Article
Business
Douglas Cumming, Lars Hornuf
Summary: The research findings suggest that detailed financial information has less impact on investor behavior on Zencap marketplace lending platform, compared to the influence of simple platform ratings.
STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Girish Santosh Bagale, Venkata Ramana Vandadi, Deepmala Singh, Dilip Kumar Sharma, Durga Venkata Kusuma Garlapati, Ravi Kumar Bommisetti, Ravi Kumar Gupta, Roy Setsiawan, V Subramaniyaswamy, Sudhakar Sengan
Summary: Researchers emphasize the significance of digitization in improving efficiency and productivity in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The advent of digital technology has led to a significant increase in the number of SMEs, with both product and process becoming more automated, resulting in improved quality and demand. India's SME sector has great potential for integrating new digital technologies.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Business
Junxiu Sun, Feng Wang, Haitao Yin, Rui Zhao
Summary: This study examines how nonlisted SMEs respond to the financial constraints imposed by responsible investment policies. The findings suggest that while some SMEs may exit the market, the surviving ones significantly decreased their pollution. Foreign firms and those receiving government subsidies were found to be less affected by the policy, and larger firms experienced little change in internal cash flow reserves. In contrast, SMEs saw a significant decrease in cash flow reserves, indicating that financing constraints can incentivize improvements in environmental performance.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana C. S. Mendes, Fernando A. F. Ferreira, Devika Kannan, Neuza C. M. Q. F. Ferreira, Ricardo J. C. Correia
Summary: This study combines cognitive mapping and the best worst method to address the challenges faced by SMEs in sustainable entrepreneurship, providing decision-makers with a tool to analyze and select suitable enterprises based on specific criteria.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alim Yasin, Toh Yen Pang, Chi-Tsun Cheng, Miro Miletic
Summary: In the last decade, Australian SMEs have been increasingly digitally engaged, but face challenges in fully adopting Industry 4.0. Digital twin and digital thread technologies are of significant interest and value. This article demonstrates the feasibility of digital twin implementation for SMEs through a framework based on simple and low-cost solutions, providing insight and guidance on overcoming technological barriers.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Economics
Esther Ortiz-Martinez, Salvador Marin-Hernandez
Summary: There is a focus on the role of knowledge in corporate sustainability reporting, with Europe publishing new directives and standards. However, no studies have covered the micro spectrum and focused on SMEs. This paper uses lexical analysis to analyze sustainability reports voluntarily disclosed by European SMEs and finds a positive relationship between company size and report length. This study provides an opportunity to improve knowledge about sustainability disclosure and standards for SMEs.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, Kristine Petrovska
Summary: This study investigates the main barriers to sustainable digital transformation for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The study identifies IT security issues and the shortage of specialists in the external labor market as the most important barriers. The findings can help MSMEs' managers and owners, policymakers, and practitioners understand how to overcome these barriers.
Article
Business
Alfonso Carfora, Giuseppe Scandurra, Antonio Thomas
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing small- and medium-sized enterprises' propensity to invest in environmental innovations (EIs), finding that environmental awareness, staff, capabilities, norms, and regulations play crucial roles, while monetary and fiscal incentives are not significant. Therefore, policies should focus on a mix of regulations and stimuli to encourage SMEs to pursue EIs.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mavian Xin Yi Tay, Grace Khei Mie Wong, Siu-Kit Lau, Stephen En Rong Tay
Summary: This study aims to understand the motivations and deterrents for small and medium-sized enterprises in an Asian context, specifically in Singapore, to adopt green electricity plans. The results revealed that sustainability awareness and expected retailer's dependence on renewable electricity are important factors influencing the willingness of enterprises to adopt green electricity plans.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Business
Dragana Radicic, Sasa Petkovic
Summary: This study examines the effects of digitalization on technological innovations in German SMEs, focusing on three forms of digitalization: production and logistics digitalization, digital value chains, and big data analytics. Using the MIP dataset, a binary probit model is employed to test the innovation effects of digitalization in micro, small, and medium-sized SMEs. The findings show that the impact of digitalization on innovation activities varies among SMEs and is influenced by the form of digitalization and type of innovation. The study also reveals a moderating effect of internal R&D activities on the innovation effects of digitalization.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Business
Jaroslav Belas, Gentjan Cera, Jan Dvorsky, Martin Cepel
Summary: The article evaluates the impact of CSR indicators on the sustainability of SMEs in Central European countries, finding that knowledge of the CSR concept and its application in business is the most important indicator with a positive impact on each factor of SMEs' sustainability. Linear regression analysis was used with a sample size of 1,585 SMEs based on questionnaire responses.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Juan Felipe Reyes-Rodriguez, John Parm Ulhoi
Summary: Unlike large enterprises, the environmental impact of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has not received the same level of attention from stakeholders or management scholars. This study focuses on how SMEs can justify their strategic involvement in environmental management practices (EMP) and contribute to corporate sustainability through investment in EMP despite operating under conditions of weak appropriability.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Simone Franzo, Nicola Doppio, Angelo Natalicchio, Federico Frattini, Luca Mion
Summary: Companies are adopting 'open' search processes for accessing external knowledge. This can be challenging for SMEs due to limited resources. Innovation intermediaries can assist in reducing costs and uncertainty by designing innovation contests tailored to SMEs, as demonstrated in this study. The findings contribute to understanding knowledge search processes, enhancing the role of intermediaries, and defining effective open innovation policies for SMEs.
Article
Business
Sai Sudhakar Nudurupati, Pawan Budhwar, Raja Phani Pappu, Soumyadeb Chowdhury, Mukesh Kondala, Ayon Chakraborty, Sadhan Kumar Ghosh
Summary: The adoption of circular economy in Indian SMEs is still in its early stages. This study examines the factors influencing and inhibiting the adoption of circular economy in Indian manufacturing and process-based SMEs. It also proposes six implementation principles for managers to achieve resource efficiency, cost savings, collaboration, and sustainable outcomes.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Business
Nguyen Phong Nguyen, Samuel Adomako
Summary: This study finds that international orientation has a positive impact on environmental performance, and this impact is achieved through increasing environmental commitment. Additionally, stakeholder green pressure moderates the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental performance.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Bin Lin
Summary: This study introduces a numerical method using parametric spline function to solve the coupled KGS equations. The fourth-order accuracy scheme can be achieved by selecting appropriate parameters, with no restrictions on time step rationing. The validity and accuracy of the method are demonstrated through numerical examples and simulations.
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE APPLIED SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Business
Xiu-Ming Loh, Voon-Hsien Lee, Teck-Soon Hew, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing the continuance intention to use mobile payment during a pandemic. The cognitive-affective-conative framework is used as the theoretical base, with a focus on the dynamic interrelationships between the cognitive and affective constructs. The findings show that both positive and negative affective constructs significantly influence continuance intention and can mediate the cognitive variables. Price savings and referent network size are identified as sources of technostress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BANK MARKETING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dandan Zhang, Xiaozhen Zhang, Xiaojian Zhou, Yawen Song, Yuhua Jiang, Bin Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel ceramic membrane with mixed protonic-electronic conduction was developed, exhibiting high H-2 permeation flux and excellent stability at high temperatures. Coating a composite catalytic layer on the membrane surface further improved its chemical stability and hydrogen permeability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Lai-Wan Wong, Garry Wei-Han Tan, Keng-Boon Ooi, Binshan Lin, Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Summary: This study examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on supply chain risk management for small-medium enterprises (SMEs). The results show that the use of AI influences the re-engineering capabilities and agility of supply chains. The study combines a multi-construct agility concept and identifies non-linear relationships in the model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Business
Lai-Ying Leong, Jun-Jie Hew, Lai-Wan Wong, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study develops an m-payment framework based on co-word analysis and analyzes the evolution of m-payment research. It provides a research framework and practical guide for scholars and practitioners to advance m-payment research and practice.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
David C. Chou, Houn-Gee Chen, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study aims to examine the role of corporate social responsibility and green information technology in achieving environmental sustainability. It proposes a value model that combines the operational procedures of CSR and Green IT to achieve desired value outcomes. The study illustrates the four-stage value creation process of this model through corporate experience analyses.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guoqing Wang, Zongmei Guo, Chen Chen, Weili Yu, Bo Xu, Bin Lin
Summary: In this study, a new type of BP/MoSe2 heterostructure thin film solar cell is proposed, which shows enhanced photoelectric characteristics and higher power conversion efficiency compared to BP/MoS2 heterostructure. The built-in electric field at the interface of BP/MoSe2 heterostructure accelerates the separation of electron-hole pairs. This research provides a feasible strategy for developing high-efficiency thin film solar cells.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Weirong Huo, Rui Fan, Yinghua Niu, Tianlai Yu, Bin Hu, Rui He, Wanbin Wang, Rujia Luo, Weiqiang Lv, Bin Lin
Summary: CeO2 nanoparticles doped with different substances were prepared and their properties were investigated. The results showed that W-doped CeO2 had higher reduction ability under 365 nm industrial light source, making it a promising photosensitizer for photosensitive glass ceramics.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bin Lin, Jie Tang, Qiang Yang, Zhixin Su, Liping Zhu, Qun Li, Wei Jiang, Long Zhang, Yuancai Liu, Shenxi Chen
Summary: The microbial composition and dynamics during the production of light-aroma-type Xiaoqu Baijiu were investigated in this study. The core microbes involved in the production of Xiaoqu Baijiu were identified as Rhizopus, Pichia, Wickerhamomyces, Saccharomyces, Acinetobacter, Lactobacillus, and Weissella. The microbial succession during brewing could be divided into two phases, with Rhizopus and Acinetobacter dominating the early stages and Pichia, Wickerhamomyces, Saccharomyces, and Lactobacillus increasing in abundance during the later stages. The water, amino acid nitrogen, acid, and reducing sugar contents were significantly correlated with the fungal and bacterial communities in grains. Pichia, Rhizopus, Saccharomyces, and Wickerhamomyces played important functional roles in the formation of Xiaoqu Baijiu flavor.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Quan Yang, Yajuan Wang, Dong Tian, Haodong Wu, Yanzhi Ding, Xiaoyong Lu, Yonghong Chen, Bin Lin
Summary: This study proposes a new strategy of using quasi-symmetrical ceria-based buffer layers to enhance the performance and stability of solid oxide fuel cells. The designed buffer layers SNDC and SDC demonstrate the best polarization impedance and power density at 800 degrees C.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Birkneh Sirak Teketel, Bayu Admasu Beshiwork, Xiaoyan Luo, Dong Tian, Shiyue Zhu, Halefom G. Desta, Quan Yang, Yonghong Chen, Bin Lin
Summary: By employing an A-site doping strategy, higher-oxygen-vacancy cobalt-free layered perovskite cathodes for high-performing protonic ceramic fuel cells at reduced temperatures are achieved. Both Nd and K doping significantly improve the electrical conductivities of the cathodes and promote the single-cell output performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Liping Zhu, Lanqi Li, Qiang Yang, Liang Chen, Lei Zhang, Gang Zhang, Bin Lin, Jie Tang, Zongjie Zhang, Shenxi Chen
Summary: This study investigated the microbial communities of different TQ with red heart and non-red heart characteristics using high throughput sequencing and culture-dependent methods. Two species of Monascus were isolated, and it was confirmed that the cause of red heart was the growth of Monascus strains. Moreover, Monascus had an inhibitory effect on the growth of Saccharomyces and Aspergillus. This study provides safe, health-beneficial, and superior fermentation strains and strategies for improving the quality of TQ and LATB.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jie Tang, Bin Lin, Wei Jiang, Qun Li, Liping Zhu, Gang Zhang, Qianjin Chen, Qiang Yang, Shengzhi Yang, Shenxi Chen
Summary: This study investigates the change of beta-damascenone during the brewing process of light-flavor Baijiu and aims to optimize fermentation parameters for higher production. The highest beta-damascenone production was observed in Wickerhamomyces anomalus YWB-1. After optimization, beta-damascenone production increased 3.02-fold under the optimum conditions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
David C. Chou, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study explores the support and importance of social mediating technologies for the success of social entrepreneurship. It utilizes a meta-analysis method to validate two research propositions and establishes a conceptual framework with three constructs: social mediating technologies, social network capabilities, and social entrepreneurship success. The results demonstrate the significant role of social mediating technologies and social network capabilities in achieving social entrepreneurial success.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Business
Garry Wei-Han Tan, Eugene Cheng-Xi Aw, Tat-Huei Cham, Keng-Boon Ooi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Ali Abdallah Alalwan, Janarthanan Balakrishnan, Hing Kai Chan, Jun-Jie Hew, Laurie Hughes, Varsha Jain, Voon Hsien Lee, Binshan Lin, Niprendra P. Rana, Teck Ming Tan
Summary: This article aims to provide valuable perspectives on six critical areas in which the metaverse could have a significant impact, including marketing ethics, marketing communication, relationship marketing, retail marketing, supply chain management, and transportation management. By gathering insights from various contributors, it explores the roles of the metaverse in each area and discusses the associated opportunities, challenges, and research agenda.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
(2023)
