Article
Business
Amin Jan, Anas A. Salameh, Haseeb Ur Rahman, Mohanad M. Alasiri
Summary: The relationship between manufacturing firms and the green environment is unavoidable. Blockchain technology can provide real-time, shareable, and transparent green environmental-related information, helping transform traditional supply chain management practices and ensure compliance with environmental SDGs.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Bai, Wenqi Song
Summary: The importance of sustainable development has been increasingly recognized due to resource shortage and environmental degradation. This study investigates the tradeoff of different refurbishing strategies for critical medical devices when blockchain is implemented. The findings provide insights on profit allocation in various scenarios.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Chengfeng Wu, Chunfeng Xu, Qiuhong Zhao, Jianhua Zhu
Summary: Green supply chain management has become a strategic concern for many companies. However, the adoption of green technology can impose financial constraints and financing issues for enterprises. This study examines the impact of blockchain technology on the financing strategy of a capital-constrained manufacturer in a green supply chain model, and suggests improving investment efficiency.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Summer K. K. Mohamed, Sandra Haddad, Mahmoud Barakat, Bojan Rosi
Summary: This research demonstrates that the adoption of Blockchain Technology (BCT) can enhance the environmental supply chain performance (SCP) when mediated by supply chain resilience (SCR), customer integration, and green customer information sharing. The study also provides insights on how organizations can adapt to dynamic business environments and extends the theories of Knowledge-Based View (KBV) and Dynamic Capability View (DCV) in understanding the enhancement of environmental SCP through BCT adoption.
Article
Business
Yunguang Long, Taiwen Feng, Youqing Fan, Lijun Liu
Summary: This research examines the relationship between blockchain technology adoption, supply chain trust, and green supply chain integration. The findings suggest that blockchain technology positively affects supply chain trust and that supply chain trust partially mediates the impact of blockchain technology on green supply chain integration. Organizational culture also plays a moderating role in this relationship.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Zahid Hameed, Rana Muhammad Naeem, Pooja Misra, Varun Chotia, Areej Malibari
Summary: Drawing upon the resource-based perspective, this study develops and tests a serial mediation model to examine the relationship between CEO ethical leadership and environmental performance. The results show that ethical leadership indirectly influences environmental performance through the mediating effects of green IT capital and green technology innovation. The study also finds that firm technological orientation moderates the relationship between CEO ethical leadership and green IT capital. These findings have practical implications for SMEs in promoting environmentally friendly practices and improving environmental performance.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Management
Elijah Asante Boakye, Hongjiang Zhao, Cephas Paa Kwasi Coffie, Lydia Asare-Kyire
Summary: This study examines the Technological Organizational and Environmental (TOE) drivers of blockchain supply chain finance adoption in Ghanaian SMEs. The findings suggest that relative advantage, cost, and complexity significantly influence the adoption of blockchain supply chain finance in SMEs, while competitive pressure, market dynamics, and SME owner/manager support had no statistically significant influence.
TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Gang Wang, Taiwen Feng, Zhanguo Zhu, Yisa Jiang
Summary: This study examines the impact of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) on green supply chain integration (GSCI) and finds that environmental corporate strategy partially mediates this relationship. Additionally, environmental leadership moderates the impact of GEO on environmental corporate strategy and green internal integration.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wentao Xu, Wei Yan, Bo Song, Junliang He
Summary: The study examines the influence of consumer preferences for overseas green products and the implementation of blockchain technology on the performance of a supply chain. By using game theory, the optimal pricing decisions and strategies for the manufacturer and the platform are identified. The findings show that consumer migration promotes the manufacturer's green inputs, while the expansion of green consumer proportion is not conducive to it. Blockchain technology has the potential to effectively limit manufacturer cannibalization, and the study reveals a cascading effect of advantage where the manufacturer's profit variation trend changes only with the integration of pricing power advantage and blockchain technology inputs.
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Business
Mohd Helmi Ali, Leanne Chung, Ajay Kumar, Suhaiza Zailani, Kim Hua Tan
Summary: This study presents a sustainable blockchain framework for the halal food supply chain, aiming to improve transparency and address challenges. Through case studies, five key challenges were identified, along with the potential value of blockchain technology in the halal food supply chain.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Management
Jaeyoung Oh, Yunsik Choi, Joonhwan In
Summary: This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that clarifies the multifaceted features and roles of blockchain technology in designing blockchain-enabled supply chains. The proposed framework offers guidance on how to incorporate blockchain technology into supply chain design.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Danish Iqbal Godil, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, Sobia Shujaat, Asif Razzaq, Zhang Yu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of blockchain technology on sustainable supply chain practices, finding that blockchain technology and green information systems have a positive influence on sustainable supply chain practices. Additionally, sustainable supply chain practices are significantly associated with sustainability performance.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Bin Shen, Chen Zhu, Qingying Li, Xiaofeng Wang
Summary: This paper evaluates the impact of clean technology adoption and environmental taxes on the textiles and apparel supply chains. Results show that raising the environmental tax rate motivates manufacturers to invest in green technologies and the existence of a spillover effect can reduce costs and improve product greenness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ye Gao, Hongwei Gao, Han Xiao, Fanjun Yao
Summary: The research focuses on improving and strengthening the coordination of vaccine supply chains using artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study models the supply chain as a two-player dynamic game and examines the applicability and effectiveness of the technologies, as well as their impact on environmental performance. The results show that the difficulty in obtaining certified vaccines is not directly proportional to the profit of vaccine manufacturers, and the manufacturers are more sensitive to changes in the vaccine attenuation rate.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changhua Liao
Summary: In recent years, the adoption of green products has increased, but consumers often have uncertainty about their environmental impact. Blockchain technology has been proposed to address this issue, but it raises privacy concerns. This study explores the strategies for adopting blockchain in green supply chains under corporate social responsibility. The results indicate that the adoption of blockchain should consider the privacy cost to consumers, and when combined with corporate social responsibility awareness, it can lead to higher profits and utility. The findings provide insights for the blockchain adoption strategies in green supply chains.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Simonov Kusi-Sarpong, Kannan Govindan, Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan, Adegboyega Oyedijo
Summary: This study aims to develop a comprehensive measure of supply chain mapping and identify its various dimensions to respond to supply chain disruptions, providing a framework for operationalizing supply chain mapping.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Business
Muhammad Ali, Syed Ali Raza, Chin-Hong Puah, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik
Summary: This study is the first attempt in Pakistan to examine the determinants of Islamic personal financing using a modified theory of reasoned action (TRA) model. The study finds that pricing of Islamic personal financing and religious obligation have a negative impact on the intention to use Islamic personal financing, while attitude and social influence are not significant predictors. Government support, on the other hand, is positively associated with the use of Islamic personal financing.
JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKETING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fadzilah Mohd Nor, Shafiq Aazmi, Tengku Shahrul Anuar, Azdayanti Muslim, Muhammad Nazri Aziz, Nabila Ibrahim, Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja Yahya, Siti Nabilah Zainuri, Farida Zuraina Mohd Yusof
Summary: The study investigated the epidemiological pattern of infectious gastroenteritis in selected urban areas in Malaysia. The analysis of laboratory requests and socio-demographic details revealed that both mono-infection and co-infection were present, with mono-infection being more prevalent among adolescents and young adults, and co-infection being more common among infants. Bacteria, particularly Salmonella spp., were the main cause of mono-infection, while co-infections involved a combination of bacteria and viruses such as EPEC and Norovirus. The peak season for infectious gastroenteritis was observed from August to October. These findings suggest potential contamination in the food supply and reduced hygiene in food sanitation, leading to health issues in children in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raja Zuraidah Rasi, Hazim Ismail, Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz, Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram
Summary: This paper conducts a systematic review of the literature to examine the trends, conceptualizations, and barriers of circular supply chains (CSC). The findings show that although there are differences in defining the circular economy (CE), the goal of CSC remains the same: promoting sustainable strategies and rejecting the traditional linear paradigm that harms the environment. Eight significant interdisciplinary issues and corresponding sub-challenges were identified. This study provides guidelines for future researchers to address the challenges from a real-world perspective considering social, environmental, and economic perspectives.
Article
Management
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Sharfuddin Khan, Simonov Kusi-Sarpong, Mobashar Mubarik
Summary: This study explores the impact of blockchain technology on supply chain sustainability, focusing on the roles of visibility, traceability, and mapping, collectively referred to as 'visiceability'. The findings challenge the belief that supply chain traceability alone mediates this impact, but confirm the significant roles of supply chain mapping and visibility. It suggests that firms can enhance supply chain sustainability by developing intermediary capabilities, rather than solely relying on blockchain technology. The study also highlights the importance of leveraging blockchain technology to improve supply chain visibility and uplift sustainability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chiun Chao Seah, Chung Hong Tan, N. A. Arifin, R. S. R. M. Hafriz, A. Salmiaton, Saifuddin Nomanbhay, A. H. Shamsuddin
Summary: Fossil fuels have played a vital role in fueling the rapid development of technologies and industries, but they have also caused critical global issues such as waste generation, depletion of fossil fuels, environmental pollution, and climate change. Biomass waste and plastic waste are two major anthropogenic wastes, with only a small portion being recycled. Recycling biomass and plastic waste into biofuels through pyrolysis presents a promising solution, as it enhances the yield and quality of biofuels. This review highlights the synergistic mechanism of biomass and plastic co-pyrolysis and provides insights into recent advances in this field.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
S. H. Ali, R. S. R. M. Hafriz, A. H. Shamsuddin, A. Salmiaton
Summary: The feasibility of converting sludge palm oil into biofuel through catalytic pyrolysis process was investigated using Malaysian dolomite catalyst. The study found that higher temperatures and longer reaction times led to higher conversion rates and improved selectivity for biofuel production.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Raja Nur Syaheeza Raja Mohd Yazit, Elina Mohd Husini, Atta Idrawani Zaini, Mohd Khedzir Khamis
Summary: Light holds a sacred and important position in major monotheistic religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. In educational spaces, the utilization of daylight has a positive impact on students' learning tasks. Specifically, in educational spaces dedicated to reading and memorizing the Quran, the acceptable illuminance level is related to students' learning tasks. Research has shown that efficient daylighting, with a recommended illuminance level between 300 to 500 lx, positively influences students' learning task performance. However, lower illuminance levels may enhance performance in specific tasks such as hafazan. Further study is required to determine if hafazan learning tasks require lower illuminance levels.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS, ICACE2021
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Raja Nur Syaheeza Raja Mohd Yazit, Elina Mohd Husini, Awang Hasim Bin Awang Sulong, Ruzanah Binti Abu Bakar
Summary: This paper reviews the impact of daylight level on students' writing performance and proposes a method to measure Arabic handwriting performance using a modified eye chart.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS, ICACE2021
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Atta Idrawani Zaini, Raja Nur Syaheeza Raja Yazit, Nurakmal Abdullah Goh, Zayn Al-Abideen Gregory, Mohamed Rashid Embi
Summary: This study compares the recognizability and legibility of different levels of detail in virtual environments, and suggests that LOD may have an impact on cognitive understanding.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS, ICACE2021
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Abdallah Alsayed, Mohammad O. A. Aqel, Raja Kamil, Hayder Sadir, Alaa Abuzaiter, Kamal Ali Alezabi, Hasan Sari
Summary: This study implemented an optimization-based method to investigate the effectiveness of lockdown strategies in containing COVID-19 in Malaysia. The results show that the basic reproduction number significantly decreased during the Movement Control Order, indicating the success of the government in controlling the outbreak.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Business
Muhammad Mumtaz Khan, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Tahir Islam, Asif Rehman, Syed Saad Ahmed, Essa Khan, Farhan Sohail
Summary: Servant leadership was found to be linked to psychological empowerment, job crafting, and innovative work behavior of employees, with job crafting mediating between servant leadership and innovative work behavior. Additionally, psychological empowerment and job crafting were identified as sequential mediators between servant leadership and innovative work behavior.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Muhammad Mujtaba, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik
Summary: This study focuses on the significant impact of talent management (TM) on improving organizational sustainability (OS), as well as the positive mediating role of employees' sustainable behaviour (SB) between TM and OS. The findings highlight the importance of talent management strategies in attracting, developing, and retaining talented employees, and emphasize the need for a comprehensive talent management strategy to enhance organizational performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Business
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Nick Bontis, Mobasher Mubarik, Tarique Mahmood
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between intellectual capital (IC) and supply chain resilience, finding that higher levels of IC lead to better supply chain resilience. The study also highlights the importance of supply chain learning in strengthening the impact of IC on supply chain resilience, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
(2022)