Authors are invited to submit theoretical and empirical papers in all categories of business such as e-business, general management, international business, strategy, marketing, supply chain management, organization studies, entrepreneurship, enterprise, innovation and human resource management. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather an indication of the areas of concern of the journal. We aim to develop a journal that will appeal to both business and management practitioners. On that basis, papers that include practical applications to any business and management field are welcomed.
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Hoang, V.T., Le, T.P.L., & Dang, H.P.
In the contemporary landscape, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of consumption habits, which has fostered a growing preference for sustainable products. This study seeks to deepen understanding of how green advertising shapes consumer behaviour amid growing concerns about greenwashing. Drawing upon the Hierarchy of Effects (HOE) theory, ...
Seini, H.
This study examines innovative work behaviour through the lens of ethical culture, conceptualized as an eight-dimensional construct based on the Corporate Ethical Virtues (CEV) model. Adopting a quantitative approach, data were collected with a questionnaire administered to a sample of 647 employees from 123 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon. The ...
Zhang, M.
A digital twin is a virtual representation of physical objects that can provide real-time simulation of operating scenarios, aiming to provide insights that can facilitate decision-making. Although previous research has highlighted the potential of digital twins, organisations continue to face challenges in realising the benefits through effective implementation. Therefore, the ...
Hiep, H. Y., Thi Minh Yen, P., Thi Nhu Mai, N., & Ngoc Hien, N.
Utilizing information and communication technologies for work outside of regular working hours can lead to an adverse impact on employees. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the roles of boundary communications and personal resources on work-life conflict and work engagement. Consequently, the authors employed boundary theory ...
Davidovici, M.
The Free-To-Play (F2P) model has evolved from simple microtransactions of a few digital items to complex monetisation strategies that combine multiple types of currencies, product strategies and bundles. Although designing paywalls is a core issue in F2P monetisation, little research has examined F2P paywall features on a ...
Davlembayeva, D., Marikyan, D., & Papagiannidis, S.
This editorial paper reflects on the research published in the International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management to celebrate its 20th anniversary and a new phase for the journal. We discuss the theoretical, methodological, and thematic approaches that depict the journal's contributions. Through this analysis, we identify six key ...
Mohammad, J., & Husamaldin, L.
This paper follows the Design Science Research (DSR) approach to address the integration of sustainability into Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The current research identifies the key challenges in sustainable project management and how DSR methodology guides the iterative design, development, and evaluation of an artefact that integrates sustainability within the ...
Chahal, S., & Narwal, M.
A great deal of research on consumer ethnocentrism has been undertaken in both developed and developing countries. However, there has been a paucity of research in India into the effect of consumer ethnocentrism on buying behaviour in relation to domestic items when domestic alternatives are available. As a result, this ...