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.

Work-family conflict (WFC) often undermines employees’ well-being, yet the coping role of family-related cyberloafing (FCL) across generations remains unclear. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study examines relationships among WFC, FCL, and work-life balance (WLB) and tests whether these links vary for Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Survey data from 309 married Indonesian women were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling and multi‐group analysis. In the full sample, WFC reduced WLB, whereas FCL independently improved WLB. Multi-group analysis revealed that only the relationship between WFC and FCL differed by cohort, positive and significant for Generation X but non-significant for Millennials and Generation Z. At the same time, the influences of WFC and FCL on WLB were consistent. These findings confirm TPB-based mechanisms and highlight the need for generation-sensitive flexibility and technology policies to support work-life balance.

The purpose of the research paper is to observe and analyse how the motorization rate of EU countries influence climate change during the last decades in terms of inventory of emissions of air pollutants from transport, giving an example of Lithuania. Passenger cars are a major polluter, accounting for 61% of total CO2 emissions from EU road transport. EU approved directions to transitioning to fossil-free transport and reducing car use in future to make the European Union carbon neutral by 2050. Research methodology is statistical analysis of motorization rate growth and air pollution in the EU countries during the period of 2014–2024. In the research paper the quantitative analysis and comparison method are applied. Findings: research paper shows that in the EU countries motorization rate is growing very fast. However the consequences of this vary from country to country. Significant disparities arise from the age of the vehicles, the type of fuel utilized, and the turnover rate of passenger cars, resulting in the current fleet not achieving an adequate decrease in CO2 emissions. This research examines the correlation between motorization levels and CO2 emissions across several EU countries over recent decades and offers potential solutions to this issue.

The research demonstrates that since 2007, the business incubator programs administered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) have significantly boosted regional entrepreneurship in Latvia. These programs provide essential support to young entrepreneurs, promote employment, stimulate entrepreneurship, and enhance the quality of life in the regions. Additionally, they increase export capacity and tax revenues. In this period, business incubators have been operated by the state, universities and private companies. The research analyzed future scenarios for the further development of regional business incubators in Latvia. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and expert assessments, the study considered Latvia’s economic and social goals and strategic directions for regional development, underscoring the critical role of business incubators in promoting regional entrepreneurship and societal well-being. The research explored the possibility of transferring the administration of regional incubators to private companies, universities, or municipalities, which could impact regional economic development. A detailed assessment of previous LIAA programs concluded that various organizations, including private companies and universities, could effectively manage regional business incubators, fostering innovation and new product creation.

The objective was to analyze how engagement and the state of flow influence the job satisfaction of volunteers. The design was non-experimental, cross-sectional, and the sample consisted of 1023 volunteers, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Validated questionnaires were used: a) the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (Schaufeli et al., 2003); b) the Flow Experience Scale (Bakker, 2008); and c) the Job Satisfaction Scale SL-20/23 (Meliá & Peiró, 1998). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted. Data were collected and processed using SPSS, AMOS, and SEM. Both flow (0.703) and engagement (0.557) have a significant influence on the job satisfaction of volunteers, with both factors being relevant for improving job satisfaction. The state of flow is a stronger predictor than engagement. It is concluded that there is a significant and positive influence of engagement and flow on the job satisfaction of volunteers. The study of these topics confirms the importance of fostering engagement and flow among volunteers to enhance their job satisfaction.

The goal of this study was to look at the causes and effects of the COSO ERM success of the companies listed on the Thai Stock Exchange. The internal resources and capabilities including effective AIS design, top management support, and internal auditor competency are assumed to become the antecedents of COSO ERM success. Moreover, the consequences of COSO ERM success are sustainable value creation, achieve strategy and goal, promote efficiency and effectiveness, financial reporting quality, and compliance with law. Thai-listed firms were used as research subjects, and data from the chief internal control was collected via a mail survey process and a questionnaire. The overall findings show that successful COSO ERM is influenced positively and significantly by effective AIS design, top management support, and internal auditor competency. Additionally, the achievement of strategy and goals, promotion of efficiency and effectiveness, quality of financial reporting, and legal compliance are all positively impacted by COSO ERM success. Moreover, achieve strategy and goal, promote efficiency and effectiveness, financial reporting quality, compliance with law all have a positive, significant impact on the creation of sustainable value. Overall, the results demonstrate that excellent AIS design, top management backing, and internal auditor expertise are required for a company to develop both COSO ERM success and long-term sustainable value generation.

The paper analyses the attractiveness problems of urban public transportation in the context of promoting sustainable mobility and multimodality. The article is based on the methods of scientific literature and analysis and qualitative research analysis. The analytical-methodical section of the article discusses the principles of sustainable mobility and multimodality, assess the possibilities of their application. In the research section, the expert analysis that evaluates Vilnius public transport attractiveness is presented, and affecting problems are assessed and considered. Re-search results have shown that experts agree on the issues (factors) that affect the attractiveness of public transport. These factors have been ranked in order of priority and relevance from 1 (big-gest problem) to 10 (smallest problem). In conclusion, the paper presents a structural model which aims to promote and increase the attractiveness of public transport system.

Road transport plays an important role in our lives. In Lithuania, passenger road transport accounted for more than 47% in 2022, and freight road transport more than 87% of the transport sector. Up to 15% of the Lithuanian population works in this sector (in 2020). However, road transport is one of the most polluting. In 2021, it represented 72% of all greenhouse gas emissions from EU domestic and international transport. In order to solve this problem, the EU plans to ban the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2035. So, the question arises: what challenges will the country’s transport sector face, what measures/innovations will it adopt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? To answer this question, the article analyzes the road transport sector and identifies measures to improve the sustainability of the sector, increase turnover, and observes the impact of those measures on road transport turnover. The purpose of the research is to determine the factors affecting the circulation of passengers and cargo by road transport based on scientific literature and to empirically verify their influence on the sustainability of the country. In order to achieve the set goal, the analysis is carried out in two blocks: the study of the turnover of road transport cargo and the study of the turnover of road transport passengers. The following methods are used for the research: correlation regression analysis, forecasting. The research results are important for policy makers and practitioners in the context of sustainable transport development.