Field Of Management Science Research Articles

Integrated energy conversion and storage devices: Interfacing solar cells, batteries and supercapacitors

• Solar cells and batteries/supercapacitors require suitable architectures for their integration. • Electrochemical balancing between conversion and storage units must be achieved. • Nanostructured materials can make common electrodes work for both electrochemical reactions. • A special focus on the most sustainable integrated energy devices is given. The last decade has seen a rapid technological rush aimed at the development of new devices for the photovoltaic conversion of solar energy and for the electrochemical storage of electricity using systems such as supercapacitors and batteries. The next (and even more necessary) step concerns the integration between conversion and storage systems, an activity which requires important developments in the fields of electronic device engineering, power management and materials science. This review discusses the main challenges facing in recent years and presents the most significant results obtained from the integration of photovoltaic cells, supercapacitors and batteries. We will discuss the designs of integration, the impact of nanostructured materials, the possibility of developing electrodes shared between several parts of the devices and the possibility of achieving important objectives in the field of portable electronics, such as lightness, flexibility and safety of components.

The Neglected Enterprising Family in Agriculture: A Review and a Proposal for a Research Agenda in Management Sciences

While the UN’s proclaimed decade of family farming (2019-2029) unfolds, management research has still not sufficiently explored the enterprising family in agriculture. Our article aims at exploring the literature on agricultural family businesses in the field of management sciences, towards suggesting future research directions. We present an overview of the definitional efforts and specificities of these family businesses, followed by a systematic literature review over the past decade. Our analysis identifies three clusters of dimensions that underpin the existing knowledge: entrepreneurial behavior, succession process, and psychological dynamics, in relation with three major outcomes that are growth, resilience, and continuity. Building on the existing research limitations and the current research trends, we craft a comprehensive agenda for scholars to advance our understanding of enterprising families in agriculture.

Leadership in 2022: A perspective.

Leadership is an infinite and tremendously complex journey along with paradoxes that cannot be captured comprehensively. Over the past decades, key dimensions of leadership have caught the attention of practitioners in the field of management sciences. Yet, leadership education in healthcare is still limited. This personal perspective aims to summarize key aspects of leadership, ranging from managing people to managing systems and oneself.

Scientific Misinformation in the Light of the Smart World and Smart Organizations. Imperatives and Challenges

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to focus on the topic of scientific misinformation, addressing key concepts and related issues covered over the last decade in publications in the following databases: Emerald, Ebsco, and Springer. The authors attempt to answer the question on the causes of the emergence of fake science and draw attention to the consequences of pseudoscience in the smart world shaped by technological advances in the fourth industrial revolution. As a practical premise, the article discusses the methods of combating pseudoscience and refers to the measures undertaken in this matter. Design/methodology/approach: The method of desk research; the frequency analysis of misinformationrelated terms, especially in the context of the smart world and smart organizations. Findings: The analyses of the theoretical aspect of fake science lead to the conclusion that due to the complexity of the phenomenon and significant negative social impact, the issue of scientific misinformation requires further empirical exploration as it remains a challenge for all stakeholders in society, organizations themselves included. The need to challenge false science is especially essential in the context of internetworked and knowledge-driven, smart organizations, which are becoming popular in the smart world. As information can be distorted, exaggerated, or fabricated to mislead recipients on purpose, organizations need to get involved in the prevention of misinformation as well. Research limitations/implications: It should be emphasized that this article is a theoretical introduction to the problem of scientific misinformation which requires further research on the reliability of scientific studies, especially in the field of institutional structures that enable the publication of works and data of low scientific quality. Originality/value: The article touches upon an essential and current issue for the field of both management science and organizations, although it should be treated as just an introduction to the problem concerned.

Board gender diversity, national culture, and water disclosure of multinational corporations

ABSTRACT Academic attention on corporate water disclosure and the role of board gender diversity (BGD) in corporate environmental responsibility has increased dramatically. However, the study of the relationship between BGD and corporate water disclosure is lagging, particularly in the influence of national culture on the relation. Therefore, this study investigates the water disclosure of 150 MNCs from China, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. using content analysis, theoretically discusses and empirically tests the relationship between BGD and MNCs’ water disclosure, and the moderating effects of national culture. The results indicate that (1) BGD positively impacts MNCs’ water disclosure, and (2) the cultural constructs of masculinity and uncertainty avoidance negatively moderate this relationship. These results reveal that female board members’ moral characteristics caused by gender differences are the key to promoting the board’s abilities of stakeholders’ water issue detection. This advantage of female board members could be enhanced or weakened in different national cultures. Our study closes a research gap, strengthens our understanding of the role of BGD in promoting the board’s water-related strategic decision-making, and extends the application of the national cultural dimension in interdisciplinary research in management and social science fields.

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 Journal of Digitainability, Realism & Mastery (DREAM) is a novel multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal devoted to Management Science and Social Sciences fields. The journal is wholly owned by Fayrel Management Services (IP0570933-M). The journal publishes and circulates high-quality academic articles and industry reports that promote the better understanding of the Business Administration, Management of Technology and Innovation, Tourism Management, e-Society, Education Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Economic & Financial Perspectives, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities & Arts, Transportation, Sociology etc. DREAM Journal welcomes the various types of author contribution i.e., Theoretical Articles, Conceptual Articles, Empirical Articles, Systematic Literature Reviews, Perspectives, Research Notes, Book Reviews, and White Paper (Industry).
 The Thematic areas of journal are listed below:
 Digital Transformation: implemetation of technology, usability and adoption of digital tools in every sector.
 Eco-Tourism: Involving responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people.
 Sustainability: The process of living within the limits of available physical, natural and social resources in ways that allow the living systems in which humans are embedded to thrive in perpetuity.
 Management Science & Informatics: The study of the structure, behaviour, and interactions of natural and engineered computational systems.
 Social Capital: The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
 Smart Cities: A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods, voice activation methods and sensors to collect specific data.
 Big Data Analytics: Big data analytics is the use of advanced analytic techniques against very large, diverse big data sets that include structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, from different sources, and in different sizes from terabytes to zettabytes.
 DREAM journal is projected to index in Google Scholar, MyCITE, CrossRef and DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journal). All published articles will be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for citation, indexing and higher visibility.
 
 
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilham Sentosa
 Editor-in-Chiefeditor@dreamjournal.my

Institution Publication Feature Analysis Based on Time-Series Clustering.

Based on the time series of articles obtained from the literature, we propose three analysis methods to deeply examine the characteristics of these articles. This method can be used to analyze the construction and development of various disciplines in institutions, and to explore the features of the publications in important periodicals in the disciplines. By defining the concepts and methods relevant to research and discipline innovation, we propose three methods for analyzing the characteristics of agency publications: numerical distribution, trend, and correlation network analyses. The time series of the issuance of articles in 30 important journals in the field of management sciences were taken, and the new analysis methods were used to discover some valuable results. The results showed that by using the proposed methods to analyze the characteristics of institution publications, not only did we find similar levels of discipline development or similar trends in institutions, achieving a more reasonable division of the academic levels, but we also determined the preferences of the journals selected by the institutions, which provides a reference for subject construction and development.

Felson and Cohens` Routine Activity Theory and Waves of Kidnapping in Nigeria A Theoretical Exploration of Criminal Enterprise

Kidnapping is a global issue that affects every aspect of human endeavour. This violent crime is linked to wide spread unemployment, poor governance, border insecurity, illegal possession of arms and ammunitions. Kidnapping for ransom has consequences for global peace and security. In Nigeria, kidnapping creates apprehension in almost all spheres of human endeavors. It leads to loss of lives and properties, death, loss of investment, reduced educational standard and diversion of government from critical areas. The previous studies have not been able to deal with this area. To address inadequate literature on kidnapping and improve on the body of knowledge, this study addresses Marcus Felson routine activity and waves of kidnapping. The study adopts qualitative research method. Data was obtained secondarily through the content analysis of peer-reviewed journals, edited book chapters, newspaper reports and credible online sources. Findings show kidnappers who were the motivated offenders, adopted their victims because of adequate protection. The paper recommends adequate electronic security by government at all levels. This paper will be significant to individuals, employers, security organizations, government at various levels, non-governmental organizations and researcher’s in the field of social and management sciences.

Financial logistics models based on systematic approach improving management solutions

Background: Some firms with good growth opportunities and additional funds could have difficulties accessing external finance. One possible way to enhance their financial inclusion could be an exciting approach to planning the money reserve collected on a firm’s account. Methods: This article aims to disclose the introduction of financial logistics as the new theoretical field of management science. The authors present, in this paper, the key findings on the development of logistical models of an optimum money reserve calculation taking into account digital transformation and industry 4.0 technologies and optimization methods. Results: The monetary reserve models are analogies of models of storekeeping in supply chains. The specific area of the theoretical research of logistics is shown in this paper, which could be disclosed as the subject of financial logistics as a science. The authors consider the term “Financial Logistics” based on logistics theory and money demand. Conclusions: Authors suggest the methodology of studying the nature of both financial and material flows of resources by comparing the relevant formulas. From the researchers’ points of view, financial logistics could be defined as the theory of managing the cash flows based on the logistical models for calculating a corporation’s cash reserve. The authors find it interesting to expand the conditions for calculating financial flows since the uncertainty of external market conditions always influences actual commercial activity.

Hypothesising in Contemporary Organisational Management Research. What Really Matters?

Abstract Management is an economic science and more than ever, temporal, as a direct effect of the level of social development, with many interdependencies with other fields of knowledge. Generically said, studies and research in the field of organisational management involve a high level of difficulty compared to other types of sciences because they primarily investigate aspects related to the soft component of the organisation, the human resource. The results, operationalised through the design and implementation of decisions, are achieved by people, for people, and people are involved in the (micro or macro) organisational universe with different experiences and expertise, different attitudes, different expectations, transforming other types of resources. It is difficult to translate purely qualitative aspects, which can be extracted from an organisational framework often by observation, into quantitative contexts that support the transformation of conclusions into judgements of principle value. In this context, the article examines the role, importance and usability of the hypothesis as a management tool. Starting from the highlighting of topical issues in the field of management science, an attempt is made to answer the following questions: in what situations can hypotheses be used? what are the application peculiarities and, subsequently, the advantages and disadvantages? what established typologies have been highlighted in the investigation of management issues? The theoretical observations are doubled in significance by a case study based on the use of the Competing Hypotheses Model (CHA). To summarize, the quality of the conceptual representations and semantics of the construction of a working hypothesis can bring us closer or further away from the organisational reality of interest, with direct effects on the relevance and effects of the activity undertaken.

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Financial logistics models based on systematic approach improving management solutions.

Background: Some firms with good growth opportunities and additional funds could have difficulties accessing external finance. One possible way to enhance their financial inclusion could be an exciting approach to planning the money reserve collected on a firm's account. Methods: This article aims to disclose the introduction of financial logistics as the new theoretical field of management science. The authors present, in this paper, the key findings on the development of logistical models of an optimum money reserve calculation taking into account digital transformation and industry 4.0 technologies and optimization methods. Results: The monetary reserve models are analogies of models of storekeeping in supply chains. The specific area of the theoretical research of logistics is shown in this paper, which could be disclosed as the subject of financial logistics as a science. The authors consider the term "Financial Logistics" based on logistics theory and money demand. Conclusions: Authors suggest the methodology of studying the nature of both financial and material flows of resources by comparing the relevant formulas. From the researchers' points of view, financial logistics could be defined as the theory of managing the cash flows based on the logistical models for calculating a corporation's cash reserve. The authors find it interesting to expand the conditions for calculating financial flows since the uncertainty of external market conditions always influences actual commercial activity.

Analysis of Saturated Capacity on the Runway Based on Advisory Circular 150/5060-5 As a Study Material for Airport Management Learning

The demand for air transportation from year to year until 2018 continues to increase. However, in 2019 it decreased as a result of the increase in air ticket fares, as well as in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although demand is experiencing a decline, knowing airport capacity is important in airport planning, which is one of the disciplines studied in airport management. Therefore, this research aims to estimate the saturation capacity of the runway at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin International Airport (SMB) II, using the method developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified in the Advisory Circular 150/5060-5. The results of this study can be used as study material in learning the field of airport management science. Based on the data obtained and processed, the results show that the saturation capacity of the runway per hour for runway 11 directions is 53 for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and 49 Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Meanwhile, the direction of runway 29 is 50 in VFR conditions and 46 in IFR conditions. So that the average saturation capacity for both runway directions is 51 in VFR conditions and 48 in IFR conditions. This runway capacity calculation method cannot accommodate differences in the flight separation rules applied, so that this capacity will be achieved if Airnav Indonesia, Palembang Branch as the manager of flight navigation services at SMB II Airport applies the same rules as the FAA. The currently applied separation rules are relatively larger than those set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and also the FAA. As an ICAO member country, it is still possible to lower the separation rules set by ICAO to increase runway capacity.The conclusions of the research have been obtained from the analysis of the saturated capacity of the runway based on the advisory circular 150/5060-5 which has been used as a study material for learning in the field of airport management science.

Impact of the Extended Digital Eco-Dynamic on Innovation Performance: An Empirical Study on Small E-Businesses in Indonesia.

This study will answer the factors that influence the innovation performance of small e-businesses in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of innovation theory by enriching knowledge in the field of management science in general, especially entrepreneurship theory, especially those related to innovation performance, IT ambidexterity, dynamic capability, environmental uncertainty, and Resource-Induced Coping Heuristic (RICH). This study proposes novelty by examining the effect of acquiring, developing, and protecting resources as dimensions of RICH on innovation performance in turbulent conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This theoretical aspect forms the basis for further research that will develop into a broader scope related to innovation performance in entrepreneurship in Indonesia. This fundamental research uses a questionnaire as a data collection tool tested for validity and reliability before being tested empirically using structural equation modeling partial least squares. Research shows that among the dimensions of RICH, protecting resources is the most influential on innovation performance, followed by acquiring resources and developing resources. Dynamic capability positively affects innovation performance. Environmental uncertainty positively affects dynamic capability. Environmental uncertainty positively affects innovation performance. IT capability positively affects dynamic capability. IT capability positively affects innovation performance. The development of small e-businesses needs to get significant attention. Small e-businesses need to develop mutually beneficial business partnerships and improve the quality of their human resources.

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Impediments of Green Finance Adoption System: Linking Economy and Environment

Environmental deregulation has become a severe concern for public health around the world. Increased pollution and ecological degradation have diverted attention towards adopting green practices, which can be possible if the sustainable green finance system is implemented in its true spirit. But previous studies reported certain factors affecting its implementation process, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to identify and quantify the barriers to adopting a green finance system. First, it identified twenty barriers through an extensive literature review and semi-structured interviews with experts in the fields of financial management, economics, and environmental sciences. Later, eighteen factors were finalized by the consensus of panel experts, which was further used to analyze their interrelationship through Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM). Using MICMAC analysis, these barriers were categorized based on their diving-dependence powers. Finally, the conceptual ISM model is developed that provides a clear picture of the impediments to the green finance adoption system and their flow relationship among the identified barriers at different levels. The findings suggest that global level factors: lack of pressure from international organizations and unavailability of globally acceptable green criteria are critical to the prevalence of other factors that indicate its centrality to effectively implementing the green finance system. The developed model helps in designing, implementing, and promoting eco-friendly projects. It is also recommended that an appropriate framework is required to be developed at global, country, organizational, and individual levels to deal with the barriers of the green finance adoption system. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-06-02-02 Full Text: PDF

Social security as a panacea to kidnapping in South-West Nigeria: A theoretical review

There are various security challenges facing societies around the world. Kidnapping is one challenge that undermines peace and stability in the globe. Kidnapping leads to death of victims, bodily harm, loss of properties and worsening economic conditions. To tackle kidnapping, social security is one valuable measure put in place. However, social security is bedeviled with challenges like corruption, mismanagement, lack of political will, ethnicity, bad policy and programmes. Therefore, this paper addresses the challenges of social security and kidnapping in South-West, Nigeria. The study intends to fill the gap created by shortage of scholarly materials to explore challenges of social security and kidnapping in South-West Nigeria. The data were obtained secondarily through the content analysis of peer reviewed journals, edited textbooks, and credible online resources. It anchors on social control theory by Travis Hirsch. Findings revealed that corruption, lack of political will, ethnicity, religiosity and other challenges are working against social security drives to combat kidnapping in Nigeria. The paper recommends effective youth empowerment schemes to bring to the shore the potentials among the youths. This paper will be useful by improving knowledge on the social security and kidnapping, improve the extant literature on social security and kidnapping, the policy-makers, employment of labour, organized private sectors and researchers in the field of social and management sciences will find it beneficial.

Socially responsible innovations and sustainable development of retail chains in Poland

Purpose: The main aim of this paper is to identify the specificity of socially responsible innovations in retail against the background of sustainable development, and to identify examples of socially responsible innovations implemented by selected retail chains in Poland. In the Author's opinion, they are crucial for the development of a responsible society, but also for a sustainable economy. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology applied in the article refers to the methodological canon of management sciences, including, among others, conceptual- theoretical and empirical research methodology. On their basis a critical analysis of foreign and Polish literature in the field of management science, theory of development and functioning of the retail trade has been carried out. The analyzed cases of retail chains were considered representative due to their strong market position and large contribution to the development of the FMCG market (the so-called "best business practices") – for this purpose, the qualitative research methodology was applied, including a case study. Findings: The analysis conducted in this paper indicates that large retail chains are creating socially responsible innovations, thus having a significant impact on the spread of socially responsible practices. These activities are mainly based on shaping the environmental awareness of employees and customers, increasing the safety and quality of products, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, effective waste management, rational use of natural resources, reducing staff turnover and improving their working conditions. Originality/value: The article presents how the literature on management science describes and explains the essence, specificity, and types of socially responsible innovations against the background of the sustainable development concept. On this solid factual basis, socially responsible innovations implemented by selected retail chains in Poland were identified. This allowed to verify theoretical assumptions related to the development of socially responsible innovations with the actual state of affairs, reflected in the analyzed practices of retail chains.

Reverse Innovation in Technology-Based Foreign Language Learning: Results of Three Surveys of Secondary and Higher Education Institutions in Cameroon

Conceptualised in the field of management sciences, the theory of Reverse Innovation states that there are processes of technologies’ and knowledge transfer operating from the base of the pyramid (i.e., the least economically and technologically developed countries) to the top where most of the industrialised nations are found. This article presents three field surveys carried out with secondary and higher education institutions in Cameroon. It shows that developing countries are contributing to the enrichment of technology-based foreign language learning through technical, pedagogical, and didactic adaptations carried out daily.

Impact of Knowledge Sharing on Sustainable Performance: Mediating Role of Employee’s Ambidexterity

The prime objective of the current study is to examine the impact of knowledge sharing and employee ambidexterity on the sustainable performance of manufacturing firms operating in the KPK province of Pakistan. In addition to this, the study has examined the mediating role of employees’ ambidexterity in the relationship between knowledge sharing and sustainable performance. The final sample included 240 respondents, which represented a response rate of 68%. The study employed SEM-PLS for data analysis. The results indicate that the employee’s ambidexterity fully mediates between knowledge sharing and sustainable performance. Knowledge sharing appears as a significant determinant of employees’ ambidexterity and sustainable performance. Meanwhile, the employee’s ambidexterity also has a positive and significant relationship with sustainable performance. In the field of Management Sciences and other disciplines, knowledge sharing is considered a significant field of study. Globally, very little research has targeted these variables. This research offers conceptual highlights for developing the influence of knowledge sharing on the sustainable performance of employees particularly in the manufacturing sector.