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International Journal of Technology Management & Sustainable Development - Volume 21, Issue 2, 2022
Volume 21, Issue 2, 2022
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Extending green supply chain practices through automation: Multinational best practices
Authors: Kelly Weeks, Frank Montabon and George KenyonThis study simultaneously investigates the effect ‘greening’ has on supply chains and the effect injecting automation has upon these green supply chains. This article adapts the natural resource-based view of the firm, a theoretical perspective prevalent in management literature, to develop a conceptual framework. This study surveys 292 firms from multiple countries to test both relationships. Literature has laid the initial groundwork for multinational manufacturing efficiency studies that we build and expand upon. Multiple techniques were used to mitigate common method bias, including multiple survey responses per firm sampled, confirmatory factor analysis with Chi- square and Harman’s test of common method bias. We find automation generally lends itself to improving aspects of green supply chains regardless of global location of firms. With increasing automation levels, supply chain efficiency improves, thereby improving economic performance. Once automation is employed, there’s a positive effect that cascades through the entire supply chain.
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Food independence and efficient exploitation of natural resources
Authors: Radhia Bouchakour and Mohamed Nabil BersaliWe examine the efficiency of 113 countries in exploiting their natural resources to achieve food independence. Our results suggest that food independence is determined by natural resources endowments, and research and development. Per-capita agricultural land, renewable freshwater and irrigation increase food independence, whereas temperature rise and storm severity have the reverse effect. Food independence efficiency is promoted by the presence of strong legal rights and infrastructure, but inhibited by population growth, agriculture volatility and oil rents. Our findings also suggest that oil-producing countries are the least efficient, but contrary to expectations, low-income economies are more efficient than industrialized economies.
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Determinants of human capital development in Ethiopian economy: Theory and empirical evidence
Authors: Zemed Degu Mengesha and Lakhwinder SinghIn line with the basic tenets of human capital development theory, the present study examines and presents the determinants of human capital development (Human Development Index [HDI]) in Ethiopia using time-series data from 1980/81 to 2019/20. Based on the Augmented Dickey–Fuller and Phillips–Perron unit root test results, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds co-integration and error correction models are employed. The bounds test indicated the existence of significant long-run equilibrium relationship between HDI and its human capital input indicators. Results of the estimated long-run selected model indicated that public recurrent expenditure on education and health as well as its capital education expenditures and basic health coverage have a positive and significant contribution in improving the HDI of the country. On the contrary, government development expenditure on health, population–physician, student–school and age dependency ratios has an adverse effect on human capital development of Ethiopia. On the other hand, the short-run error correction model showed that a temporary disequilibrium level of HDI in the previous period is corrected by approximately 79.37 per cent in the current period to restore to a long-run equilibrium. Thus, a concerted effort is needed to expand and use public expenditure on education and health in an economic, accountable and transparent way. Furthermore, the turnover level of qualified teachers and medical doctors has to be reduced in addition to building and upgrading adequate quality education and health infrastructures and facilities in the economy.
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Role of the Digital Technology in accelerating the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in Uttarakhand: Using TAM (Technology Acceptance Model)
Authors: Ravindra Singh Rawat, Hem Chandra Kothari and Deep ChandraThe purpose of this study is to examine how can Digital Technology accelerate the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in Uttarakhand by adopting the latest yet cost-effective Digital Technologies in their business models, enabling the marketers to connect with their prospective customers effectively and obtain business objectives. Data from 60 micro, small and medium enterprises owners had been collected through an online questionnaire. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used to develop hypotheses, and the statistical tool ‘t-test and ANOVA’ were used for data analysis and their proper assessment. The research findings revealed that Digital Technology plays a vital role in the growth of small businesses irrespective of their year of establishment, nature and stages of business i.e. ‘growth’, ‘stable’ and ‘slowdown’. It is the best practice across the functional area of businesses; viz. marketing, finance, human resources and general business-related activities for yielding lucrative results and achieving business objectives.
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Self-help groups movement: Indefatigable guide and supporter of rural women empowerment leading to sustainable development
Authors: Shalini Aggarwal and Mohd Salman ShamsiThe present article studies the importance of social, political and economic empowerment of women belonging to self-help groups (SHGs) in achieving sustainable development. The study was conducted in the five districts of Punjab that includes Patiala, Bhatinda, Amritsar, Faridkot and Fazilka. Around 500 respondents were selected to fill the questionnaire comprising 100 respondents from each of the five districts. Data analysis and hypothesis testing have been done using IBM SPSS and AMOS. The results, obtained through structural equation modelling, reveal that women have become more authoritative socially and financially, yet there is still scope for upgrading with respect to political empowerment. Sustainable development can indeed be achieved through empowerment of rural women.
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Volumes & issues
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Volume 22 (2023 - 2024)
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Volume 21 (2022)
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Volume 20 (2021)
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Volume 19 (2020)
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Volume 18 (2019)
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Volume 17 (2018)
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Volume 16 (2017)
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Volume 15 (2016)
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Volume 14 (2015)
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Volume 13 (2014)
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Volume 12 (2013)
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Volume 11 (2012)
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Volume 10 (2011 - 2012)
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Volume 9 (2010 - 2011)
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Volume 8 (2009)
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Volume 7 (2008)
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Volume 6 (2007)
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Volume 5 (2005 - 2006)
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Volume 4 (2005)
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Volume 3 (2004)
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Volume 2 (2003 - 2004)
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Volume 1 (2002)