Professional burnout is one of the most toxic phenomena affecting employees in contemporary organisations. Previously researchers focused on the professional burnout syndrome in the context of professions involving severe stress in the workplace. However, the changing realities of the modern world, turbulent shifts in the social, economic and business dimensions, as well as challenges of psychosocial nature mean that the burnout problem is increasingly noticed among young employees who theoretically should not be significantly affected by this phenomenon at this stage of their career. The purpose of this research is the empirical identification and assessment of organisational and psychosocial factors which can be strong determinants of the occurrence and development of professional burnout among representatives of generations Y and Z. The studies presented in this paper present the perspective of employees – generation Y and Z representatives employed in Polish businesses. The research results demonstrate organisational and psychosocial factors which in the opinion of the subjects of the research are the strongest determinants of the occurrence of professional burnout. The research results presented in this paper constitute part of a larger research project. The second part of the research is presented in the article “What Burns Out Young Generations? Burnout and Countermeasure Methods and Practices: The Perspective of Generation Y and Z Employees, Part II.”

Innovation capability is increasingly critical for organizations facing technological disruption and global competition. In Indonesia, particularly in Batam City’s trading industry, firms struggle to enhance innovation despite the growing availability of digital technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), e-commerce platforms, and automation systems. This study investigates how intangible resources – intellectual capital, psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management – contribute to the development of innovation capability in this context. Data were collected from 306 employees in trading companies and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that intellectual capital strongly influences knowledge management, while psychological capital, authentic leadership, and knowledge management significantly enhance innovation capability. Knowledge management also mediates the relationship between intellectual capital and innovation capability. The study contributes to the knowledge-based view by integrating human, leadership, and knowledge perspectives, and extends prior research to the trading sector of an emerging economy. For managers, the findings highlight the importance of investing in intellectual and psychological capital, adopting authentic leadership practices, and strengthening knowledge management systems to maximize the benefits of technological tools such as RFID.

The purpose of the study is to explore the application of qualitative methods in evaluating business relocation management, particularly focusing on optimizing business models through a qualimetric approach. The methodology involves qualitative research methods such as interviews, surveys and case studies to collect and analyze data on various aspects of business relocation. The article highlights the complexities of business relocation, emphasizing the legal, economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts on business activities. The research identifies key challenges and risks associated with relocation, particularly in the context of Ukrainian businesses relocating during wartime. Research implications suggest the need for further theoretical and analytical exploration of business relocation challenges and the development of comprehensive methodologies to evaluate relocation effectiveness. It offers valuable insights for improving communication with stakeholders, enhancing employee relations, and addressing legal and environmental considerations in relocation decisions. The study contributes to the optimization of business models through a qualimetric approach to relocation management.

Science and technology parks (STP) play a special role in the knowledge-based economy. An STP is a place where scientific ideas and thoughts are transformed into products and services. As socio-economic systems, they create a basis for the development of start-ups, knowledge transfer, cooperation between enterprises and scientific institutions and, thus, the commercialization of innovations and other research results. For this reason, the focus of STP functioning is the object of scientific research. On the other hand, there are enough unresolved issues. In most cases, individual aspects of STP activities are upset. There is a lack of research related to the assessment of park activities in a comprehensive, systemic manner. Without a general indicator, it is impossible to compare the activities of individual STPs, it is impossible to study their impact on the performance of enterprises, etc. The aim of the article is to develop a methodology for a comprehensive quantitative assessment of the activities of scientific and technological progress and to test it using the example of parks in Poland.

The purpose of this research is to present a conceptual model of Port Organizational Ecosystem (POE) resilience and to develop a framework of managerial interventions to enhance POE resilience in the conditions of high uncertainties. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through focus group interviews and analysed using thematic and statistical methods. The analysis identified key challenges, including global supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, and governance-related issues, emphasizing the critical role of adaptable governance frameworks in mitigating these challenges. Findings reveal that while technological innovations pose challenges, they also offer tools to enhance operational sustainability and resilience. The research highlights managerial weaknesses that complicate these challenges, underscoring the need for managerial interventions focusing on engagement, diversification, and compliance. Research implications suggest the necessity for adaptive leadership and governance structures that promote inclusivity and strategic foresight. Practically, this paper outlines a framework of managerial interventions for improving POE resilience, offering valuable insights for port authorities to integrate worldwide best practices into their operations. This study contributes original insights by linking governance patterns with resilience enhancement, providing a structured approach to understanding and improving POE resilience in the global maritime landscape.

The importance of human capital has been a subject of discussion for several centuries. Over time, various methods for its quantitative assessment have been developed, each offering its own insights into the role of human capital in economic growth of a country. The study focuses on the case of Latvia by analyzing different types of quantitative human capital indicators. The study reviews existing methodologies used for a quantitative assessment of human capital, including indicator-based, cost-based and income-based methods, as well as six human capital indicators such as the human capital index by the World Bank, the human capital index by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and the global human capital index by the World Economic Forum. The results show that, in five out of six indicators, Latvia ranks between the 21st and the 39th place in the world. However, some indexes offer outdated information or place a big focus only on one specific metric. Based on these findings, the authors of the paper propose a new quantitative approach for assessing human capital that integrates labour market, education and health indicators and metrics. The new approach shows that there is room for human capital potential in Latvia.

The attention drawn by COVID-19 in terms of health improvement has included usage of dietary supplements; it is viewed as a means of boosting immune systems and hence supporting a better overall physical condition, The research intends to establish the determining aspects of the intention to consume dietary supplements among those of Gen Y. Extended theory of planned behavior was adopted to develop the framework for this study. The empirical study used primary data generated from Gen Y individuals aware of their consumption. A total of 449 respondents were collected and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results indicated five positive and significant influences on the consumption of dietary supplements by Gen Y: the perceived behavioral control over the use of supplements; need for supplement consumption; health information-seeking behavior; perceived social pressure; and trust in the supplement brand. It is evident that attitude toward dietary supplements significantly mediates the relationship between the social media subjective norm and health information seeking and the intention to consume the dietary supplements. Despite increasing studies on dietary supplement consumption, not much has been done on the aspects influencing intention to consume dietary supplements on the part of Gen Y.

This research focuses on the role of personal values and consumer social responsibility in shaping enduring involvement and purchase intention of fair trade products, taking into account the moderating effect of perceived consumer effectiveness. This study aims to examine how these psychological and behavioral factors interact to influence consumer decisions regarding fair trade, and to identify under which conditions involvement translates into actual purchase intention. A study was conducted with 593 Tunisian consumers. The results of this study highlight the complexity of the relationship between enduring involvement and purchase behavior, revealing the influence of factors such as personal values and perceived consumer effectiveness. The study also shows that altruistic values are crucial for enduring involvement but are not sufficient to trigger purchase behavior. Furthermore, stimulation, as an individualistic value, positively impacts purchase intention. It was also found that fair trade consumers prioritize international solidarity over the geographical origin of the products. This research contributes, among other things, to addressing the gap in research concerning fair trade.

This systematic literature review aimed to map existing governmental practices aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and comparing them with entrepreneurial expectations. The primary objective was to identify gaps in existing policies concerning sustainability initiatives. The review employed a systematic search strategy in one of the primary scientific publication databases over the last three years, focusing on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Inclusion criteria involved studies addressing “sustainability” and “state interventions”, and synonyms. The assessment methodology incorporated PICO criteria and content analysis, with rigorous double-check controls. A total of 367 studies on sustainability interventions were included, with in-depth analysis of 185 articles. The review highlighted that those governmental measures primarily concentrated on pivotal factors crucial to entrepreneurs, such as robust policies, investments, and effective communication strategies. The synthesis of findings from this systematic review emphasizes the importance of bridging gaps between governmental sustainability initiatives and entrepreneurial expectations. It illuminates key areas where policy alignment could be optimized, offering insights into additional factors pivotal for a more comprehensive and effective approach towards achieving SDGs. Using the PICO methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions, authors concluded that while this methodology can improve research question formulation and evidence identification in social science, our review found that studies often lack a clear statement of the problem, rarely report intervention failures, and seldom present alternative approaches.

Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) advance management theory and practice by synthesizing knowledge in a structured and transparent manner. However, inconsistent reporting of search strategies limits replicability and methodological rigor. To address this gap in reporting standards, the main objective of this article is to explore successful search strategies for SLRs in management research. We further propose a distinction between transparency (conceptual replication) and practical replication to clarify what constitutes a replicable review in this field. We conducted a systematic review of 57 SLRs published in the International Journal of Management Reviews and propose five criteria that search strategy reporting should meet to ensure replicability: (1) provision of a search query, (2) reporting of the query execution date, (3) indication of the search timespan, (4) clear presentation of inclusion/exclusion criteria, and (5) specification of the document sections screened (e.g., title, abstract, full text). Our findings show that most reviews support conceptual replication by providing the search query, timespan, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and screened document sections; however, practical replication remains rare due to missing details – especially the search execution date. To improve future SLRs, we recommend: (1) disclosing the review team’s underlying research paradigms and beliefs to clarify the perspective behind the synthesis, and (2) ensuring diverse team composition from the outset – or, if constrained, explicitly acknowledging such limitations. Ideally, review teams should encompass diverse contexts and paradigms aligned with the scope of the review.