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Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems (2024)
Journal Article
Grünhagen, M., Watson, A., & Croonen, E. Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems. International Small Business Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/02662426241292035

While researchers and practitioners have recognised the essential role of employee organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs), there is an absence of their consideration within franchise systems as a unique context. We aim to address this gap by ex... Read More about Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems.

Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk (2024)
Journal Article
Adamolekun, G. (2024). Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 97, Article 102075. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intfin.2024.102075

This study examines the relationship between firms’ biodiversity risk, climate susceptibility, and bankruptcy risk. The findings indicate that firm exposure to biodiversity risk increases the likelihood of financial distress. Furthermore, we document... Read More about Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk.

The new path towards ecopreneurship education (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harte, P., Fonseca, A. P., & Peisl, T. (2024, November). The new path towards ecopreneurship education. Presented at Heriot Watt University Sustainability Week, Edinburgh

The chapter will provide our working definition of ecopreneurs as (start-up) entrepreneurs who focus on an environmental or green aspect in their product or service innovations (Harte et al., 2021) and the roadmap for the chapter.

A brief literatu... Read More about The new path towards ecopreneurship education.

Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling (2024)
Journal Article
Bunker, A., Lundgren Kownacki, K., Sarker, S., Bari, R., Sarker, M., Buonocore, J. J., Geldsetzer, P., Revstedt, J., & Bärnighausen, T. (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling. npj Climate Action, 3(1), Article 94. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44168-024-00165-7

Constructed with used plastic bottles, the eco-cooler has been widely adopted in resource-poor communities in Bangladesh and other countries. We tested the eco-cooler under controlled conditions using a scientific wind tunnel in a climatic chamber. I... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling.

Integrating AI Literacy into Higher Education: A Practical Framework (2024)
Book Chapter
Kurtzke, S. (2024). Integrating AI Literacy into Higher Education: A Practical Framework. In H. Crompton, & D. Burke (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education: Theories, Ethics, and Case Studies for Universities. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003440178-16

This chapter presents a comprehensive framework for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into higher education (HE), based on a case study at a UK higher education institution. Recognising the increasing influence of AI in society and th... Read More about Integrating AI Literacy into Higher Education: A Practical Framework.

Thailand’s Kra Canal: economic feasibility and expert perspectives on its complexity (2024)
Journal Article
Tseng, P.-H., & Pilcher, N. (2024). Thailand’s Kra Canal: economic feasibility and expert perspectives on its complexity. Maritime Business Review, 9(4), https://doi.org/10.1108/mabr-05-2024-0042

Purpose
Asia is one of the most important economic regions of the world. The Kra Canal is considered as a potential maritime transportation node in global trade. Indeed, for centuries, a canal across the Kra isthmus in Thailand has been proposed as... Read More about Thailand’s Kra Canal: economic feasibility and expert perspectives on its complexity.

The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city (2024)
Journal Article
Piccio, B., Todd, L., & Robertson, M. (2024). The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city. Tourism Management Perspectives, 54, Article 101317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2024.101317

This paper explores issues women face in achieving leadership positions in the festivals sector, and their experiences of gender inequality. The setting is Edinburgh, the UK's leading festivals' tourism destination. Underpinned by feminist research,... Read More about The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city.

A critical evaluation of the factors that influence visitor engagement with UK slavery heritage museums: a blended passive symbolic netnographic study (2024)
Thesis
Roberts, S. K. R. A critical evaluation of the factors that influence visitor engagement with UK slavery heritage museums: a blended passive symbolic netnographic study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

There is a substantial body of literature in slavery heritage tourism research that is mainly supply-driven and has focused on the management, presentation, and interpretation of slavery heritage for tourism purposes. However, the demand side in slav... Read More about A critical evaluation of the factors that influence visitor engagement with UK slavery heritage museums: a blended passive symbolic netnographic study.

Hybrid Servicescapes in Tourism and Hospitality (2024)
Book Chapter
Urquhart, E. (2024). Hybrid Servicescapes in Tourism and Hospitality. In N. Stylos, R. Rahimi, & P. Robinson (Eds.), Contemporary Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (99-132). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65049-9_5

Bitner (1992, p. 65) defined the servicescape as “all of the objective physical factors that can be controlled by the firm to enhance (or constrain) employee and customer actions.” These include a series of environmental dimensions, namely ambient co... Read More about Hybrid Servicescapes in Tourism and Hospitality.

'The more things change, the more they remain the same': An exploration of a legacy of change failure impact in a higher education institution in Jamaica (2024)
Thesis
McIntosh, S. V. 'The more things change, the more they remain the same': An exploration of a legacy of change failure impact in a higher education institution in Jamaica. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Access to higher education has always been a priority area for the Government of Jamaica. There are concerns from the Government of Jamaica that the country’s education sector continues to be plagued by access challenges and has chronic failures that... Read More about 'The more things change, the more they remain the same': An exploration of a legacy of change failure impact in a higher education institution in Jamaica.

Green IT and BYOD: Driving Sustainability, Job Performance, and Well-being in Remote Work (2024)
Journal Article
Doargajudhur, M., Huzooree, A., Hosanoo, Z., Lichy, J., & Dell, P. (online). Green IT and BYOD: Driving Sustainability, Job Performance, and Well-being in Remote Work. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-08-2024-4768

Purpose: This study explores the impact of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) practices on teleworkers' job performance, work-life conflict, and their implications for environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on Green IT in the post-pandemic r... Read More about Green IT and BYOD: Driving Sustainability, Job Performance, and Well-being in Remote Work.

Revenue Management in Festivals & Events A case study of Edinburgh Fringe (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chu, A. (2024, December). Revenue Management in Festivals & Events A case study of Edinburgh Fringe. Presented at 2024 RevME/REMAPS Conference, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos , Spain

Some F&Es often rely on funding (public or private funder). RM may not necessarily have to maximise revenue, but that could also mean balancing the three RM levers for the optimal outcome, which is financial sustainability. Despite limited research... Read More about Revenue Management in Festivals & Events A case study of Edinburgh Fringe.

“Volatility in a Mug Cup”: Spillovers Among Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar Futures and the Role of Climate Policy Risk (2024)
Journal Article
Ge, J., Min Du, A., & Lin, B. (2025). “Volatility in a Mug Cup”: Spillovers Among Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar Futures and the Role of Climate Policy Risk. Research in International Business and Finance, 73(Part A), 102634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102634

Hot beverages have surged in popularity due to the increasing emphasis on healthy living among consumers. This trend extends upstream to prosper futures markets for essential raw materials within the supply chain. However, there is... Read More about “Volatility in a Mug Cup”: Spillovers Among Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar Futures and the Role of Climate Policy Risk.

Analytical Philosophy in Healthcare Leadership - EMRI Healthcare Conference - Edinburgh 2024 (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Fascia, M., & Tarazona, J. Analytical Philosophy in Healthcare Leadership - EMRI Healthcare Conference - Edinburgh 2024

This paper presents a novel framework for enhancing decision-making in healthcare leadership by synthesizing Hegelian inferentialism with contemporary quantitative methodologies, particularly Bayesian analysis and epistemic justice metrics. By embedd... Read More about Analytical Philosophy in Healthcare Leadership - EMRI Healthcare Conference - Edinburgh 2024.

Micro-mechanisms of digitalization-driven financing for renewable energy: Growing capital pools and shifting flows (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Du, A. M., & Lin, B. (2025). Micro-mechanisms of digitalization-driven financing for renewable energy: Growing capital pools and shifting flows. Research in International Business and Finance, 73(Part A), Article 102633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102633

Recent facts from China suggest that the advancement of digitalization is altering the market expectations regarding renewable energy. Limited studies have offered evidence encompassing the stock effect of digitalization that enhanced corporate finan... Read More about Micro-mechanisms of digitalization-driven financing for renewable energy: Growing capital pools and shifting flows.

The CIPD in South East Scotland branch monthly newsletter (2024)
Digital Artefact
Gerard, L. (2024). The CIPD in South East Scotland branch monthly newsletter

Providing regular contributions to the CIPD in South East Scotland newsletter which is designed to keep members up to date with the latest branch news and events happening in the branch region