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Undertaking supply chain management research: philosophy and practice (2022)
Book Chapter
Nunes, B., Bennett, D., & Weaver, M. (2022). Undertaking supply chain management research: philosophy and practice. In S. Childe, & A. Soares (Eds.), Handbook of Research Methods for Supply Chain Management (71-85). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788975865.00010

This chapter addresses both philosophical and practical issues when undertaking research in Supply Chain Management (SCM). Key issues in all research phases (design, plan, and execution) prior to publication of a PhD thesis are discussed and illustra... Read More about Undertaking supply chain management research: philosophy and practice.

Leading Learning and Teaching in a Crisis (2022)
Book Chapter
Guccione, K., & Cunningham, C. (2022). Leading Learning and Teaching in a Crisis. In S. Nolan, & S. Hutchinson (Eds.), Leading Innovation and Creativity in University Teaching (154-165). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003190745-15

In this chapter, the authors present a narrative-centred approach to identifying and leading in crises; using the experiences of Teaching and Learning staff during the Covid-19 pandemic as context. Through three stories – rooted in the realities of U... Read More about Leading Learning and Teaching in a Crisis.

The impact of Brexit on the digitisation of rural areas in the UK (2022)
Book Chapter
Gerli, P., & Whalley, J. (2022). The impact of Brexit on the digitisation of rural areas in the UK. In A. Attorp, S. Heron, & R. McAreavey (Eds.), Rural Governance in the UK (162-179). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003200208-9

This chapter discusses new policymaking scenarios in rural broadband and digital services that have opened now that the UK is no longer subject to the EU regulatory framework that has thus far driven rural digitisation. One advantage is that there ma... Read More about The impact of Brexit on the digitisation of rural areas in the UK.

When it Comes to Risk, Is Sukuk Better Than Conventional Bonds? A Comparative Study of NASDAQ Securities (2022)
Book Chapter
Farah, A. A., Avdukic, A., & Khaleel, F. (2022). When it Comes to Risk, Is Sukuk Better Than Conventional Bonds? A Comparative Study of NASDAQ Securities. In T. Azid, M. Mukhlisin, & O. Altwijry (Eds.), Wealth management and investment in Islamic settings: opportunities and challenges (283-312). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3686-9_17

This chapter analyses the risk levels of sukuk portfolio compared to conventional bonds, using a sample data that is extracted from daily closing prices of Sukuk and bonds that are traded in Nasdaq Dubai’s security market. The recent data show that g... Read More about When it Comes to Risk, Is Sukuk Better Than Conventional Bonds? A Comparative Study of NASDAQ Securities.

IoT for Sustainability (2022)
Book Chapter
Davison, B. (2022). IoT for Sustainability. In R. Buyya, L. Garg, G. Fortino, & S. Misra (Eds.), New Frontiers in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (253-286). Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05528-7_10

The Internet of Things (IoT) comprises a set of complementary technologies which offer unprecedented opportunities for interacting with the physical environment. Faced with multiple pressures on our physical wellbeing such as climate change, habitat... Read More about IoT for Sustainability.

Sign in Human-Sound Interaction (2022)
Book Chapter
Di Donato, B. (2022). Sign in Human-Sound Interaction. In J. L. Drever, & A. Hugill (Eds.), Aural Diversity (187-192). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003183624-21

This chapter explores the concept of Human–Sound Interaction (HSI) in music performance in the context of Aural Diversity. HSI focuses on human factors in experiencing sound and how this affects interaction with instruments. HSI looks at people’s div... Read More about Sign in Human-Sound Interaction.

Comparison of machine learning models for early depression detection from users’ posts (2022)
Book Chapter
Mothe, J., Ramiandrisoa, F., & Ullah, M. Z. (2022). Comparison of machine learning models for early depression detection from users’ posts. In F. Crestani, D. E. Losada, & J. Parapar (Eds.), Early Detection of Mental Health Disorders by Social Media Monitoring: The First Five Years of the eRisk Project (111-139). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04431-1_5

With around 300 millions people worldwide suffering from depression, the detection of this disorder is crucial and a challenge for individual and public health. As with many diseases, early detection means better medical management; the use of social... Read More about Comparison of machine learning models for early depression detection from users’ posts.

A Survey on the Integration of Blockchain and IoT: Challenges and Opportunities (2022)
Book Chapter
Abubakar, M., Jaroucheh, Z., Al-Dubai, A., & Liu, X. (2022). A Survey on the Integration of Blockchain and IoT: Challenges and Opportunities. In R. Jiang, A. Bouridane, C. Li, D. Crookes, S. Boussakta, F. Hao, & E. A. Edirisinghe (Eds.), Big Data Privacy and Security in Smart Cities (197-221). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04424-3_11

Since Satoshi Nakamoto first introduced the blockchain as an open-source project for secure financial transactions, it has attracted the scientific community’s interest, paving the way for addressing problems in domains other than cryptocurrencies, o... Read More about A Survey on the Integration of Blockchain and IoT: Challenges and Opportunities.

Digital Transformation in the Music Industry: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Accelerated New Business Opportunities (2022)
Book Chapter
Oliver, P., & Lalchev, S. (2022). Digital Transformation in the Music Industry: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Accelerated New Business Opportunities. In G. Morrow, D. Nordgård, & P. Tschmuck (Eds.), Rethinking the Music Business: Music Contexts, Rights, Data, and COVID-19 (55-72). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09532-0_4

This chapter focuses on digital transformation—its meaning within, and impact on, the global music industry—and explores its role as facilitator of the development and establishment of creative business innovations. Such innovations are significant b... Read More about Digital Transformation in the Music Industry: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Accelerated New Business Opportunities.

Jazz Festivals in the Time of COVID-19: Exploring Exposed Fragilities, Community Resilience and Industry Recovery (2022)
Book Chapter
Raine, S., Medboe, H., & Dias, J. (2022). Jazz Festivals in the Time of COVID-19: Exploring Exposed Fragilities, Community Resilience and Industry Recovery. In G. Morrow, D. Nordgård, & P. Tschmuck (Eds.), Rethinking the Music Business: Music Contexts, Rights, Data, and COVID-19 (109-127). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09532-0_7

This chapter considers how four festivals across the UK – Brecon Jazz Festival, Brilliant Corners in Belfast, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, and Manchester Jazz Festival – have adapted their processes and practices in order to reimagine the jazz fe... Read More about Jazz Festivals in the Time of COVID-19: Exploring Exposed Fragilities, Community Resilience and Industry Recovery.

Vulnerability and Resilience of Refugee Women and Children (2022)
Book Chapter
Mwenyango, H., & Palatttiyil, G. (2022). Vulnerability and Resilience of Refugee Women and Children. In N. Tan, & P. Shajahan (Eds.), Remaking Social Work for the New Global Era (59-76). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08352-5_5

Although migration is often perceived as an immediate response to humanitarian crises, people affected by forced displacement face significant risks and vulnerability. Drawing on mixed-methods research findings from Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settleme... Read More about Vulnerability and Resilience of Refugee Women and Children.

Interpretative Tools (2022)
Book Chapter
Urquhart, E. (2022). Interpretative Tools. In D. Buhalis (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing. Edward Elgar Publishing

The entry focusses on a central activity, not only for visitor attractions, but for other leisure, tourism and destinations environments. Interpretation involves a variety of tools and techniques used to communicate the significance of assets within... Read More about Interpretative Tools.

Implicit Bias Training is Dead, Long Live Implicit Bias Training: The evolving role of human resource development in combatting implicit bias within organizations (2022)
Book Chapter
McFadden, C. (2022). Implicit Bias Training is Dead, Long Live Implicit Bias Training: The evolving role of human resource development in combatting implicit bias within organizations. In P. Holland, T. Bartram, T. Garavan, & K. Grant (Eds.), The Emerald Handbook of Work, Workplaces and Disruptive Issues in HRM (383-398). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80071-779-420221037