The gig economy and the evolving nature of work in India: Employment, policy, and platform realities in the age of convenience
2025
The purpose of this research is to explore the dynamic relationship between the gig economy and economic growth, with a particular focus on employment opportunities, work-related challenges, and policy...
A machine learning approach to inventory stockout prediction
2025
The retail industry continues to experience frequent stockouts, driven by the rise of e-commerce and disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which have significantly impacted both profitability...
Exploring AI adoption and SME performance in resource-constrained environments: A TOE–RBV perspective with mediation and moderation effects
2026
This study examines the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in resource-constrained environments, with a focus on Pakistan's...
Digital technologies
December 2024
This paper introduces digital technologies and their economic properties. Specifically, it summarizes the main technological and economic characteristics of key digital technologies, including the Internet...
The impact of artificial intelligence on improving the quality of internal auditing in commercial banks: The moderating role of accounting information systems
2027
This study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on enhancing the quality of internal auditing in commercial banks, with a particular focus on the moderating role of accounting information...
Exploring the impact of virtual vs human influencers on purchase intentions in fashion/beauty industry
Available online 14 November 2025
This study compares the impact of TikTok virtual influencers with their human counterparts on purchase intentions of recommended fashion/beauty products. A mixed-method approach combined quantitative...
Digital transformations of supply chain management via RFID technology: A systematic literature review
2025
This paper conducts a systematic literature review of 109 peer-reviewed articles to examine the socio-technical factors shaping the implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in supply...
From screen to reality: How AR drives consumer engagement and purchase intention
December 2024
This study examines the critical role of telepresence in augmented reality (AR) retail, focusing on the key attributes of interactivity and vividness, and their impact on online marketing effectiveness....
Emerging threats in digital payment and financial crime: A bibliometric review
December 2024
This study investigates the academic research trends related to digital payment fraud, financial crime, and online payment fraud utilizing a comprehensive approach that includes co-occurrence network...
Effect of Artificial Intelligence on the financial performance of GCC banks
2026
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionised the pace of development across most industries worldwide. Reports by PwC and the IMF have emphasised that GCC countries are investing substantially in AI infrastructure,...
Digitalisation and structural change: Evidence from cross-country analysis
2026
This study examines digitalisation as a driver of Structural Change (SC), a core mechanism of economic development. Using a cross-country panel of 51 economies from 1990 to 2018, and panel data methodologies...
Platform-based supply chains: A dual-layered framework for digital transformation and ecosystem orchestration
2026
As global supply chains face increasing complexity, disruption, and sustainability pressures, platform-based supply chains have emerged as a new organizational form, digitally enabled, ecosystem-centric,...
Machine learning for predicting corporate carbon emissions: The role of corporate governance
2026
Understanding and predicting corporate carbon emission intensity is a critical priority amid global climate change and increasing stakeholder pressure. This study develops and evaluates machine learning...
Extending the IBCDE framework to explore barriers and drivers in Indonesia's digital economy
2025
This study extends the IBCDE framework to explore the multifaceted barriers and drivers shaping the digital economy (DE), with a specific focus on Indonesia as Southeast Asia's largest and most dynamic...
The future of the food supply chain: A systematic literature review and research directions towards sustainability, resilience, and technology adoption
December 2023
In recent years, our food supply chain facing various disruptions shows a need for higher resilience and sustainability. To better prepare for future uncertainties the food supply chain may encounter,...
The economic impact of cyberattacks
2027
This research seeks to evaluate the economic effects generated by cyberattacks. To do so, we develop a theoretical non-lineal model where different channels of economic effects are formalized, both...
Gig work and women's empowerment in rural Pakistan
2025
Grounded on 'Capability Approach,' which emphasises the importance of expanding women's capacities, including access to education, healthcare, employment, and political engagement, this study aims to...
Research agenda for the digital economy
June 2022
In this study, a research agenda is proposed to understand the current development and future landscape of the digital economy. The shift from the industrial economy to a digital economy brings tremendous...
Omnichannel innovation characteristics and brand loyalty: An innovation diffusion theory perspective on customer empowerment
2025
Despite substantial investment in omnichannel systems, customer loyalty remains unstable, raising questions about how technology-enabled features influence long-term brand commitment. This study investigates...
Manufacturing workers or platform gig workers? The impact of digital transformation in manufacturing and service sectors on job quality and labor allocation
2025
This paper addresses an important research gap by examining how digital transformation in the manufacturing and service sectors affects job quality and labor allocation across industries. Using micro-level...
Supply chain intelligence: Integration of emerging digital innovations to promote sustainable supply chain practices
2026
Promoting sustainable practices remains central to achieving the UN's sustainable development goals. In the business sector, reaching this objective requires organisations to incorporate emerging digital...
Exploring the current status and future opportunities of blockchain technology adoption and application in supply chain management
December 2023
This study comprises a systematic literature review that offers a thorough analysis of the present state-of-the-art knowledge regarding the adoption and application of blockchain technology within the...
Data asset valuation: Research and application in commercial banking
2025
Data, as a new type of asset, has huge potential value. However, due to the non-traditional material asset attributes of data assets, there are many difficulties in their valuation. This paper introduces...
Enabling supply chain viability through digital transformation: Analysis of barriers in Industry 4.0 context
2026
The rapidly evolving digital economy is reshaping global value chains and creating new data driven models that improves resilience, viability and sustainability of supply chains. The adoption of Industry...