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This study examines the deployment of a Common Data Environment (CDE) during the extension of a major North American metro line—an infrastructure project marked by complex stakeholder dynamics and fragmented digital practices. Employing a four-phase action research approach (diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation), the research identifies inefficiencies in existing document management through contract reviews, field observations, and stakeholder interviews. In response, three standardized processes were introduced to streamline document workflows within the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). These processes enabled partial automation of data handling, reduced reliance on manual inputs, and improved the consistency of information exchanges. While constrained by limited governance and executive engagement, the initiative demonstrates the potential of CDEs to support digital integration and automation in construction. Findings highlight the need for early planning, field-level support, and a strategic framework to ensure sustainable adoption. The results contribute practical insights for leveraging CDEs to enhance automation in large-scale infrastructure projects. Full article

This study constructs a conceptual model based on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organizational resilience based on stakeholder theory, resource dependence theory, information asymmetry theory, and signaling theory, and it uses the panel data of Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed enterprises in the period of 2010–2021 to conduct empirical research. The results show that (1) corporate social responsibility helps to reduce financial volatility and promote performance growth, which, in turn, contributes to organizational resilience; (2) CSR shapes the enhancement of organizational resilience mainly through three aspects: improving the corporate information environment, easing corporate financing constraints, and improving technological innovation; (3) the effect of CSR on organizational resilience varies according to the degree of board diversity within the enterprise and the degree of regional marketization outside the enterprise, and the enhancement effect of CSR on organizational resilience is more pronounced when the degree of board diversity and the degree of regional marketization are higher. This study provides theoretical support for CSR-enabled organizational resilience in the era of high-quality development, as well as suggestions for strengthening the level of organizational resilience. Full article

In the context of digital school development, the leadership practices of school leadership teams play a significant role. If leadership teams want to enact leadership practices effectively, they require strong connections to the entire teaching staff as well as close contact with other key actors in the digital process. Since little is known about these connection patterns of school leadership teams, this study aims to uncover them. The aim is to provide practical advice to school administrators and schools regarding digital school development, and to derive concrete recommendations for action concerning their relationships and management. To this end, we examined the social networks of the teaching staff of 13 German secondary schools (N = 817 teachers) by asking all the teachers to complete a questionnaire about their contacts in relation to digital school development. We conducted a social network analysis and extracted various network metrics pertaining to the school leadership teams of these institutions, considering not only their integration within the overall network but also their connections with a pivotal stakeholder: the digital coordinator. To contextualize our findings, we compared the network metrics of the two different professional target groups using t-tests. The results reveal significant variability in the connection patterns of school leadership teams across different schools. Furthermore, our analysis indicates that digital coordinators consistently exhibit higher levels of connectedness within the realm of digital school development than the members of the school leadership teams. These findings highlight the importance of close collaboration between school leadership teams and the digital coordinator in order to advance digital school development. It is also suggested that school leadership teams should consider delegating more responsibilities to the digital coordinator, particularly those necessitating close collaboration with the teaching staff. Full article

This study constructs a research model with regulation and mediation based on the resource dependence theory to explore the nonlinear relationship between ESG responsibility fulfillment and firm value. This study uses a sample of Chinese A-share listed manufacturing firms from 2015 to 2022 and conducts empirical analysis using STATA version 18.0. The results indicate a U-shaped relationship between ESG responsibility fulfillment and firm value. Stakeholders’ interests play a partial mediating role in the above relationship. Moreover, institutional investors’ shareholding further strengthens the positive association between ESG responsibility fulfillment and stakeholder interests. The firm life cycle has a heterogeneous effect on the relationship between ESG responsibility fulfillment and stakeholder interests. Specifically, firms in the maturity stage exhibit the most pronounced protection of stakeholder interests, whereas firms in the decline stage show relatively weaker protection effects. Additionally, there is a complementary interaction between the firm life cycle and institutional investors’ shareholding. This combination significantly enhances the positive moderating effect of institutional investors’ shareholding on the relationship between ESG responsibility fulfillment and stakeholder interests only when firms are in the growth or decline stages. This study not only expands the boundaries of resource dependence theory, but also provides management insights for sustainable practices in the real economy. Full article

This research investigates the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on the financial performance of logistics firms, with a focus on the mediating role of stakeholder pressure. Utilizing survey data collected from Korean logistics firms (N = 256 valid responses) and employing structural equation modeling, the findings indicate that social practices exert a significant direct effect on financial outcomes. Conversely, environmental and governance practices impact financial performance indirectly, through stakeholder pressure. These findings suggest that ESG activities impact financial performance via distinct mechanisms, contingent upon the specific ESG dimension and the level of stakeholder engagement. The study advances ESG literature by providing a disaggregated analysis of ESG effectiveness and empirically confirming stakeholder pressure as a critical pathway. Practically, the results underscore the need for logistics firms to align their ESG strategies with stakeholder expectations and institutional pressures, thereby optimizing both sustainability and financial performance. Full article

This initial exploratory study examined the perceptions of teachers and school leaders in the Republic of Ireland regarding diversity in promotions to school principalship, framed by Equity Theory, Organisational Justice Theory, and Legitimacy Theory. A mixed-methods approach was utilised within this study. Data was collected from 123 participants via an online survey comprising Likert-type statements and open-ended questions. This data was analysed using descriptive statistics and quantitative analysis for the Likert-type statements and thematic analysis was used to examine the qualitative responses, allowing for the identification of recurring patterns and themes to complement the quantitative findings. Findings indicated disparities between perceived and desired prioritisation of diversity, alongside varied perceptions of its impact on school performance and leadership. Disability, social class, and religious diversity were perceived as the least prioritised in promotion practices, while gender and cultural diversity received greater support and were more frequently linked to positive leadership outcomes. Participants reported mixed perceptions across diversity dimensions, with gender, age, and cultural diversity associated with the most positive impacts. Concerns about tokenism and the perceived undermining of merit-based promotion were widespread, reflecting the importance of fairness, transparency, and alignment with stakeholder expectations. The study underscored the need for promotion processes that are both equitable and credible, and for organisational cultures that enable diverse leaders to thrive. These findings provided a foundation for further research and policy development to foster inclusive and representative school leadership in Ireland. Full article

This study aims to investigate the role of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in facilitating the transition towards a circular economy (CE) in the manufacturing sector, exploring four key circular economy strategies—reuse, repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing. This study combines a comprehensive literature review with case studies of ten manufacturing organisations from various sectors, including electronics, information and communication technologies, and the household and furniture industries. The research focuses on three main areas: the adoption of circular strategies, the challenges associated with implementing Industry 4.0 technologies, and the role of these technologies in enabling the transition to a circular economy. Data were collected through ten interviews with managers responsible for sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or circular economy projects and initiatives, as well as through documentary analysis of archival materials. The study found that organisations typically adopt multiple circular strategies, with repair being the most prevalent strategy across all sectors and adopted in every case analysed. However, the adoption of I4.0 technologies faces challenges such as scalability issues, digital expertise shortages, and outdated infrastructure. Advanced adopters of I4.0 technologies benefit from robust delivery systems supported by collaborative networks, which enhance knowledge transfer and development among stakeholders. Full article

As climate action becomes increasingly urgent, nations and institutions worldwide seek advanced technologies for practical mitigation efforts. This study examines how agentic artificial intelligence systems capable of decision-making and learning from experience drive innovation dynamics in climate change mitigation, with a particular focus on ethical considerations during the net-zero transition. The current urgency of climate action demands advanced technologies, yet organisations struggle to effectively deploy agentic AI for climate mitigation due to unclear implementation pathways and ethical consideration. This study examines the relationships among agentic AI capabilities, innovation dynamics, and net-zero transition performance, using survey data from 340 organisations across the manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors, and analysed using structural equation modelling. Based on dynamic capabilities theory, this research proposes a novel theoretical model that examines how agentic AI drives innovation dynamics in climate change mitigation within governance frameworks that encompass transparency, accountability, and environmental justice. Results reveal significant mediation effects of innovation dynamics, dynamic capabilities, and ethical considerations, while environmental context negatively moderates innovation and ethical pathways. Findings suggest that overly restrictive ethical considerations can lead to implementation delays that undermine the urgency of climate action. This study proposes three solutions: (1) adaptive ethical protocols adjusting governance intensity based on climate risk severity, (2) pre-approved ethical templates reducing approval delays by 60%, and (3) stakeholder co-design processes building consensus during development. The research advances dynamic capabilities theory for AI contexts by demonstrating how AI-enabled sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring capabilities create differentiated pathways to climate performance. This study provides empirical validation of the responsible innovation framework, identifies asymmetric environmental contingencies, and offers evidence-based guidance for organisations implementing agentic AI for climate action. Full article

This study examines the accessibility of tourism facilities in the Banská Bystrica region of Slovakia for visitors with disabilities and explores the attitudes of service providers toward inclusive tourism. Accessibility remains a key challenge in developing equitable tourism services, and this research aims to evaluate the current state of barrier-free infrastructure while identifying opportunities for improvement. A survey of 45 tourism facilities was conducted to assess compliance with accessibility standards, revealing that only 22.22% of the facilities meet the required criteria. To complement these findings, structured interviews with representatives from eight facilities were carried out, with responses analyzed using ATLAS.ti software (Version 24.0.0) to visualize patterns through diagrams and Sankey networks. The results highlight significant shortcomings in physical accessibility as well as mixed attitudes of service providers toward the needs of disabled visitors. The study concludes that while awareness of inclusive practices is growing, substantial efforts are still required to improve infrastructure and foster positive engagement from service providers. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, tourism stakeholders, and service operators, offering practical recommendations for enhancing accessibility and promoting a more inclusive tourism environment in the region. Full article

This study presents the development and deployment of a modular digital twin system designed to enhance sustainable facility management within a smart campus context. The system was implemented at the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, and integrates 3D spatial modeling, real-time environmental and energy sensor data, and multiscale dashboard visualization. Grounded in stakeholder-driven requirements, the platform emphasizes energy management, which is the top priority among campus administrators and technicians. The development process followed a four-phase methodology: (1) stakeholder consultation and requirement analysis; (2) physical data acquisition and 3D model generation; (3) sensor deployment using IoT technologies with NB-IoT and LoRaWAN protocols; and (4) real-time data integration via Firebase and standardized APIs. A suite of dashboards was developed to support interactive monitoring across faculty, building, floor, and room levels. System testing with campus users demonstrated high usability, intuitive spatial navigation, and actionable insights for energy consumption analysis. Feedback indicated strong interest in features supporting data export and predictive analytics. The platform’s modular and hardware-agnostic architecture enables future extensions, including occupancy tracking, water monitoring, and automated control systems. Overall, the digital twin system offers a replicable and scalable model for data-driven facility management aligned with sustainability goals. Its real-time, multiscale capabilities contribute to operational transparency, resource optimization, and climate-responsive campus governance, setting the foundation for broader applications in smart cities and built environment innovation. Full article

This study investigates how neuromarketing practices intersect with consumer privacy regulation in California, with particular attention to the 2024 Senate Bill 1223 (SB 1223), which amends the CCPA/CPRA to explicitly define “neural data.” By examining corporate strategies and regulatory frameworks, the paper evaluates how firms navigate the tension between innovation, ethics, and consumer protection. A qualitative, multiple-case study approach was adopted, focusing on Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, and Hyundai. Data were collected from corporate privacy policies, industry publications, and legislative documents, triangulated through doctrinal legal analysis and cross-case synthesis. The analysis reveals that, while companies comply with disclosure, consent, and oversight requirements under the CCPA/CPRA, such compliance remains largely procedural, with transparency often being technical rather than consumer-friendly, consent being insufficiently informed, and protections for vulnerable groups being inconsistently enforced. SB 1223’s recent definition of neural data directly encompasses techniques such as EEG, fMRI, eye-tracking, and biometrics, underscoring the urgent need for firms to treat neuromarketing as a category of regulated practice rather than discretionary innovation. The study is limited by its reliance on publicly available documentation and by the recency of SB 1223, which precludes observation of mature compliance patterns. Future research should explore consumer perceptions, track evolving regulatory responses, and extend the analysis across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and non-profits. This study contributes to theory by extending stakeholder theory to neural data governance and by conceptualizing neuromarketing as a governance-intensive strategic capability situated at the frontier of consumer rights and technological innovation. It contributes to practice by demonstrating how firms can transform compliance with emerging neural data regulations into a strategic capability that strengthens consumer trust, ethical legitimacy, and brand equity. Full article

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable and responsible supply chain practices, yet evidence of its determinants in emerging markets remains limited. Prior studies of customer concentration (CC) provide mixed findings, and the role of digital communication in shaping CSR outcomes has not been systematically investigated. This study examines how CC influences CSR adoption and how CSR affects firm performance in Indonesia, with particular attention given to the amplifying role of social media. Building on stakeholder theory and signaling theory, we analyze panel data of 654 publicly listed firms between 2018 and 2020. The results show that CC promotes CSR engagement, with stronger effects among non-state-owned enterprises that operate under greater market pressures. CSR is positively associated with firm performance, and this relationship is reinforced when firms actively communicate CSR activities through social media, enhancing visibility and credibility. This study contributes to research on CSR and supply chains by demonstrating how digital platforms amplify customer-driven CSR and offering implications for firms in emerging economies. Full article

The evolution of sustainability reporting has led to an increased emphasis on environmental disclosures, often at the expense of social and governance dimensions. While frameworks such as the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS S2 standard offer important advances in climate-related transparency, they insufficiently address the broader social aspects of corporate sustainability performance. In response to this gap, this study investigates the interoperability of social disclosures across three major frameworks: ISSB S2, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Using a structured interoperability index, we systematically map and score the degree of thematic and structural alignment between these standards, focusing specifically on social disclosure topics. The analysis reveals moderate interoperability between ESRS and GRI social disclosures, but far lower alignment between ISSB S2 and either ESRS or GRI, confirming the ongoing underrepresentation of the social pillar within the ISSB framework. Connectivity ratios remain below 6% across all matrices, underscoring persistent fragmentation in global ESG reporting standards. These findings highlight the need for regulatory bodies and standard setters to advance harmonization efforts that equally prioritize environmental, social, and governance dimensions. By foregrounding the interoperability gaps in social disclosures, this study contributes to the academic debate on ESG convergence and informs policy discussions on developing multidimensional, stakeholder-responsive reporting architectures. Full article

The complexity and magnitude of airspace operations are ever increasing, which creates new challenges for air traffic controllers. With the increase in the volume of operations, the size of available data is also increasing. Data-driven AI solutions can provide actionable information for complex decision-making processes that controllers face and assist them in improving the efficiency and safety of operations. However, for such solutions to be trusted by the users and stakeholders, they need to undergo a comprehensive validation process. In this paper, the literature in the development of responsible AI is studied and a subset of the framework is applied to an AI tool proposed for airport runway configuration management. The focus of this study is tackle two main challenges: (1) detection and mitigation of existing bias in the training data and the trained AI tool; and (2) quantification and improvement of the AI tool’s robustness to potential sources of noise in the data. We validate several responsible AI techniques using historical data and simulation studies on three major US airports and quantify their effectiveness in reducing the detected bias and also improving the robustness of the model to adversarial noise in the input data. Full article

The Niokolo-Koba National Park (NKNP) was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981 for its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystem. However, due to poaching, livestock grazing, and dam construction projects in the Sambangalou area, the site was added to the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007. Through regional and international cooperation, enhanced monitoring, and community engagement in conservation efforts, the site was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2024. As a typical case of the entire process from inscription on to removal from the World Heritage List in Danger, the NKNP’s threats and successful removal experience profoundly reveal complex internal and external challenges and governance needs in heritage conservation. Its successful experience can provide valuable lessons for World Heritage sites around the world facing similar threats. As part of our qualitative research, we reviewed the literature from UNESCO and IUCN, which annually assessed the state of conservation of the NKNP between 2007 and 2024. In 2024, a field mission assessed on-site conservation progress and discussed challenges and responses to the NKNP management with 30 stakeholders. Our results highlight the lengthy and potentially costly process of removal, such as Senegal’s EUR 4.57 million Emergency Plan, the threats to the park’s integrity by the State itself, and the value placed on World Heritage status, further emphasizing the need for long-term investment from both the national government and international partners. Therefore, ensuring returns on such investment, whether through increased ecotourism, international recognition, or strengthened ecosystem services, is essential for sustainable conservation financing. The case of the NKNP also illustrates the positive impact of improved national governance and partnerships involving international and local NGOs, as well as the private sector, on conservation efforts. It also highlights the importance of a new collaborative governance paradigm for heritage sites facing severe human interference (poaching, illegal development) and governance challenges, particularly in ecologically fragile or socio-economically pressured regions, by strengthening national responsibility, leveraging international mechanisms, and activating local participation. Full article