Outputs (42)

Lions, Bees, and Chameleons: unravelling the entrepreneurial archetypes and their impact on performance and well-being (2025)
Journal Article
Sawang, S., Alshibani, S. M., & Ng, P. Y. (online). Lions, Bees, and Chameleons: unravelling the entrepreneurial archetypes and their impact on performance and well-being. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, https://doi.org/10.1108/ijebr-03-2024-0215

Purpose
This study explores the complex relationship between a founder’s social identity and the Dark Triad traits. It aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial behaviours and their subsequent impact on enterprise performance a... Read More about Lions, Bees, and Chameleons: unravelling the entrepreneurial archetypes and their impact on performance and well-being.

Creative Informatics: how data driven innovation has transformed the creative workplace (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Panneels, I., & Patrick-Thomson, H. (2024, September). Creative Informatics: how data driven innovation has transformed the creative workplace. Presented at The 4th Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) Conference, Edinburgh, UK

The creative economy is powered by a workforce with a high proportion of freelancers and SMEs. This paper reflects on new ways of working, accelerated by the digital pivot of the creative workplace caused by the global pandemic. Whilst the impact of... Read More about Creative Informatics: how data driven innovation has transformed the creative workplace.

The resonance of Mike Jackson's work with the use of systems ideas in community operational research (2024)
Journal Article
Herron, R. J. M., Mendiwelso Bendek, Z., Salinas Navarro, D. E., Vilalta‐Perdomo, E., & Weaver, M. W. (2025). The resonance of Mike Jackson's work with the use of systems ideas in community operational research. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 42(1), 51-68. https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.3100

The body of work of Mike Jackson covers several major themes in OR/Systems Thinking and articulates key aspects of Critical Systems Thinking; with an interest throughout in applications to complex social challenges. In this paper, as a direct respons... Read More about The resonance of Mike Jackson's work with the use of systems ideas in community operational research.

The political economy of labour and technological disruptions in capitalism (2024)
Book Chapter
Papagiannaki, E. (2025). The political economy of labour and technological disruptions in capitalism. In J. MacLeavy, & F. H. Pitts (Eds.), The Handbook for the Future of Work (57-68). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003327561-8

This chapter examines the concept of the ‘future of work’ by exploring the different futures that scholars have imagined for the development of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and their impact on labour. The 4IR discourse, as the next... Read More about The political economy of labour and technological disruptions in capitalism.

Women entrepreneurs: From potential to intention. The role of motivations and culture in emerging economies (2024)
Book Chapter
Osowska, R., & Kapasi, I. (2024). Women entrepreneurs: From potential to intention. The role of motivations and culture in emerging economies. In H. Neergaard, M. Guerrero, & B. Kenny (Eds.), De Gruyter Handbook of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies (369-392). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110747669-015

Entrepreneurial motivations are theorised as informing entrepreneurial behaviours and their scope and direction. Although the literature has identified agency-focused cognitive process, little is still known about women’s entrepreneurial motivations... Read More about Women entrepreneurs: From potential to intention. The role of motivations and culture in emerging economies.

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.

Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth (2024)
Book Chapter
Huzooree, G., Soupramanien, L. D. B., & Rughoobur-Seetah, S. (2025). Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth. In A. Huzooree, & H. Chandan (Eds.), Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (69-120). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8.ch003

In the 21st century's evolving professional landscape, graduate employability and growth rely on critical soft skills. This chapter explores these essential soft skills for success in dynamic workplaces, emphasizing their growing importance. Employer... Read More about Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth.

Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy (2024)
Book Chapter
Huzooree, G., & Soupramanien, L. D. B. (2025). Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy. In A. Huzooree, & H. Chandan (Eds.), Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (161-200). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8.ch005

The rapid advancements in technology have profoundly transformed how students engage and approach learning, leading to a digital revolution in education. This shift is marked by the integration of new technologies and the digitization of educational... Read More about Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy.

Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (2024)
Book
Huzooree, A., & Chandan, H. (Eds.). (2025). Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8

Due to rapid technological advancements, evolving workplace structures, and a shift towards remote work, the nature of work is undergoing transformations influencing communication, work dynamics, and learning processes. Improving the skills of future... Read More about Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation.

Unregulated Futures: Scenario Planning for the Unknown (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crawford, M., Roubelat, F., & Marchais-Roubelat, A. (2024, September). Unregulated Futures: Scenario Planning for the Unknown. Presented at Anticipation 2024, Lancaster, UK

Building from years of piloting novel methods for future visioning through group engagement, this curated session will take attendees through a fast-tracked, yet fully- immersive scenario planning workshop. The prompt is, “What does 2034 look like if... Read More about Unregulated Futures: Scenario Planning for the Unknown.

The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
Ozoani, C., & Plant, E. (2024). The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport. Dublin, Ireland

The Policy Committee of the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport examine one of the key questions.

What are the key and most pressing barriers to the deployment and use of alternative fuels infrastructure in the land transport /maritim... Read More about The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport.

Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples (2024)
Book Chapter
Doargajudhur, M., Naraidoo, S., & Zaung, N. (2024). Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples. In L. Marron (Ed.), Cases on Authentic Assessment in Higher Education. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1001-4

Innovative approaches to assessment design are an important aspect of this educational era. The new paradigm emphasizes a major consideration which is the validity of assessment tasks in adequately representing the intended learning outcomes. There i... Read More about Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples.

Let’s not blame students for the shortcomings of assessment strategies of universities that turn a blind eye to artificial intelligence: A pre-crisis warning (2024)
Digital Artefact
Khaleel, F., & Harte, P. Let’s not blame students for the shortcomings of assessment strategies of universities that turn a blind eye to artificial intelligence: A pre-crisis warning. [Blog post]

Increases in breach of academic integrity is an issue driven by dated assessment designs, obsolete assessment strategies, an archaic quality framework using the doctrine of precedents to regulate LTA practices in HEIs.

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.

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.

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.

Navigating the Future: Innovations and Challenges in the Unmanned Aircraft Industry (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Plant, E., & Ozoani, C. (2024, May). Navigating the Future: Innovations and Challenges in the Unmanned Aircraft Industry. Presented at CILT Ireland Webinar series, Online

Presentation of a policy research framework developed for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) by Dr Eoin Plant-O'Toole and Chiagoziem Ozoani, Edinburgh Napier University.

A panel discussion regarding safety of UAS and best practice followed the pr... Read More about Navigating the Future: Innovations and Challenges in the Unmanned Aircraft Industry.

Integrating nature-based solutions with traditional smallholder farming systems to build climatic resilience in the Caribbean (2023)
Book Chapter
Roop, R., Matouq, M., Fonseca, A. P., & Weaver, M. (2024). Integrating nature-based solutions with traditional smallholder farming systems to build climatic resilience in the Caribbean. In W. Leal Filho, G. Nagy, & D. Ayal (Eds.), Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98067-2_85-1

Despite the current technological advancement in agriculture to improve the production capacity and livelihood of the estimated 608 million smallholder family farmers across the globe, there is a need to uptake these technologies among smallholder fa... Read More about Integrating nature-based solutions with traditional smallholder farming systems to build climatic resilience in the Caribbean.

How is entrepreneurial marketing shaped by E-commerce technology: a case study of Chinese pure-play e-retailers (2023)
Journal Article
Hong, Y., Sawang, S., & Yang, H.-P. (. (2024). How is entrepreneurial marketing shaped by E-commerce technology: a case study of Chinese pure-play e-retailers. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 30(2/3), 609-631. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijebr-10-2022-0951

Purpose
The focus of this study is on how online-only retailers, known as pure-play e-retailers, leverage e-commerce platforms to identify and pursue market opportunities. Through the perspective of entrepreneurial marketing, this study aims to expl... Read More about How is entrepreneurial marketing shaped by E-commerce technology: a case study of Chinese pure-play e-retailers.