Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Khalil Rhaiem, David Doloreux
Summary: This study investigates the impact of technology factors and breadth knowledge search on eco-innovation. The findings show that knowledge search breadth mediates the relationship between R&D activities and eco-innovation. Furthermore, synergies among eco-innovation drivers are confirmed.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Adil Riaz, Fouzia Ali, Khurram Ashfaq, Anam Bhatti, Shafique Ur Rehman
Summary: This study investigates the influence of green shared vision and green knowledge sharing on eco-innovation types, and further examines the impact of these types on sustainable competitive advantage and sustainable business performance. The results show a significant positive relationship between green shared vision, green knowledge sharing, and eco-innovation types. Additionally, all three types of eco-innovation are significantly related to sustainable competitive advantage and sustainable business performance.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodrigo Gomes Tavora Maia, Amaro Olimpio Pereira Junior
Summary: The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has inspired studies to understand the interdependence of these resources, proposing a methodology to assess ecological efficiency in industries and integrate WEF resources into national policy decision-making processes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Morteza Ghobakhloo, Mohammad Iranmanesh
Summary: Digital transformation under Industry 4.0 is crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises. External support for digitalization is the first step towards success, while ensuring operations technology readiness is essential but challenging.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Danial Esmaelnezhad, Mohammadreza Taghizadeh-Yazdi, Hannan Amoozad Mahdiraji, Demetris Vrontis
Summary: Due to the lack of ability, knowledge, and resources at a national level, companies choose international strategic alliances (ISAs) as a solution to enter global markets. This article uses agent-based simulations to analyze international partner selection scenarios in Iran's biopharmaceutical industry. The results indicate the importance of knowledge-matching degree and complementary resources in these alliances, while company reputation, government support, and alliance experience have insignificant impact. Practical solutions for biopharmaceutical industry managers are provided, adding to the debate on ISAs in the industry.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Stella Despoudi, Uthayasankar Sivarajah, Konstantina Spanaki, Vincent Charles, Vel Kandhan Durai
Summary: This study explores the potential of implementing the circular economy model using Industry 4.0 technology in fruit and vegetable SMEs in India, as well as the specific enablers and barriers that SMEs need to consider to develop the resources and capabilities for CE competitive advantage. The findings suggest that Industry 4.0 plays a key role in implementing CE in SMEs in emerging economies such as India.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yongzhe Yan, Yufeng Chen, Jiafeng Miao
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing international attention on the research of SMEs' eco-innovation (EI). However, there is a lack of global research panorama in this field. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by using scientometric tools. A total of 749 articles from ISI web of science core collection were collected and analyzed, revealing new conclusions in this domain. The results indicate that the research topics on SMEs' EI are changing dynamically and becoming more diverse. The newest research frontiers align with previous knowledge while reflecting novelty, showing correlation and adaptation to the latest development. It is recommended for researchers to adopt the paradigm of open innovation, and further exploration is warranted on barriers, categories, processes, outcomes, and other similar themes related to SMEs' EI. Inter-regional, inter-institutional, and interdisciplinary perspectives are hopeful for future research avenues. Practitioners can also draw useful inspirations from this study to develop SMEs' EI.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Business
Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Sanjiv Narula, David Audretsch, Harish Puppala, Anil Kumar
Summary: Manufacturing organizations worldwide are adopting Industry 4.0 and its associated technologies, but there are significant risks for implementing these technologies in SMEs, particularly in emerging economies. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted in the Indian economy, identifying and prioritizing the critical risks associated with SMEs transitioning to Industry 4.0. The findings highlight the financial and technological risks as the major barriers to the adoption of Industry 4.0.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Business
Diogo Pombo, Mario Franco
Summary: This study explores the role of strategic alliances in the success of SME servitization. Through qualitative interviews and content analysis, it is found that servitization and alliances are interrelated strategies that complement each other by sharing resources and knowledge. This leads to competitive advantages, added value to business models, and improved customer experiences. The findings aim to provide SME owners and managers with valuable insights on combining these two strategies.
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Divesh Ojha, Pankaj C. Patel, Vinit Parida
Summary: While the adoption of digital technology among SMEs has been extensively studied, the strategic benefits of virtual integration, a manifestation of digitalization, for SMEs remains largely unexplored. This study examines the effects of virtual integration and dynamic strategic planning on financial performance, using the Competence-Capability-Performance framework.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Anna Zielinska-Chmielewska, Anna Olszanska, Jerzy Kazmierczyk, Elena Vladimirovna Andrianova
Summary: The efficiency issue in food processing enterprises is ongoing, with challenges including improving raw material quality standards, adhering to production procedures, and introducing modern technology. Finding the most optimal eco-efficiency measures is crucial for evaluating and enhancing competitiveness.
Article
Management
Kaushik Gala, Brandon A. Mueller
Summary: This study conceptually examines how small and medium enterprises in established industries mitigate their technological dependence on digital outsiders, and proposes that they may use acquihiring as a response to this issue.
JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Long Zhang, Xiaoyu Luan, Xinyi Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Yukun Liang, Zhaojie Cui
Summary: This study examines a copper production industry in China from the perspective of water footprint and ecological industry. The industry demonstrates good sustainability in water resource utilization, but has a large water footprint per ton of product, with a high percentage of imported virtual water. Importing more virtual water and reducing virtual water export can alleviate water shortages.
Article
Business
Andrea Cardoni, Evgeniia Kiseleva, Andrea Bellucci
Summary: The aim of this paper is to assess the readiness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in mature dialogue with stakeholders during a strategic crisis. The study finds that SMEs tend to conceal strategic risks and face difficulties in engaging in mature dialogue with stakeholders under the stress of a crisis. The research provides insights for policymakers on the feasibility of extending sustainability reporting and transparency obligations to smaller businesses.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Li, An-Chi Liu, Yi-Ying Yu, Yueru Zhang, Yiting Zhan, Wen-Cheng Lin
Summary: As one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries, tourism is challenged with balancing growth and eco-environmental protection. This research measures the eco-efficiency of China's hotel industry using data envelopment analysis and divides it into two groups. Therefore, it is suggested that the Chinese government conducts surveys in Shandong and Jiangsu to formulate appropriate sustainable development policies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ioannis E. Kosmadakis, Costas Elmasides, Georgios Koulinas, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Electricity demand is expected to increase significantly in the future, with photovoltaic and energy storage systems effectively addressing the challenges. The unit cost of electricity from PV-BAT systems is continuing to decrease.
Article
Economics
Ioannis Kostakis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: The empirical study explores the impact of socioeconomic characteristics on the circular economy, revealing positive effects from factors such as economic wealth, fertility rate, environmental taxes, and R&D expenditures on materials recycling and circularity rates in the EU. Urbanization also has a positive but nonlinear effect on recycling and circularity rates. These findings can be valuable for policymakers and managers looking to implement policies to increase recycling and circularity in the EU and beyond.
ANNALS OF REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ioannis Kostakis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This study analyzes the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation, socio-economic development, and circularity progress in the European Union countries. The empirical findings suggest that entrepreneurship, innovation, and socio-economic development significantly affect the circularity rate, while polluting entrepreneurship has a negative association with circularity. Research and development and economic growth also have positive impacts on circularity, and the human development index is important in the circularity process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Economics
Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod, Ioannis Kostakis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Circular Economy and Sustainability are important challenges for policymakers, producers, and consumers. Circular Economy processes can minimize waste generation and have the potential to combat the negative effects of climate change. Public policies supporting the Circular Economy should be designed at the lowest levels of public administrations, providing opportunities for regional governments to implement and monitor these policies. This special issue provides a rich body of work for further research on the nexus between Circularity and Sustainability.
ANNALS OF REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Georgios Tsironis, Theodoros Daglis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: In the Internet age, companies utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn to increase their network, visibility, and profits. This study examines the engagement of EU and UK companies in circular economy activities on LinkedIn. The findings reveal that 3727 EU companies with over 120,000 employees are involved in circular economy activities.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Thomas A. Tsalis, Maria Terzaki, Dimitrios Koulouriotis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis, Ioannis E. Nikolaou
Summary: The role of corporate responsibility in protecting the natural environment is crucial for achieving stable and sustainable development. However, the sustainability reporting practices of energy sector companies during the early years of Agenda 2030 showed a lack of sufficient information related to SDG disclosures. The quality and range of disclosed information were found to be low.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Mahak Sharma, Rose Antony, Konstantinos Tsagarakis
Summary: This study proposes a methodological framework to evaluate the sustainability of fresh food supply chains (FFSC) from the perspective of GRAS enablers. Through a mixed-method sequential approach, the study identifies twenty supply chain sustainability (SCS) enablers and finds that the firms' 'organization culture' is the most powerful driver towards sustainability in FFSC, followed by 'environmental certification program' and 'financial strength'. This research provides valuable insights for managers/policymakers in the Indian FFSC to focus on the most significant SCS enablers and work towards their successful implementation.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Marco Ribichini, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Circular bioeconomy models aim to reduce dependence on non-renewable and unsustainable resources, and this study provides an economic analysis and evaluation of biomethane plants under different policy scenarios, demonstrating the feasibility of biomethane as a sustainable energy resource.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Kostakis, Dimitrios Paparas, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This study examines the relationship between disaggregated energy use, human development, trade openness, economic growth, urbanization, and sustainability index in OECD countries from 2014 to 2019. The study employs static, quantile, and dynamic panel data approaches. The findings indicate that fossil fuels have a negative impact on sustainability, while alternative energy sources contribute positively to sustainable socioeconomic development. It is noteworthy that alternative energy sources have a strong influence on socioeconomic sustainability in different quantiles. Additionally, human development index and trade openness enhance sustainability, while urbanization poses challenges in achieving sustainability goals within OECD countries. Policymakers should prioritize mitigating fossil fuels and urbanization and promoting human development, trade openness, and alternative energy sources in order to achieve sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Georgios Tsironis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This article discusses the application of circular economy principles in the apparel, fashion, and textiles industry sectors from a social media perspective. The study is based on data retrieved from 471 companies' LinkedIn profiles worldwide, with a focus on recycling, repairing, reusing, regenerating, renting, and reselling as the most important strategies and activities reported. The approach used in this study can also be applied in the future to monitor the progress of the sector.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nikolaos Tsiamis, Loukia Efthymiou, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This article analyzes a methodological evaluation framework for the levelized cost of drone services for law enforcement purposes. It compares the levelized costs of two drone models based on surveillance time and trip distance and provides equations for rapid estimations. A case study is formulated using the produced equations to support the selection of the best drone for a specific area of continuous monitoring.
Article
Environmental Studies
David Knable, Konstantinos P. P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This study discusses the relevance of circular economy (CE) in Germany based on readily available LinkedIn data. LinkedIn company profiles in Germany with 'circular economy' in their description or any other field were analyzed. A total of 514 German companies belonging to 15 regions were analyzed. The study provides insights into the increasing relevance and trends of the circular economy in German enterprises and highlights the potential of using readily available data from LinkedIn for further national studies.
EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodoros Daglis, Georgios Tsironis, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This study extracted data from the LinkedIn platform to examine the relationship between circular economy and sustainability. The results indicate a correlation between the keywords, and suggest using LinkedIn data as an alternative proxy for measuring circular economy interest.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION & RECYCLING ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elaine Aparecida Regiani de Campos, Istefani Carisio de Paula, Carla Schwengber ten Caten, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis, Jose Luis Duarte Ribeiro
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of critical factors on the adoption of end-of-life management practices for medication and its influence on logistics performance. The results indicate that end-of-life management practices have a direct influence on logistics performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Aikaterini D. Kosta, Kiriaki M. Keramitsoglou, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Recent emphasis in environmental education has been on developing students' knowledge of the natural environment rather than enhancing their connection with nature. However, this study highlights the positive impact of outdoor activities on students' knowledge and awareness. The findings also suggest that students with previous experience in environmental education tend to feel more connected with nature and retain the knowledge they have gained.
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)
