Article
Construction & Building Technology
Cristian Huaman-Orosco, Andrews A. Erazo-Rondinel, Rodrigo F. Herrera
Summary: Fierce competition in the construction industry has led companies to implement Lean philosophy and prepare for Construction 4.0 adoption. However, implementation barriers vary depending on the company type and country. This study aimed to identify the barriers of implementing Lean philosophy in Peru and SMEs. Through literature review and questionnaire, the barriers were grouped into different categories and analyzed for their impact on the industry.
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Business
Danilo Brozovic, Christian Jansson, Boerje Boers
Summary: This article explores how strategic flexibility (SF) is achieved in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), investigates whether SF contributes to firm growth, and examines the enablers and barriers of SF. Through qualitative research, the authors conducted and analyzed 91 interviews with high-growth SME owners and CEOs, finding a positive relationship between SF and firm growth. They also discovered that strategic orientation, slack resources, and competent employees are important enablers of SF in SMEs.
MANAGEMENT DECISION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Priom Mahmud, Sanjoy Kumar Paul, Abdullahil Azeem, Priyabrata Chowdhury
Summary: This study analyzed barriers in supply chain collaboration in SMEs using Grey DEMATEL and Fuzzy Best-Worst methods, identifying lack of communication as a critical barrier. The findings can assist decision-makers in overcoming prioritized barriers for enhancing resilience and sustainability in SMEs.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Zhiting Song, Jianhua Zhu, Jianfeng Shi
Summary: In recent years, green innovation has become increasingly popular in the global manufacturing industry. However, the evolution of green innovation in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) remains unclear, hindering their adoption of green innovation. This study aims to uncover the evolution of green innovation in SMMEs using complex systems theory.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dan Wang, Ruishi Si, Shah Fahad
Summary: Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in a country's economic growth. However, SMEs in developing countries face challenges in adopting green practices. This research study identifies government financial support as the most important driver for motivating SMEs to adopt green practices, while limited financial resources is identified as the major barrier hindering green practices adoption.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(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
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Margarida Rodrigues, Mario Franco
Summary: Facing global climate change, transitioning to a green economy is crucial. This study focused on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engage in green innovation activities. Through qualitative case study approach and interviews with three SME owners/managers, it was found that green innovation is a concern for managers, but its implementation is challenging. Two of the SMEs only implemented waste recycling measures, indicating a need for a more comprehensive shift towards a green and sustainable business model. The urgency for SMEs to adopt sustainable practices and understand the importance of green innovation is highlighted.
Review
Business
Chamila H. Dasanayaka, Nuwan Gunarathne, David F. Murphy, Padmi Nagirikandalage
Summary: Despite numerous studies in the area, the current literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the drivers and inhibitors of environmental management practices (EMPs) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study conducts a systematic literature review based on three theories, employing descriptive and thematic content analysis to identify triggers and barriers to EMP adoption by SMEs. The analysis reveals that coercive pressures and internal resource capabilities are significant triggers, while internal organizational barriers, such as lack of resources, act as main inhibitors. Both descriptive and thematic content analysis suggest future research directions in this area.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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
Sanjay Kumar Singh, Manlio Del Giudice, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, Hengky Latan, Amrik Singh Sohal
Summary: Stakeholder pressure can influence green dynamic capabilities and green innovation, ultimately affecting firm performance. Furthermore, green dynamic capabilities mediate the relationship between stakeholder pressure and green innovation.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Koppiahraj Karuppiah, Bathrinath Sankaranarayanan, Syed Mithun Ali
Summary: The study identified and evaluated the enablers of sustainable transportation using Pareto analysis, with findings showing enhancement of cross-departmental cooperation, decision synchronization, technology cooperation, policy cooperation, and route optimization as critical enablers. The study proposed policy implications for decision-makers to proactively incorporate sustainability concepts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Karishma M. Qureshi, Bhavesh G. Mewada, Saleh Y. Alghamdi, Naif Almakayeel, Mohamed Rafik N. Qureshi, Mohamed Mansour
Summary: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in economic development but face challenges in achieving sustainability. This research aims to identify, evaluate, and rank the critical success factors (CSFs) of lean implementation in SMEs. The study uses interpretative structural modeling (ISM) and MICMAC analysis to model and understand the inter-relationships of these CSFs. The results highlight the importance of sustainability in manufacturing systems, financial capability, and employee involvement in lean implementations in manufacturing SMEs.
Review
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Andrea Mory-Alvarado, Carlos Juiz, Belen Bermejo, Milton Campoverde-Molina
Summary: Digital transformation is crucial for SMEs to stay competitive in the global market, and the adoption of Green IT practices and models can help them achieve environmental sustainability and cost reduction.
SUSTAINABLE COMPUTING-INFORMATICS & SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walid Simmou, Kannan Govindan, Ibrahim Sameer, Khaled Hussainey, Samira Simmou
Summary: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) approaches are increasingly popular as they contribute to a firm's socioemotional wealth by improving its environmental performance (EP). This study explores the role of green innovation (GI) in mediating the relationship between CSR strategies and EP, particularly in developing countries. Data from 367 service enterprises in Maldives and Morocco were analyzed, and the findings highlight the significant impact of external (Environment and Community) and internal (Employees) CSR approaches on EP. This paper not only enriches existing theories but also provides valuable insights for SME professionals.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Di He, Ali Raza, Min Chen, Yiwei Xu, Otsile Morake
Summary: This study examines the impact of managers' ecological expertise and ability to transform organizations' leadership practices into more environmentally friendly ones on environmental performance, with the mediating role of green creativity. The findings highlight the beneficial impacts of green knowledge, green transformational leadership, and green creativity on environmental performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Business
Chamari Pamoshika Jayarathna, Duzgun Agdas, Les Dawes
Summary: This study explores how the logistics sector incorporates sustainability practices towards a circular economy (CE). Through interviews with 14 logistics service providers, 47 sustainable logistics practices were identified and categorized into three key themes: environmental preservation, firm's dynamic capabilities, and social well-being. The findings highlight that economic value creation is the core benefit in the CE transformation, followed by environmental and social value creation.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Atiq Zaman, Ana Maria Caceres Ruiz, Salman Shooshtarian, Tim Ryley, Savindi Caldera, Tayyab Maqsood
Summary: This study proposes construction industry-specific guidelines for achieving circular economy goals by reviewing issues related to Design for Zero Waste and Design for Recycling. Through a systematic literature review, the current circular economy practices in construction and infrastructure projects in global and Australian contexts were explored, and barriers and enablers of circular economy in the built environment were identified. The proposed guidelines bridge the gap between theory and practice by offering clear, circular guidelines for designing out C&D waste in Australia.
Review
Geography, Physical
Alessandro Annoni, Stefano Nativi, Arzu Coltekin, Cheryl Desha, Eugene Eremchenko, Caroline M. Gevaert, Gregory Giuliani, Min Chen, Luis Perez-Mora, Joseph Strobl, Stephanie Tumampos
Summary: The concept of Digital Earth (DE) was introduced by Al Gore in 1998 and has since evolved with advancements in digital technologies. The digital transformation has created new opportunities and challenges for DE. Examining the past lessons and identifying scientific and technological challenges are essential for achieving the goal of a 'Digital Earth for all'.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Sonia Reis, Jonathan M. Bunker, Les A. Dawes
Summary: The shortage of professional civil engineers in Australia is affecting infrastructure development, making it important to understand their career optimism. Using the theory of work adjustment, this study explores the role of occupational and organizational values, adjustment, and commitment in predicting a civil engineer's career optimism. Findings from a nationwide survey reveal that career optimism is influenced by professional experience and gender. Male civil engineers who are optimistic show affective organizational commitment, but career optimism decreases with more experience. On the other hand, nonmale civil engineers continue to have organizational commitment and increased optimism with experience. Factors predicting early-career civil engineers' increasing career optimism include responsibility as an occupational value and the ability to adjust in the work environment. Practical implications for management include providing roles with autonomy, responsibility, and flexibility, supporting career breaks, and offering change management training.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Cristina Hernandez-Santin, Marco Amati, Sarah Bekessy, Cheryl Desha
Summary: Urban renewal projects that focus on biodiversity conservation have been praised as best practice for many years, but the integration of biodiversity into design remains limited. By analyzing academic literature, we explore the various roles that biodiversity plays in urban development and argue that giving biodiversity an active role within design is crucial for creating biodiversity inclusive cities. We propose acknowledging the stakeholder role of biodiversity as a non-human entity is the first step towards proactive choices and present a participatory ladder for non-humans to guide designers towards biodiversity inclusive design practice.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Annes Elsa Francis, Matthew Webb, Cheryl Desha, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Savindi Caldera
Summary: Large stadiums are important venues for large-scale 'mega-events', and they encourage innovation in structure and aesthetics. There is increasing focus on environmental sustainability in recent years, with a particular emphasis on energy consumption and material composition. This paper provides a baseline for assessing progress on environmental sustainability in the built environment sector and offers a practical definition and checklist for environmentally sustainable stadiums.
Article
Business
Sayeed Mohammed, Cheryl Desha, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study examines how hydrocarbon-dependent rentier states can undergo a low-carbon transition while still meeting the needs of their citizens. Using the Delphi method, the study focuses on Qatar and explores the characteristics of the required socio-technical transitions. Key attributes for a successful transition include strong political will, sustained financial support, long-term strategic policies, and a robust institutional framework.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Yachen Zhang, Brent Moyle, Karine Dupre, Gui Lohmann, Cheryl Desha, Iain MacKenzie
Summary: The study conducts a systematic literature review to track and integrate past research on how tourism can improve natural disaster management. It identifies key research themes and provides an agenda for future research. The findings highlight the potential and value of tourism in disaster management, including education and information communication, tourism facilities, livelihoods and economic recovery, and community reinvigoration.
Article
Education & Educational Research
C. M. Rathnayaka, J. Ganapathi, S. Kickbusch, L. Dawes, R. Brown
Summary: Laboratory learning is an integral part of engineering education, but evidence suggests that students face cognitive overload during modern laboratory classes, leading to reduced learning outcomes. This article investigates how pre-lab online resources can effectively manage cognitive load of engineering students in thermodynamics education.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samantha Hayes, Cheryl Desha, Savindi Caldera, Mark Gibbs
Summary: Traditional environmental sustainability priorities for infrastructure development have focused on minimizing negative impacts and complying with regulations. However, there is a need for a shift towards regenerative performance that not only avoids damage but contributes positively to social and ecological systems. This paper explores the potential for a benchmarking methodology called Ecological Performance Standards (EPS) to facilitate the mainstreaming of regenerative performance expectations in infrastructure development.
Article
Business
Salman Shooshtarian, Tayyab Maqsood, Peter S. P. Wong, Atiq Zaman, Savindi Caldera, Tim Ryley
Summary: This study investigates the implementation of recycled product certification (RPC) in construction projects through a multiple-case study approach. The findings reveal a lack of awareness of these certification schemes among respondents, with significant variations in responses among stakeholder groups. The study also identifies the advantages and barriers associated with the use of RPC in the sector and recommends leveraging education and regulation for effective implementation.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katharina Nieberler-Walker, Cheryl Desha, Caryl Bosman, Anne Roiko, Savindi Caldera
Summary: This review examines the role of purposefully designed and well-integrated therapeutic hospital gardens (THGs) in improving the well-being of patients, their families, and staff. Through a thorough analysis of literature and synthesis of current thinking, the authors establish a working definition of THGs to guide stakeholders in implementing health promoting gardens.
HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Salman Shooshtarian, Tayyab Maqsood, Peter S. P. Wong, Savindi Caldera, Tim Ryley, Atiq Zaman, Ana Maria Caceres Ruiz
Summary: The utilization of products with recycled content in construction projects has been identified as a targeted way to achieve sustainable management of construction and demolition waste resources. This study explores the motivations, barriers and strategies for optimal uptake of these resources. The findings suggest that stakeholders have a significant opportunity to adopt more sustainable waste management practices, and the use of institutional drivers can help achieve this goal.
SMART AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
