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Reflections on developing a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to embedding education for sustainable development into higher education curricula. (2021)
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STRACHAN, S., LOGAN, L., WILLISON, D., BAIN, R., ROBERTS, J., MITCHELL, I. and YARR, R. 2021. Reflections on developing a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to embedding education for sustainable development into higher education curricula. Emerald open research [online], 3, article 24. Available from: https://doi.org/10.35241/emeraldopenres.14303.1

As higher education institutions (HEIs) have increasingly turned to consider sustainability over the last decade, education for sustainable development (ESD) has emerged as a way of imbuing students with the skills, values, knowledge, and attributes... Read More about Reflections on developing a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to embedding education for sustainable development into higher education curricula..

Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence. (2021)
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BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., GAJDKA, J., SCHABEK, T., and KUTAN, A.M. 2021. Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence. International journal of emerging markets [online], EarlyCite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-09-2020-1061

This study contributes to the pool of knowledge about the impact of monetary policy communication of central banks on financial instruments' prices and assets' value in emerging markets. Empirical analysis is executed using the National Bank of Polan... Read More about Central bank's communication and markets' reactions: Polish evidence..

Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. (2021)
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DAVIES, R. 2021. Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. International journal of management and applied science [online], 7(8), pages 12-18. Available from: http://iraj.doionline.org/dx/IJMAS-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-18127

In 2022 the Gulf State of Qatar will host the 22nd FIFA World Cup. This tournament follows on from a series of sporting mega events where the principle of legacy is embedded within its delivery and purpose. While claims for creating legacies are wide... Read More about Defining legacy: a critical comparison of legacy literature definitions and the legacy objectives of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup..

eCooking: challenges and opportunities from a consumer behaviour perspective. (2021)
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LEARY, J., MENYEH, B., CHAPUNGU, V. and TRONCOSO, K. 2021. eCooking: challenges and opportunities from a consumer behaviour perspective. Energies [online], 14(14): clean energy innovations: challenges and strategies for low and middle income countries, article 4345. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14144345

New opportunities are opening for electric cooking (eCooking) as a cost-effective, practical and desirable solution to the twin global challenges of clean cooking and electrification. Globally, momentum is building behind the transformative potential... Read More about eCooking: challenges and opportunities from a consumer behaviour perspective..

Behavioural symptoms of mental health disorder such as depression among young people using Instagram: a systematic review. (2021)
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ADEYANJU, G.C., SOLFA, R.P., TRAN, T.L., WOHLFARTH, S., BÜTTNER, J., OSOBAJO, O.A. and OTITOJU, A. 2021. Behavioural symptoms of mental health disorder such as depression among young people using Instagram: a systematic review. Translational medicine communications [online], 6, article number 15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41231-021-00092-3

There is a growing debate on the linkage between social networking platforms and mental health disorder, such as depressive behaviour or depression. However, the relationship between Instagram use and depression or depressive behaviour has not been e... Read More about Behavioural symptoms of mental health disorder such as depression among young people using Instagram: a systematic review..

The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis. (2021)
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SZCZYGIELSKI, J.J., CHARTERIS, A., BWANYA, P.R. and BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J. 2022. The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis. International review of financial analysis [online], 80, article 101837. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irfa.2021.101837

The novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in uncertainty that permeates every aspect of life and business. In this study we undertake a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 related uncertainty on global industry returns and volat... Read More about The impact and role of COVID-19 uncertainty: a global industry analysis..

What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas. (2021)
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ROBERTS, R., MILLAR, D., CORRADI, L. and FLIN, R. 2021. What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas. Technology, mind, and behavior [online], 2(1). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1037/tmb0000027

What use is technology if no one uses it? This question underscores the critical interaction between people and the technology, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying psychological factors that influence technology uptake. This s... Read More about What use is technology if no one uses it? The psychological factors that influence technology adoption decisions in oil and gas..

Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies. (2021)
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OSEMENE, O.F., ADINNU, P., FAGBEMI, T.O. and OLOWOOKERE, J.K. 2021. Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies. Global business review [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09721509211010989

Being a destination for investors around the globe, there are increasing concerns about climate change, pollution and biodegradation as well as the disposition of companies towards reporting environmental concerns in Africa. This necessitated the int... Read More about Corporate governance and environmental accounting reporting in selected quoted African companies..

Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates. (2021)
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NG, P.Y. and HAMILTON, R.T. [2021]. Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of small business and entrepreneurship [online], Latest articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08276331.2021.1926779

Why are some family SMEs more innovative than others? We use the heterogeneity within family SMEs to explore how their socioemotional wealth (SEW) affects innovativeness. The ubiquity of smaller family firms means that their innovativeness is critica... Read More about Socioemotional wealth and the innovativeness of family SMEs in the United Arab Emirates..

BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation. (2021)
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OBI, L., AWUZIE, B., OBI, C., OMOTAYO, T.S., OKE, A. and OSOBAJO, O. 2021. BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation. Buildings [online], 11(6), article 227. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11060227

Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM... Read More about BIM for deconstruction: an interpretive structural model of factors influencing implementation..

How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach. (2021)
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BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., GAJDKA, J., SCHABEK, T. and KUTAN, A.M. 2021. How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach. Expert systems with applications [online], 182, article 115201. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115201

This paper proposes a rule-based trading system to investigate how much the central bank's announcements matter on a financial market. We design a novel investment strategy and we simulate trades in order to quantify their profitability in the out–of... Read More about How much do the central bank announcements matter on financial market? Application of the rule-based trading system approach..

Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana. (2021)
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MENYEH, B.O. 2021. Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 146, article 111132. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111132

Inadequate access to electricity is one of the pressing developmental challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ensuring universal access by 2030 will require additional sources of finance as current investment volumes are inadequate. Increasingly, the integ... Read More about Financing electricity access in Africa: a choice experiment study of household investor preferences for renewable energy investments in Ghana..

Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry. (2021)
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OZCAN, S., HOMAYOUNFARD, A., SIMMS, C. and WASIM, J. 2022. Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry. IEEE transactions on engineering management [online], 69(1), pages 228-244. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3068310

Technology roadmapping is a widely accepted method for offering industry foresight as it supports strategic innovation management and identifies the potential application of emerging technologies. While roadmapping applications have been implemented... Read More about Technology roadmapping using text mining: a foresight study for the retail industry..

Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma. (2021)
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ACHEAMPONG, T., MENYEH, B. and AGBEVIVI, D.E. 2021. Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma. Oil, gas and energy law [online], 19(3), pages 1-28. Available from: https://www.ogel.org/article.asp?key=3974

This article reviews recent developments in Ghana's electricity market, examining regulatory structures, consumption trends and tariff pricing. It further assesses the implications of the country's changing generation mix from hydroelectric to therma... Read More about Ghana's changing electricity supply mix and tariff pricing regime: implications for the energy trilemma..

Addressing recent misreporting of findings from 'Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT'. (2021)
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ALDERSEY-WILLIAMS, J., BROADBENT, I.D. and STRACHAN, P.A. 2021. Addressing recent misreporting of findings from 'Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT'. Energy policy [online], 153, article 112240. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112240

Recent interest in the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for offshore wind has led to considerable media coverage of this topic. The paper to which this article refers provides some useful insights, but the authors are concerned that their findings are... Read More about Addressing recent misreporting of findings from 'Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT'..

The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty. (2021)
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SZCZYGIELSKI, J.J., BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J., CHARTERIS, A. and BWANYA, P.A. 2022. The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty. Energy economics [online], 109, article 105258. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105258

Prior research has shown that energy sector stock prices are impacted by uncertainty. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has given rise to widespread health and economic-related uncertainty. In this study, we investigate the magnitude and the timing... Read More about The COVID-19 storm and the energy sector: the impact and role of uncertainty..

Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources. (2021)
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NG, P.Y. and DE CLERCQ, D. 2021. Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources. International small business journal [online], 39(8), pages 732-754. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242621996614

This article addresses the important question of why those in paid employment might be hesitant to start their own businesses. In particular, we predict how diminished work-related creativity of employees might mediate the relationship between their... Read More about Explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of employees: the roles of societal norms, work-related creativity and personal resources..

Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system. (2021)
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DAYAN, M., AL KUWAITI, I.A., HUSAIN, Z., NG, P.Y. and DAYAN, A. 2022. Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system. International journal of quality and reliability [online], 39(1), pages 176-203. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-11-2020-0373

The aim of this research is to uncover issues that inhibit patients' satisfaction and loyalty and identify factors that could enhance customer retention by government hospitals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The mediating impact of outpatient sat... Read More about Factors influencing patient loyalty to outpatient medical services: an empirical analysis of the UAE's government healthcare system..

Hegemonic conceptualizations of empowerment in entrepreneurship and their suitability for collective contexts. (2021)
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WOOD, B.P., NG, P.Y. and BASTIAN, B.L. 2021. Hegemonic conceptualizations of empowerment in entrepreneurship and their suitability for collective contexts. Administrative sciences [online], 11(1), article 28. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci11010028

The relationship between empowerment and entrepreneurship in collective societies is, in our view, insufficiently examined. Accepted definitions of empowerment and the assumptions underlying programs and research designs based on them result in outco... Read More about Hegemonic conceptualizations of empowerment in entrepreneurship and their suitability for collective contexts..

Effectiveness of intervention on behaviour change against use of non-biodegradable plastic bags: a systematic review. (2021)
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ADEYANJU, G.C., AUGUSTINE, T.M., VOLKMANN, S., OYEBAMIJI, U.A., RAN, S., OSOBAJO, O.A. and OTITOJU, A. 2021. Effectiveness of intervention on behaviour change against use of non-biodegradable plastic bags: a systematic review. Discover sustainability [online], 2(1), article 13. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-021-00015-0

The devastating impacts that bio-degradable products such as plastic bags are having on human health, wildlife, and the environment is enormous, especially single-use once. Single-use plastics are non-biodegradable products and does not undergo biolo... Read More about Effectiveness of intervention on behaviour change against use of non-biodegradable plastic bags: a systematic review..