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Critical Success Factors Of Users’ Continuous Intention Of Adopting Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Las-Vict Principle, Cheuk Hang Au, Kevin K.W. Ho, Kris M.Y. Law, Dickson K.W. Chiu Dec 2024

Critical Success Factors Of Users’ Continuous Intention Of Adopting Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Las-Vict Principle, Cheuk Hang Au, Kevin K.W. Ho, Kris M.Y. Law, Dickson K.W. Chiu

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The proliferation of cryptocurrencies has contributed to the emergence of different cryptocurrency exchanges (crypto-exchanges). While these services may be regarded as FinTech, involving cryptocurrency as the major transaction currency has made these services potentially distinctive from other fiat-based FinTech services. Thus, the critical success factors of crypto-exchanges may not be identical to those of other fiat-based FinTech services. Grounded on theories related to FinTech and service varieties, we developed a survey and explored the role of different factors on users’ continuous intention of adopting the crypto-exchanges. Our results suggested that when users perceive specific crypto-exchange characteristics, they are more likely …


Exploring Impression Management Through Eye-Tracking: A Study On The Influence Of Photographs In Financial Reporting, Andreas Hellmann, Simone D. Scagnelli, Lawrence Ang, Suresh Sood Dec 2024

Exploring Impression Management Through Eye-Tracking: A Study On The Influence Of Photographs In Financial Reporting, Andreas Hellmann, Simone D. Scagnelli, Lawrence Ang, Suresh Sood

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The objective of financial reporting is to provide decision-useful information for a wide range of existing and potential stakeholders. However, the lack of regulation regarding the use of visual imagery may enable companies to engage in impression management and subtly influence the reader's judgments through careful selection of images and how they obfuscate or clarify information. This study utilizes eye-tracking technology to experimentally examine how non-explanatory photographs influence the performance judgments of non-professional investors comprising business students and auditors. Participants were exposed to an excerpt of the management summary of a fictitious company's annual report. The findings suggest while a …


Entrepreneurs’ Network Bricolage: Reconfiguring Social Ties For Resource Creation, Frances Y.M. Chang, Cynthia M. Webster, Muhammad Aftab Alam, Francesco Chirico Dec 2024

Entrepreneurs’ Network Bricolage: Reconfiguring Social Ties For Resource Creation, Frances Y.M. Chang, Cynthia M. Webster, Muhammad Aftab Alam, Francesco Chirico

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The entrepreneurship literature demonstrates the positive impact of network bricolage on resource-seeking. We extend this work by examining why and how entrepreneurs reconfigure ties within the social architecture of their networks. Building on the network bricolage literature and an in-depth analysis of 55 dyadic relationships embedded in four networks, we provide evidence of network bricolage behavior indicating that entrepreneur bricoleurs are, in fact, resource-creators as well as resource-seekers. Our data cover a series of preliminary and in-depth interviews, member checks, site visits, direct observations, and archival sources. We find support for our theoretical arguments that more resources and re-deployment opportunities …


Exploring Online Destination Brand Advocacy, Violetta Wilk, Saalem Sadeque, Geoffrey N. Soutar Nov 2024

Exploring Online Destination Brand Advocacy, Violetta Wilk, Saalem Sadeque, Geoffrey N. Soutar

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

This paper explores online brand advocacy (OBA) in a tourism destination context. Through a Social Influence Theory lens, it explores the ways in which residents and overseas tourists discuss Australia as a destination brand on social media. By analyzing a big dataset of social media user-generated content (UGC), this study sought to identify the key dimensions evident in positively valenced social media UGC, to see whether these dimensions varied between residents and overseas tourists, and to see whether the dimensions reflected OBA. The analyses found online destination brand advocacy (ODBA) had five dimensions: Destination Acknowledgement (hashtags), Destination Insights, Destination Positivity …


Can Tourist Engagement Enhance Tourist Behavioural Intentions? A Combination Of Pls-Sem And Fsqca Approaches, Siamak Seyfi, S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Ali Vafaei-Zadeh, Kourosh Esfandiar Oct 2024

Can Tourist Engagement Enhance Tourist Behavioural Intentions? A Combination Of Pls-Sem And Fsqca Approaches, Siamak Seyfi, S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Ali Vafaei-Zadeh, Kourosh Esfandiar

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

This study aims to investigate the effects of tourist engagement dimensions on revisit and Word of Mouth (WOM) intentions of heritage tourists. The data were collected from domestic tourists in the heritage city of Kashan, Iran. To analyse the collected data, this study applies Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) as a symmetric analysis technique, as well as fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) as an asymmetric analysis approach to strengthen the findings. The findings of PLS-SEM showed the significant effect of the absorption dimension on revisit intention, whereas these results demonstrated the significant effects of the dimensions of interaction, and …


Symmetrical And Asymmetrical Approaches To Brand Loyalty– The Case Of Intelligent Voice Assistants, Wei He, Catherine Prentice, Xuequn Wang Oct 2024

Symmetrical And Asymmetrical Approaches To Brand Loyalty– The Case Of Intelligent Voice Assistants, Wei He, Catherine Prentice, Xuequn Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigates symmetrical and asymmetrical relationships among intrinsic needs, consumer engagement, attachment, and brand loyalty in the case of intelligent voice assistants (IVAs). Conducted with IVA users in the United States, the research employs structural equation modelling (SEM) to examine direct, linear relationships and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) for exploring complex, non-linear relationships. The findings indicate that psychological needs, consumer interactions with IVAs, and emotional bonds significantly influence brand loyalty. Furthermore, the fsQCA method reveals that various combinations of these factors contribute to brand loyalty in distinct ways. This study advances the literature on consumer behaviour and branding …


Commercial Friendships In Pubs: Defining The Quality, Levels, And Process, Sake Jan Velthuis, Ondrej Mitas, Erwin Losekoot, Marcel Bastiaansen Oct 2024

Commercial Friendships In Pubs: Defining The Quality, Levels, And Process, Sake Jan Velthuis, Ondrej Mitas, Erwin Losekoot, Marcel Bastiaansen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This research explores commercial friendship within Dutch pubs, focusing on the transition from transactional to personal interactions between bartenders and guests. The study uses semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to reveal that commercial friendship shares many similarities with non-commercial friendship but differs in important aspects. We found six levels of commercial friendship that range from minimal interactions, categorized as 'guest,' to deep, personal connections identified as 'best friend.' We identified three dimensions of commercial friendship quality: activities, self-disclosure, and social support. A critical finding is the 'tipping point'—a stage in the relationship development where interactions shift from professional to personal, …


Sequential Investment Decisions For Mining Projects Using Compound Multiple Volatility Real Options Approach, Atul Chandra, Peter R. Hartley Oct 2024

Sequential Investment Decisions For Mining Projects Using Compound Multiple Volatility Real Options Approach, Atul Chandra, Peter R. Hartley

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Managers evaluating investment decisions in mining projects have reported using the net present value approach (NPV). However, NPV has the drawback of collapsing variations from uncertainties in future project cash flows into a fixed expected project value today. Ignoring future uncertainties and contingencies can lead managers to make incorrect up-front binary decisions, such as investing in or abandoning the project now. The real options analysis approach (ROA) instead captures variations from uncertainties as volatilities in project value and allows flexibility in investment decisions to be contingent on information as it is revealed. Managers we consulted agreed that ROA is superior …


The Effect Of Digital Erp Implementation, Supply Chain Integration And Supply Chain Flexibility On Business Performance, Kevin Joshua Harianto, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie Sep 2024

The Effect Of Digital Erp Implementation, Supply Chain Integration And Supply Chain Flexibility On Business Performance, Kevin Joshua Harianto, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Globalization entails manufacturing companies improving their competitiveness to be superior to competitors. This study investigates the role of ERP implementation in improving business performance through supply chain integration, external supply chain integration, and flexibility. The research surveyed manufacturing companies that were implementing ERP technology adequately. Data was collected from 99 manufacturing companies in East Java that have implemented ERP. The study used judgmental sampling with criteria for employees who have worked for two years and permanent employees and have a role as a critical user or end user of one of the ERP modules in the company department. Data analysis …


The Role Of Supplier-Buyer Relationship In Enhancing Business Performance Through Supply Chain Management Practice, Total Quality Management Implementation And Product Innovation, Ronaldo Richard Gunawan, Hotlan Siagian, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Ferry Jie Sep 2024

The Role Of Supplier-Buyer Relationship In Enhancing Business Performance Through Supply Chain Management Practice, Total Quality Management Implementation And Product Innovation, Ronaldo Richard Gunawan, Hotlan Siagian, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The Company should collaborate with supply chain members to support business process activities and increase competitiveness. Company collaboration with suppliers is essential in supporting the adoption of supply chain practices and total quality management to pursue product innovation and enhance business performance. This study investigates the role of supplier-buyer relationships in enhancing business performance through supply chain management practice, total quality management, and product innovation. The research surveyed 150 companies implementing total quality management with ISO certification in East Java. Data processing employs partial least squares using SmartPLS software version 4.0. The research found that supplier-buyer relationships positively and significantly …


The Influence Of Supply Chain Integration On Firm Performance Through Lean Manufacturing, Green Supply Chain Management And Risk Management, Lydia Christian, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie Sep 2024

The Influence Of Supply Chain Integration On Firm Performance Through Lean Manufacturing, Green Supply Chain Management And Risk Management, Lydia Christian, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The rapid development of technology has enabled companies to integrate internal and external partners working together in the supply chain network. Supply chain integration allows fast information to facilitate real-time and reliable decision-making. This study investigates the role of supply chain integration on firm performance through adopting lean manufacturing, green supply chain management, and risk management. The study surveyed manufacturing companies implementing ISO 14000 to represent green supply chain management and integrated information technology as a form of integration. The questionnaires were distributed using a Google form, and 93 valid responses were obtained. Data analysis employed a partial least square …


Towards A Model To Measure The Efficiency Of Inter-Organizational Knowledge Transfer For Tourism Destinations, Hossein Raisi, Kourosh Esfandiar, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Gregory Willson, Rodolfo Baggio Sep 2024

Towards A Model To Measure The Efficiency Of Inter-Organizational Knowledge Transfer For Tourism Destinations, Hossein Raisi, Kourosh Esfandiar, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Gregory Willson, Rodolfo Baggio

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Tourism industry relies on destination-level knowledge transfer for innovation and competitiveness, yet slow adoption of knowledge management practices hinders the potential benefits. Academic studies on knowledge transfer and its efficiency are limited and very few have addressed this phenomenon at inter-organizational level particularly in a tourism destination context. We aim to address this gap by providing a conceptual model to extend research knowledge in this area. Drawing on social capital theory and knowledge management constructs, the model incorporates four pivotal dimensions: ‘structural,’ ‘relational,’ ‘organizational,’ and ‘knowledge’ properties, identified as effective antecedents of knowledge transfer through prior research. The proposed model …


Tail Risk Network Analysis Of Asian Banks, Thach N. Pham, Robert Powell, Deepa Bannigidadmath Sep 2024

Tail Risk Network Analysis Of Asian Banks, Thach N. Pham, Robert Powell, Deepa Bannigidadmath

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aims to investigate the tail risk dependence of individual banks in Asian emerging markets. Using value at risk and conditional value at risk to measure tail risk and employing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression to build the network, this study analysed interconnectedness at three levels: system-wide, country level and individual bank level. This study yields three key findings. First, banks in Asian emerging markets have a notably high tail risk network, particularly during more extreme market conditions. Second, the smaller and more interconnected banks are the most systemically important in the region, rather than the …


Unravelling The Missing Link: Climate Risk, Esg Performance And Debt Capital Cost In China, Yu Yan, Xinman Cheng, Tricia Ong Aug 2024

Unravelling The Missing Link: Climate Risk, Esg Performance And Debt Capital Cost In China, Yu Yan, Xinman Cheng, Tricia Ong

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The concept of sustainability has developed significantly from an unrealistic abstract ideology to a framework that can measure companies’ environment, society and corporate governance (ESG) performance. While extensive research has established some relational impacts of ESG performance on debt capital cost (DCC), this paper contends that a comprehensive review of these impacts is incomplete without screening them through the lens of climate risk (CR). Companies are subjected to CR that comprises physical and transition factors resulting from climate change. This paper aims to unravel the missing link between CR and ESG performance, and the consequent impacts on DCC. This paper …


Share Pledge And Accounting Conservatism In Share-Pledging Firms: Evidence From A Natural Experiment In China, Xin Wang, Yue Sun, Yanlin Li, Cuijiao Zhang Jul 2024

Share Pledge And Accounting Conservatism In Share-Pledging Firms: Evidence From A Natural Experiment In China, Xin Wang, Yue Sun, Yanlin Li, Cuijiao Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper focuses on firms in which insiders pledge their shares as collateral for loans. By investigating a natural experiment—China’s enactment of provisions on share reductions that restrict pledge creditors’ cashing-out behavior—we find that pledging firms exhibited more conservative financial reporting after the implementation than non-pledging firms. This effect was pronounced in firms with a higher ratio of pledged shares, a longer maturation period of the pledged shares, and more concentrated pledge creditors. Additionally, we show that pledging firms increased their accounting conservatism after the shock, leading to a lower risk of margin calls and stock price crashes. The effect …


Mapping Research In The Journal Of Innovation & Knowledge To Sustainable Development Goals, Raghu Raman, Debidutta Pattnaik, Krishnashree Achuthan, Laurie Hughes, Adil S. Al-Busaidi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Prema Nedungadi Jul 2024

Mapping Research In The Journal Of Innovation & Knowledge To Sustainable Development Goals, Raghu Raman, Debidutta Pattnaik, Krishnashree Achuthan, Laurie Hughes, Adil S. Al-Busaidi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Prema Nedungadi

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study critically evaluates the contributions of the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (JIK) toward advancing research aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol for systematic literature review. We meticulously examine JIK's interdisciplinary research patterns, thematic focuses, and topic evolution, emphasizing the journal's engagement with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 4 (Quality Education). By utilizing advanced techniques such as co-citation mapping and BERTopic modeling, this study identifies six major topics within the JIK, aligning with specific SDGs: “EcoTech …


Trust Dynamics In Sharing Economy Services During A Crisis: A Comparison Between Airbnb And Uber, Alireza Amrollahi, Tyge F. Kummer, Mehdi Rajaeian, Arghavan Hadinejad Jul 2024

Trust Dynamics In Sharing Economy Services During A Crisis: A Comparison Between Airbnb And Uber, Alireza Amrollahi, Tyge F. Kummer, Mehdi Rajaeian, Arghavan Hadinejad

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigates trust dynamics in sharing economy services during the COVID-19 crisis, comparing Airbnb and Uber as prominent representatives of accommodation and transportation services in tourism. Guided by two research questions, the study first explores the antecedents and mechanisms of trust creation on these platforms and then examines how the global pandemic affected trust in these services. The findings reveal that structural assurance, privacy protection, and social influence (only for Uber) are key antecedents of trust. Trust, in turn, significantly influences perceived usefulness and the intention to use both platforms. The results also show that perceived risk, heightened by …


Ecological Momentary Assessment Of Digital Food And Beverage Marketing Exposure And Impact In Young Adults: A Feasibility Study, Clare Whitton, Yvonne H. M. Wong, Jerrald Lau, Xin H. Chua, Andre M. Müller, Chuen S. Tan, Rob M. Van Dam, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Salome A. Rebello Jun 2024

Ecological Momentary Assessment Of Digital Food And Beverage Marketing Exposure And Impact In Young Adults: A Feasibility Study, Clare Whitton, Yvonne H. M. Wong, Jerrald Lau, Xin H. Chua, Andre M. Müller, Chuen S. Tan, Rob M. Van Dam, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Salome A. Rebello

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Unhealthy food marketing is contributing to the obesity epidemic, but real-time insights into the mechanisms of this relationship are under-studied. Digital marketing is growing and following food and beverage (F&B) brands on social media is common, but measurement of exposure and impact of such marketing presents novel challenges. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of collecting data on exposure and impact of digital F&B marketing (DFM) using a smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methodology. We hypothesized that DFM-induced food cravings would vary based on whether (or not) participants engaged with F&B brands online. Participants were Singapore residents (n …


Exploring The Key Enabling Role Of Digital Technology For Enhancing Supply Chain Performance Through Supply Chain Collaboration, Inventory Management And Supply Chain Resilience, Michelle J. Sadha, Zeplin J. H. Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Ferry Jie Jun 2024

Exploring The Key Enabling Role Of Digital Technology For Enhancing Supply Chain Performance Through Supply Chain Collaboration, Inventory Management And Supply Chain Resilience, Michelle J. Sadha, Zeplin J. H. Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The company always tries to improve competitiveness by improving company performance. Using upgraded digital technology makes it easier for internal and external companies to determine business strategies quickly and precisely. This study surveyed expedition companies in East Java, as many as 104 companies with the criteria of having a transportation fleet. Data collection using questionnaires and dissemination in collaboration with the Association of Express Delivery Service Companies, Post and Logistics Indonesia (ASPERINDO). Research respondents consist of employees or unit leaders who are competent in the substance of the survey. Data analysis uses the partial least square (PLS) method. The results …


Social Capital And Cost Of Debt: Evidence From Chinese Ceo Network Centrality, Yiping Chen, Yuan G. Shan, Jimin Wang, Xinxin Yang, Junru Zhang Jun 2024

Social Capital And Cost Of Debt: Evidence From Chinese Ceo Network Centrality, Yiping Chen, Yuan G. Shan, Jimin Wang, Xinxin Yang, Junru Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Using a unique dataset comprising 6313 firm-year observations for Chinese listed firms between 2008 and 2017, we investigate the impact of CEO social capital on cost of debt. Our results show that CEO social capital is negatively related to cost of debt, and the impact of CEO social capital in environments with a low degree of marketization or social trust is more pronounced than in environments with a high degree of marketization or social trust. Moreover, our results reveal that two potential mechanisms, discretionary accruals and information disclosure quality, mediate the impact of CEO social capital on cost of debt.


The Role Of Top Management Commitment To Improve Operational Performance Through It Adoption, Supply Chain Integration, And Green Supply Chain Management, Zenia Estella Soesetyo, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie Jun 2024

The Role Of Top Management Commitment To Improve Operational Performance Through It Adoption, Supply Chain Integration, And Green Supply Chain Management, Zenia Estella Soesetyo, Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan, Hotlan Siagian, Sautma Ronni Basana, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Manufacturing companies constantly strive to produce products that promote better competitiveness. In addition, the current business environment requires manufacturing companies to adopt environmentally friendly concepts, which have become a global customer concern. Therefore, companies must inevitably meet environmental protection requirements through ecologically friendly processes and products. Meanwhile, environmentally friendly adoption requires a capital-intensive investment, which doubts the management regarding the investment return. Hence, top management commitment is highly needed to maintain eco-friendly products and contribute to the company's performance. This study examines the role of top management commitment to operational performance through adopting information technology, supply chain integration, and green …


What Accounts For The Effect Of Sustainability Engagement On Stock Price Crash Risk During The Covid-19 Pandemic—Agency Theory Or Legitimacy Theory?, Junru Zhang, Chen Zheng, Yuan G. Shan May 2024

What Accounts For The Effect Of Sustainability Engagement On Stock Price Crash Risk During The Covid-19 Pandemic—Agency Theory Or Legitimacy Theory?, Junru Zhang, Chen Zheng, Yuan G. Shan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In this study, we conduct a textual analysis of the third-party disclosure of corporate sustainability news focused on the Standard and Poor's 500 firms in the United States market during the first and second quarter of 2020. We find a positive relationship between corporate sustainability news release and firm-specific stock price crash risk. This finding is surprising, but it indeed aligns with agency theory. It indicates that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated the tendency of managers under increasing financial pressure to use the sustainability information release as a mechanism to mask and withhold bad news for extended periods at …


Enablers, Barriers And Strategies For Adopting New Technology In Accounting, Denise Jackson, Christina Allen Mar 2024

Enablers, Barriers And Strategies For Adopting New Technology In Accounting, Denise Jackson, Christina Allen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Although the benefits of technological innovation are widely recognised, the accounting profession continues to undervalue and inadequately leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and blockchain. This study builds on earlier work on the antecedents and barriers to technology adoption and considers the role of technological, organisational and environmental factors in the accounting context. The mixed methods design involved surveying 585 accounting managers in Australia and parts of South-East Asia and interviewing 20 Australian accounting managers. Using the Technology–Organisation–Environment model, the study explored differences in the importance of factors by region and organisational type and investigated manager perspectives …


Investigating The Impact Of Company Announcements On Stock Prices: An Application Of Machine Learning On Australian Lithium Market, Ahmad Kianrad, Mohadeseh N. Arani, Karim Hasani, Masoumeh Zargar, Eila Erfani, Amir Razmjou Mar 2024

Investigating The Impact Of Company Announcements On Stock Prices: An Application Of Machine Learning On Australian Lithium Market, Ahmad Kianrad, Mohadeseh N. Arani, Karim Hasani, Masoumeh Zargar, Eila Erfani, Amir Razmjou

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper investigates the effects of various types of announcements made by lithium producers on stock prices. We collected data from 40 lithium-producing companies listed on the world's largest stock exchanges, spanning from May 2020 to September 2022. To analyze the impact of announcements such as quoted and unquoted securities, market announcements, company reports, public meetings and presentations, financial announcements, and technical announcements on stock prices, we employed an extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) model. Our results indicate that stock exchange market announcements and announcements about public meetings and presentations significantly influenced the stock prices of all eight large-cap companies studied. …


An Experimental Study For The Decision-Making Support Of Shared Transport Options In Western Australia, Ferry Jie Mar 2024

An Experimental Study For The Decision-Making Support Of Shared Transport Options In Western Australia, Ferry Jie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The road transport systems have a direct impact on both passenger and freight movements, leading towards negative environmental effects plus economical and societal costs. It has reached an alarming level. Afford to purchase more than one vehicle by an individual who can pay for it may solve the transportation problem for them; however, not everyone has a personal vehicle for movement. Moreover, providing public transport facilities to everyone on a demand basis or on time basis is not possible for several reasons. Further, personal or commercial vehicles are not being used all the time or not carrying passengers in full …


Assessing The Eco-Efficiency Of Cruise Tourism At The National Level: Determinants, Challenges, And Opportunities For Sustainable Development, Ruihong Sun, Xinliang Ye, Qianyu Li, Noel Scott Mar 2024

Assessing The Eco-Efficiency Of Cruise Tourism At The National Level: Determinants, Challenges, And Opportunities For Sustainable Development, Ruihong Sun, Xinliang Ye, Qianyu Li, Noel Scott

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In the face of the cruise industry's rapid global expansion and its significant interplay with national tourism, economic growth, and environmental conservation, a notable gap exists in comprehensively evaluating its eco-efficiency. This study aims to fill this gap by implementing a novel analytical framework, merging the undesirable slack-based measure (SBM) model with fraction regression model (FRM) analysis. This approach is designed to dissect the complex relationship between economic development, environmental impact, and resource consumption in the context of cruise tourism. The study applies this integrated methodology to data from 11 countries, spanning from 2010 to 2018. The findings reveal marked …


Visitor Attitude To Tourism Destinations: A Critical Review And Future Research Agenda, Arghavan Hadinejad, Brent D. Moyle, Anna Kralj, Nick Noghan, Noel Scott, Sarah Gardiner Jan 2024

Visitor Attitude To Tourism Destinations: A Critical Review And Future Research Agenda, Arghavan Hadinejad, Brent D. Moyle, Anna Kralj, Nick Noghan, Noel Scott, Sarah Gardiner

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Visitor attitude is fundamental to destination selection in the tourism literature. Yet, there remains a notable dearth of critical reviews to assess the current status of knowledge on the topic. This study, therefore, seeks to map and critically evaluate the state of visitor attitudinal research to set the agenda for future scholarly enquiry. A review of journal articles on the topic in four leading tourism journals was undertaken. To critically explore the literature and identify research trends, a paradigm funnel approach was used. The findings demonstrate that most studies on the topic are based on empirical research and specific theories, …


From A Role-Playing Game (Rpg) To A Brand: Strategic Implications From An Over-Two-Decade Case, Cheuk Hang Au, Chih Yuan Chou, Kevin K.W. Ho Jan 2024

From A Role-Playing Game (Rpg) To A Brand: Strategic Implications From An Over-Two-Decade Case, Cheuk Hang Au, Chih Yuan Chou, Kevin K.W. Ho

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

By offering a delightful experience, role-playing games (RPGs) have attracted many players. However, their development has been challenged by issues such as the emergence of online/mobile games and the proliferation of pirate copies. Therefore, RPG developers should consider different strategies to sustain the RPG series. We conducted a case study on “Chinese Paladin,” an RPG series that has been successful for over two decades in the Greater China region. We identified four strategies for an RPG to sustain itself and develop into a brand, namely (1) timeline-moving strategy, (2) crossover strategy, (3) sublimation strategy, and (4) cross-media strategy. We also …


Multiple Mediating Effects In The Association Between Hotels’ Eco-Label Credibility And Green Wom Behavior, Saeid Nosrati, Levent Altinay, Mahlagha Darvishmotevali Jan 2024

Multiple Mediating Effects In The Association Between Hotels’ Eco-Label Credibility And Green Wom Behavior, Saeid Nosrati, Levent Altinay, Mahlagha Darvishmotevali

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigated the effect of hotels’ eco-label credibility (HELC) on customers’ green word-of-mouth behavior through triple mediating effects of biospheric and egoistic values, pro-environmental attitude, and green patronage intention. Data were collected from 304 customers of eco-label hotels in Hong Kong. The PROCESS Macro plug-in software model (6) was employed to assess the hypotheses’ direct, indirect, and triple mediating effects. The results showed that HELC did not have a significant link to green word-of-mouth behavior. However, the triple mediation effects of biospheric and egoistic values, pro-environmental attitude, and green patronage intention between the impact of HELC and green word-of-mouth …


Boardroom Dissent: An Integrative Review And Future Research Agenda, Aira Eirola, Pieter Jan Bezemer, Stephan Reinhold Jan 2024

Boardroom Dissent: An Integrative Review And Future Research Agenda, Aira Eirola, Pieter Jan Bezemer, Stephan Reinhold

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Research Question/Issue: Scholars and practitioners view boardroom dissent as central to the functioning of boards of directors. However, there is a lack of consensus on what dissent is, who is involved, when and where it happens, and whether it is a behavioral or cognitive phenomenon. This conceptual unclarity and related fragmentation of empirical results call for an integrative literature review to build a coherent agenda for future research. Research Findings/Results: A content-analysis of 73 articles published between 1997 and 2023 reveals three distinct research clusters that explore the empirical phenomenon: (1) dissent as expressed through voting, (2) dissent as diverging …