Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zheyi Tan, Haolin Li, Xueting He
Summary: This paper investigates the optimization problem of parcel sorting in an e-commerce warehouse and proposes a solution. By using a mixed-integer linear programming model and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, the sorting problem can be efficiently solved with reasonable recommendations provided.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Guihe He
Summary: With the rapid development of internet technology, credit risks in e-commerce environment have become a bottleneck for e-commerce development. This paper proposes four credit mechanisms to maintain social relations, and the experimental results show that these mechanisms are effective.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND END USER COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Lei Chen
Summary: This article introduces a method for e-commerce sorting equipment based on cloud computing. By implementing double-layer sorting equipment and group sorting method, the sorting efficiency is significantly improved, addressing the issues of order reduction and customer churn.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS & MOBILE COMPUTING
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lynda Andeobu, Santoso Wibowo, Srimannarayana Grandhi
Summary: The global volume of e-waste is increasing rapidly due to technological innovation and obsolescence of electrical and electronic equipment. However, the environmental and health consequences of e-waste, particularly through informal recycling, have been poorly studied. This study examines the environmental and health impacts of e-waste dumping and informal recycling in selected countries and provides practical suggestions for addressing these issues.
Article
Business, Finance
Briana Chang, Matthieu Gomez, Harrison Hong
Summary: This study documents that banks that cut lending during the Great Recession were more likely to lend to risky firms in advance. Using an assignment model, the researchers show that the change in the distribution of bank holding costs accounts for two-thirds of the decline in aggregate loan volume during this period.
JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Management
Xiuyi Zhang, Wenhua Hou
Summary: In this study, it was found that manufacturers prefer reselling when the percentage fee is moderate, while e-tailers tend to lean towards agency selling. However, if the percentage fee and brand advantage are moderate, both parties may prefer agency selling. Furthermore, from an environmental sustainability perspective, agency selling can lead to simultaneous improvements in the profits of manufacturers, e-tailers, and environmental performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fahad Ali Algamash, Munir Shehu Mashi, Mohammad Nurul Alam
Summary: Customer loyalty is crucial for long-term profitability and growth of a business. This study reveals the factors that influence e-loyalty, such as effect expectation, social influence, and facilitating conditions. The study also finds that e-commerce satisfaction and e-commerce experience significantly impact e-loyalty.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunxiang Cheng, Yi Chen
Summary: This research investigates the impact of green bonds on the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly e-commerce businesses. It addresses the shortcomings identified in previous research and explores the interconnections between economic expansion, sustainability, profitability, and effective governance. The study confirms the important role of organizational excellence and economic growth in fostering sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Management
Chiara Siragusa, Angela Tumino
Summary: The growth of e-commerce has raised concerns about its environmental impact compared to traditional offline shopping. While there is ongoing debate, quantitative studies suggest that e-grocery shopping may have 10%-30% lower emissions than brick-and-mortar shopping, indicating it could be more sustainable in certain contexts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rafael Villa, Marta Serrano, Tomas Garcia, Gema Gonzalez
Summary: With the rise of e-commerce, the delivery process has become a crucial part of online shopping. Consumers' attitudes and preferences towards environmentally friendly e-commerce delivery practices vary, with price and speed being more important considerations than sustainability factors. This study highlights the need to balance the speed and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce delivery with the urgency of adopting sustainable practices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xing Ji, Jingwen Xu, Hongxiao Zhang
Summary: The study finds that the policy of promoting rural e-commerce has a significant effect on reducing chemical fertilizer application in rural areas of China, especially in major grain production areas and regions with low informatization levels. The findings provide recommendations for policy designers to utilize e-commerce to promote production strategies that reduce fertilizer application among farmers.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhixin Zhang, Zhenya Sun, Hang Lu
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of the National E-commerce Demonstration Cities policy in China and finds that it significantly reduces urban environmental pollution. The reduction effect is more pronounced in large cities and does not differ significantly between different regions. Additionally, cities with high human capital, low fiscal expenditure, and high information infrastructure experience a more significant reduction in pollution under this policy.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Yong Qin, Yingfeng Fang
Summary: This paper uses the REDC policy to examine the impact of e-commerce on poverty reduction. The findings reveal that the policy has significantly increased the gross regional product per capita, particularly in the primary industry, secondary industry, and service sector. The study demonstrates that e-commerce development in the REDCs has resulted in increased income, savings deposits, and investment, indicating new opportunities for poverty alleviation in the digital economy.
CHINA & WORLD ECONOMY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Morgan, Timothy J. Bralower, Julia Brugger, Kai Wuennemann
Summary: This review explores how the Chicxulub impact structure provides insight into cratering processes and events leading to the Cretaceous-Palaeogene extinction.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Razaz Waheeb Attar, Ahlam Almusharraf, Areej Alfawaz, Nick Hajli
Summary: Technological advances have facilitated the shift from market-centric to user-centric commerce, with the emergence of S-Commerce from E-Commerce. Sharing commerce, enabled by technologically advanced S-Commerce platforms, allows for collaborative value creation and sustainability between platform providers and users. This study conducts a systematic review to identify research questions, challenges, and benefits associated with linking S-Commerce and sharing commerce, providing a theoretical foundation for this emerging topic.