). Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth. In M. Haoucha (Ed.), Global Insights on Women Empowerment and Leadership (17-41). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2806-4.ch002

The contribution of women has been significant and incremental for decades. Despite enormous efforts of feminists on women's emancipation in the 21st century, women are nevertheless victims of the patriarchal society. Since eras, women in all culture... Read More about Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Decision-making: Will AI trustworthiness facilitate progress towards sustainability? (2024)
Book Chapter
Sebian, B., & Ottogalli, M. (in press). Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Decision-making: Will AI trustworthiness facilitate progress towards sustainability?. . Springer

Decision-makers, from governments to the private sector, are pressured to tackle global sustainability challenges. Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) aim to help decision-makers by simplifying access to a large amount of information, addres... Read More about Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Decision-making: Will AI trustworthiness facilitate progress towards sustainability?.

Low-cost carriers and carry-on baggage; innovative but for whom? (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Arvanitis, P. (2024, June). Low-cost carriers and carry-on baggage; innovative but for whom?. Presented at THE INC, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Low-cost carriers have been renowned for innovation and disruption since their emergence. Over the last two decades, low-cost carriers have forged the way people fly, including their attitude towards baggage, especially cabin baggage also known as ca... Read More about Low-cost carriers and carry-on baggage; innovative but for whom?.

Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia? (2024)
Journal Article
Kunertová, T. (online). Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia?. Wroclaw Review of Law, Administration and Economics, https://doi.org/10.2478/wrlae-2023-0020

Although a substantial part of the body of laws of an EU Member State is founded upon European Union law and norms, the number of preliminary questions emanating from courts in the Czech Republic appears to be disproportionately low compared to other... Read More about Why Do So Few Preliminary Questions Come From Czechia?.

Právo EU pro praxi: aplikační a výkladová úskalí v kontextu případových studií. (2024)
Book
Kunertova, T. (2024). Právo EU pro praxi: aplikační a výkladová úskalí v kontextu případových studií. Wolters Kluwer

European Union law has been an important part of the Czech legal system for 20 years, which is evident from the numerous references to EU law in national laws. This book, written on the basis of the author's wide range of experience in practice in th... Read More about Právo EU pro praxi: aplikační a výkladová úskalí v kontextu případových studií..

Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates (2024)
Journal Article
Sawang, S., Ng, P. Y., Kivits, R. A., Dsilva, J., & Locke, J. (2024). Examining the influence of customers, suppliers, and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates. Business Strategy and the Environment, 33(7), 6533-6546. 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.

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Impact of Authentic Assessment on Improving Students’ Employability (2024)
Book Chapter
Nau, Z., Doargajudhur, M., & Naraidoo, S. (2024). Evaluating the Effectiveness and Impact of Authentic Assessment on Improving Students’ Employability. In L. Marron (Ed.), Cases on Authentic Assessment in Higher Education. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1001-4

This book chapter explores the design and implementation of authentic assessments to enhance students' employability skills. It includes a literature review and case study, highlighting the positive outcomes of integrating authentic assessments into... Read More about Evaluating the Effectiveness and Impact of Authentic Assessment on Improving Students’ Employability.

Relationship Between Remote Working and Work Outcomes of Constantly Connected BYOD Knowledge Workers (2024)
Book Chapter
Doargajudhur, M., Hosanoo, Z., & Huzooree, A. (2024). Relationship Between Remote Working and Work Outcomes of Constantly Connected BYOD Knowledge Workers. In H. C. Chandan (Ed.), Impact of Teleworking and Remote Work on Business: Productivity, Retention, Advancement, and Bottom Line (117-150). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1314-5.ch006

Remote working is growing in popularity globally, and the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this trend. While the idea of remote work is not new, the reality is that it is now more common than ever in all industries and organisations where it can... Read More about Relationship Between Remote Working and Work Outcomes of Constantly Connected BYOD Knowledge Workers.

The Influence of Teleworking on Work-Life Balance and Employee Psychological Health: Evidence From Mauritius, a Small Island Economy (2024)
Book Chapter
Hosanoo, Z., & Rughoobur-Seetah, S. (2024). The Influence of Teleworking on Work-Life Balance and Employee Psychological Health: Evidence From Mauritius, a Small Island Economy. In H. C. Chandan (Ed.), Impact of Teleworking and Remote Work on Business: Productivity, Retention, Advancement, and Bottom Line. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1314-5

This chapter investigates the impact of teleworking on the psychological health of employees in the new era of work shaped by the pandemic. Adopting a positivist approach in the post-pandemic world, this study aims to assess the employees’ perception... Read More about The Influence of Teleworking on Work-Life Balance and Employee Psychological Health: Evidence From Mauritius, a Small Island Economy.

From Concept to Completion: Critical Success Factors in Agile Project Management for IT Projects (2024)
Book Chapter
Huzooree, A. (2024). From Concept to Completion: Critical Success Factors in Agile Project Management for IT Projects. In S. Misra, R. Jadeja, & M. Mittal (Eds.), Practical Approaches to Agile Project Management (9-31). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3318-1.ch002

With a focus on the distinctive challenges inherent in IT projects, where achieving successful outcomes remains a constant struggle, Agile Project Management (APM) has revolutionized conventional project management approaches. This study aims to delv... Read More about From Concept to Completion: Critical Success Factors in Agile Project Management for IT Projects.

Transport: Digital Trends (2024)
Book Chapter
Arvanitis, P. (2024). Transport: Digital Trends. In M. J. Jerez-Jerez, & P. Foroudi (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Innovation in the International Business of Tourism. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003369967-14

This chapter explores the ways in which digital advancements in ‘smart’ travel aim to put people at the fore and centre of the design, development maintenance, and operation of digital assets and services by adapting transportation technologies more... Read More about Transport: Digital Trends.