Influence In Decision Research Articles

Sámi trust in hydropower governance: A survey study

The collaborative water governance literature, especially that concerned with trust, has paid scant attention to Indigenous Peoples. In this paper, we present the results from a survey targeting the Sámi population in Sweden, exploring trust in key state and industry actors in the governance of hydropower. The results demonstrate a widespread signal of low trust, which is correlated with a confluence of factors: a strong concern with negative impacts from hydropower on Sámi culture, experiences of limited opportunities to influence decisions, and a perceived low competence as well as limiting attitude from governance actors. Regarding the role of demographic variables, we report on some notable deviations from previous research about institutional trust. We discuss how collaborative governance initiatives often-times are launched to strengthen trust, but that design and implementation failures can, counter-productively, serve to erode trust among Indigenous constituencies. If Sámi trust is to be strengthened, then it will require state authorities and hydropower companies to genuinely engage with Sámi rights claims and ensure influence in decision-making. Our findings also have direct policy relevance, pointing to the need for a steep learning curve if the pending review of hydropower licenses, launched by the Swedish government, is to play a meaningful role in addressing past and ongoing impacts of hydropower on the Sámi People.

Balancing Powers: Azerbaijan’s National Role Conceptions Amidst Regional And Global Challenges

This study explores Azerbaijan's National Role Conceptions (NRCs) since its independence in 1991, analyzing how these evolving conceptions have shaped its foreign policy. Situated in the geopolitically sensitive South Caucasus, Azerbaijan has adopted various NRCs—including "regional stabilizer," "energy provider," and "bridge between East and West"—to address complex regional dynamics. Through a case study approach focusing on the leadership of Heydar and Ilham Aliyev, this paper examines the interplay between role perceptions, leadership transitions, and external pressures. The findings highlight Azerbaijan’s pragmatic strategy in balancing regional powers like Russia and Turkey while simultaneously engaging Western entities. This research sheds light on the inherent contradictions in Azerbaijan's NRCs, particularly its claims as a regional stabilizer amidst ongoing tensions. Ultimately, the study contributes to the broader understanding of NRCs as tools of both influence and adaptability in foreign policy decision-making.

How long does purchase intention exist? “Buying intention survival”: a new insight into forecasting purchase intention abandonment

Purpose The purpose of this study is to predict the probability and duration of “Buying Intention Survival” (BIS) and to propose a conceptual framework illustrating its determinants. More specifically, it aims to determine the likelihood of buying intention abandonment (BIA) and the time frame in which the intention abandonment might occur. Design/methodology/approach The data for this study were collected using an online survey of a sample of 573 Tunisian consumers. The data were then subjected to a survival analysis. This method is used for the first time in this context. Findings Results show that the average duration of the BIS could extend over 162 months. Findings also suggest that involvement, anticipated regret linked to a no-purchase decision and social influence have a positive effect on BIS, whereas anticipated regret linked to purchase influences BIS negatively. Practical implications Accurately anticipating the date of BIA is of paramount importance for marketers as it allows them to implement strategies that reduce the risk of abandonment and encourage customers to promptly fulfill their purchasing intentions. Originality/value This paper introduces a new concept, namely, BIS, and applies a survival analysis method to determine whether purchase intention disappears over time, how soon it may disappear, and possible reasons this may occur.

The micropolitical landscape of publicly discoverable policies for generative AI in large US school districts

ABSTRACT While the use of generative AI (genAI) in K12 schools is increasing, it is poorly understood from a policy perspective. There are significant tensions in technology integration in education between public interests for social good and pressure from educational technology companies to view schools as markets. This study examined genAI policy efforts in the 50 largest US school districts by student enrolment in fall 2023 and spring 2024. A content analysis of documents from districts, states and media sources revealed micropolitical, rather than top-down, activities where districts were attempting policy making about genAI in varied ways and at varied paces. Educational technology vendors seemed to be opening space for substantial influence in policy decisions simultaneously. Understandings about these micropolitical activities of policy making have the potential to support shared decision-making and co-responsibility as important opportunities for disrupting current dynamics of influence on educational policy making in US schools.

Parents’ Participation and Learners’ Educational Achievement

Parents’ participation plays a great role in a child’s learning development. This study sought to determine the relationship between the parents’ participation and learners’ educational achievement. It also identified which independent variable/s singly or in combination influenced the educational achievement of learners. This study used descriptive-correlational and causal design with content analysis. It utilized an adapted and modified questionnaire which was validity and reliability tested. Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression as the statistical tools. The study's respondents were the Grades 4,5 and 6 pupils from Naawan Elementary School, Naawan District of Misamis Oriental Division, who were elected though simple random sampling using Slovin’s Formula. Results reveal that parents are highly involved in all six dimensions namely, parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision making and collaborating with community. Parenting as the highest and volunteering as the lowest. Pupils have the Very Satisfactory rating. Parents’ participation has low positive correlation between the pupils’ educational achievement while parenting and decision-making influence the pupils’ educational achievement. Thus, parents may continue to be involved in their children’s education and teachers may sustain parental participation by providing accessible avenues for parents to engage in their children’s academic journey

Building the Foundation: Towards a Theoretical Framework for Forensic Accounting

This study proposed a forensic accounting theory after examining how the impact of certain variables and their interplay on forensic accounting practices can contribute to developing integrated and robust fraud prevention strategies, enhance organizational accountability, and strengthen the overall integrity of financial and internal control systems. In literature, most studies on forensic accounting and fraud prevention have primarily focused on broader aspects such as governance, ethics, and accountability and are largely predicated on theories such as fraud diamond theory and agency theory that seek to understand the causes of fraud, highlighting the importance of forensic accounting in fraud prevention and detection, without suggesting practical forensic accounting frameworks. Also, the forensic accounting theory developed by Peterson Ozil in 2020 examines how the investigator’s attitude or mindset at the time of decision-making influences the outcomes of a forensic investigation. While these studies provide valuable insights into the overall context of fraud prevention, there is a scarcity of research on the specific forensic accounting processes that should be implemented to enhance the effectiveness of fraud prevention measures. This is the significant difference between the current study and previous studies. Therefore, the proposed Vutumu Forensic Accounting Theory serves as the guiding philosophy that underpins the integrated approach of combining control system reliance, litigation support, whistleblower hotlines, sustainable governance systems, ethical philosophy, digital fraud review frequencies, accounting record to reporting quality, and the frequency of system reviews, thereby enabling organizations to establish a proactive framework that addresses various dimensions of fraud prevention and detection. The implementation of the theory emerges as a formidable and comprehensive anti-fraud strategy, seamlessly integrating multiple elements to create a robust defense against fraudulent activities, safeguarding financial integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability within organizations. Furthermore, it is the researcher’s desire that this study serve as a foundation for further research and practical implementation of forensic accounting frameworks in strengthening the ability to detect and prevent fraud.

Health Impact Assessment (HIA): a tool to drive health in all policies?

Abstract Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is often promoted as a tool to implement ‘health in all policies’ and sustainable development approaches to improve health and equity outcomes. However, is this truly the case? Currently global HIA practice is variable. This paper shares learning from the development and implementation of HIA in Wales to date to understand how HIA has been, and can be, used to inform policies and decisions and reduce health inequalities. The research investigated if, and how, HIA can be used as a tool to mobilise HiAP in reality. It followed a mixed methodological approach and investigated the contribution of HIA to practically advancing HiAP viewed through the lens of Wales and internationally. Primary and secondary evidence and statistics were collected and analysed. A literature review, stakeholder interviews, online statistical questionnaires and case studies were conducted. Thematic and content analysis techniques used. Findings include the importance of conceptual considerations i.e. the perspective on health - social determinant an equity or environmental determinant driven - taken by those carrying out or commissioning a HIA; the importance of centres of expertise to learn from; and practical considerations such as the political and regulatory environment, workforce and organisational knowledge and capacity. Wales has a dedicated expert HIA Unit, an enabling political environment and has led to HIA influencing policies and plans over 20 years. It has transferrable learning for other nations and the research including the online survey has been replicated by others, led to collaborations with nations such as Portugal and contributed to the reviewed literature by providing case studies on a topics like climate change which have influenced decision makers. Tangible ways forward for policy makers, researchers and academics include the need to develop more cross collaboration and fill gaps in the evidence i.e. on institutionalisation of HIA. Key messages • HIA is a excellent process to drive Health in all policies approaches. • HIA needs an enabling environment and workforce support such as that in Wales to thrive.

Influence of stream temperature and human disturbance on prespawn mortality of Chinook Salmon in the Willamette River basin

AbstractObjectivePremature mortality of adult female Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha is a major barrier to population recovery. The Willamette River basin, Oregon, typifies the problems that are faced by fishery managers in the Pacific Northwest (USA). Adult salmon are trapped and transported upstream of dams to access historical spawning grounds, but annual rates of prespawn mortality (PSM) are high (often >40%) and may limit the recovery of natural populations. The purpose of this study was to identify potential factors related to PSM of female Chinook Salmon that are outplanted above dams and incorporate them into a modeling framework to facilitate adaptive management of outplanting operations.MethodsWe evaluated PSM in Fall Creek of the Willamette River basin prior to transport facility improvements in summer and fall of 2010–2017 and postimprovement during 2020–2021. We estimated PSM and conducted exploratory analyses to identify possible nontransport sources of stress that may contribute to the observed high PSM rates. Candidate factors included long‐term elevated temperature exposure, elevated temperature exposure below the trap, total number of outplanted fish, and monthly human disturbance of outplanted fish. We then developed and fit three models, each representing a hypothesis of a factor influencing PSM, incorporated them into a single alternative decision model, and conducted sensitivity analyses.ResultPrespawn mortality averaged 0.66 (ranging from 0.37 to 0.94) over the study period. According to the simulation results, the top two management actions were to exclude human activities—swimming and fishing—from Fall Creek in July and August.ConclusionExpected PSM rates were predicted to be 0.38 when human activity was excluded in July and 0.37 for August. Sensitivity analyses indicated that the most influential decision model component was the choice of the alternative model.

Analisis Pengaruh Electronic Word of Mouth, Brand Image, Brand Trust terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Marketplace Shopee

This study aims to analyse the effect of Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WOM), brand image, and brand trust on purchasing decisions at the Shopee marketplace. The research method used is quantitative. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 Shopee users in Indonesia. The results of the analysis show that e-WOM, brand image, and brand trust have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Of the three variables, brand trust has the most dominant influence in shaping consumer decisions to make purchases. This research provides implications that Shopee needs to increase consumer trust and strengthen brand image to drive purchasing decisions through effective digital marketing strategies.

Influence of spin-off decision on financing risk: Empirical insight from Indonesian Islamic banks

Background Spin-offs play a significant role in organizational development strategies, particularly in Islamic banking, by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and Shariah-compliant management practices. Indonesia stands as a pioneer in implementing the dual banking system and has established a spin-off policy to foster the growth of Islamic banking. This study investigates whether the spin-off decision has a significant impact on financing risk in Indonesian Islamic banks. Methods Financing risk is measured by the non-performing financing ratio, while the spin-off decision is represented by a dummy variable equal to 1 for the post-spin-off period and 0 for the pre-spin-off period. This study utilizes data from semi-annual reports of 35 Indonesian Islamic banks and analyzes it using a dynamic panel model with the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). Results The findings reveal that spin-offs significantly reduce financing risk, thereby enhancing the financial resilience and boosting investor appeal. Notably, this implies that Islamic banks operating as Islamic windows exhibit a higher level of financing risk compared to fully-fledged Islamic banks. Furthermore, a noteworthy pattern emerges that spin-off Islamic banks with substantial assets demonstrate greater risk in comparison to their counterparts with more modest assets. System GMM also confirmed the result. Conclusions Islamic banks can significantly reduce their financing risks by establishing independent Islamic banks, or spin-offs. Unlike Islamic windows, which are typically integrated within conventional banks and face higher risk levels, standalone Islamic banks offer greater flexibility and control over their operations.

Analysis Of The Marketing Mix And Its Influence On Purchasing Decisions On The Prasetya Products

This study aims to identify, study and analyze the marketing mix of The Prasetya and The Influences in Customer Decisions to by product of The Prasetya. This study used qualitative research methods, with data collection techniques observation, interviews and explore theh types of open-ended questions where information is free to provide in depth information to be used as research data. The data analyzed is the result of interviews with employees, customers and experienced human resourch of UMKM using analyctical techniques including data reduction, data presentation and levers or cunclusions. The result of this study that marketing mix of The Prasetya has been able to influence consumer purchasing decisions and increase sales turnover and customers always make repeat purchases for the product and also increase the company's profits so that the company's goals can be achieved.

Systemic Factors Contributing to Gender Differences in Living Kidney Donation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Using the Social-Ecological Model Lens.

The field of living kidney donation is profoundly gendered contributing to a predominance of women, mothers, and wives as living kidney donors (LKDs). Individual factors have traditionally been emphasized, and there is a limited appreciation of relational, community, and sociocultural influences in decision-making. We aimed to comprehensively capture existing evidence to examine the relative importance of these factors. This was a systematic review of existing literature that has explored the motivation of different genders to become LKDs. Of the 3,188 records screened, 16 studies from 13 counties were included. Data were synthesized thematically using the Social-Ecological Model lens. At the individual level, themes related to intrinsic motivation; thoughtful deliberation; and attitudes, fears, and beliefs; however, evidence demonstrating differences between men and women was minimal. Greater variation between genders emerged along the relational (coercion from family/network, relationship with the intended recipient, self-sacrifice within the family unit, and stability/acceptance within family); community (economic value and geographic proximity to recipient); and sociocultural (gendered societal roles, social norms and beliefs, social privilege, and legislation and policy) dimensions. The relative importance of each factor varied by context; cultural components were inferred in each study, and economic considerations seemed to transcend the gender divide. A complex interplay of factors at relational, community, and sociocultural levels influences gender roles, relations, and norms and manifests as gender disparities in living kidney donation. Our findings suggest that to address gender disparities in living donation, dismantling of deep-rooted systemic contributors to gender inequities is needed.

Decision regret after curative treatment and its association with the decision-making process and quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

To determine how the treatment decision-making process and posttreatment health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are related to regret about treatment choice for prostate cancer patients in Japan. We invited a total of 614 patients who were treated with radiation therapy (RT), radical prostatectomy (RP), or active surveillance/watchful waiting (AS/WW) from April 2007 to March 2021. Posttreatment regret was evaluated by the Decision Regret Scale. HRQOL was evaluated by the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite and the 12-item Short Form Survey. The decision-making process was assessed by patient evaluation of the decision-making process. We compared the decision regret scale scores across treatment types, HRQOL, and decision-making processes. Data from 371 patients were analyzed (RT: 202, RP: 149, AS/WW: 20). The median length of time since treatment was 64 (IQR: 43-93) months. The decision regret scale scores were not significantly different among the treatment groups but were significantly greater (strong regret) in patients with poor urinary summary scores, bowel summary scores, and hormonal summary scores. The decision regret scale scores were significantly lower (less regret) for patients who reported being adequately informed at the time of the treatment decision and who had adequately communicated their questions and concerns to physicians than for patients who reported less adequate communication. This result was also observed among patients who reported low HRQOL scores. These findings underline the important influence of posttreatment HRQOL and decision-making as an interactive process between physicians and their patients on posttreatment regret in prostate cancer patients.

Management Framework for Quality Assurance to Strengthen Technology and TVET Pre-service Teacher Education

This study developed a management framework for quality assurance to enhance Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and technology pre-service teacher education programs in CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon). Using the three-round Delphi consensus-building technique, the research assessed quality assurance practices and challenges in managing Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) and Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd) programs. The study also examined key factors affecting student performance in licensure examinations, career decision influences, and strategies to improve program appeal. Thirteen Delphi experts, including College Deans and program chairs, and 117 BTLEd and BTVTEd graduates participated. Thematic and statistical analyses, including the Mann-Whitney U test, compared assessment differences between graduates concerning licensure exam performance, career decisions, and program appeal strategies. The findings highlight that Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in the region prioritize quality assurance through curriculum reviews, faculty engagement, accreditation, facility maintenance, and continuous improvement. However, they face challenges such as resource limitations, curriculum misalignment, faculty development issues, and lack of specific quality assurance standards for TVET programs. Graduates noted factors influencing their licensure exam performance and career decisions, emphasizing the importance of review preparation, teaching strategies, and professional development. To enhance program appeal, there is a need for sustained career guidance, institutional initiatives, and program awareness efforts. The study recommends strengthening collaboration with stakeholders and implementing the proposed management framework to align with national and international standards.

Unscrambling the preference puzzle: an in-depth exploration of why Indian international students shy away from home institutions for Master’s programs

PurposeIn 2021, more than half a million Indian students traveled abroad to pursue Master’s programs. Against this background, we explore why Indian students do not enroll in Master’s programs in Indian higher education (IHE) institutions.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured, in-depth online interviews of 30 Indian international students pursuing post-graduation studies in four major host countries were conducted to elicit the required information. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using a thematic approach. The attribution theory was used as a theoretical lens to discuss the findings.FindingsThe results indicate that the primary reasons for students not choosing Indian institutions are wide-ranging. The need to study abroad, decision influencers and why they did not consider IHE institutes were three significant categories encompassing nine themes. The study revealed that besides other factors, the rigor of admission in premier Indian universities is much higher when compared with other international universities. Also, the perceived rate of return in investing in those developed countries' universities is better when compared with those of premier Indian universities.Practical implicationsThe insights will act as marketing intelligence for supporting the business and university administrators of Indian universities in formulating effective tactics to admit more students from this in-demand Indian subgroup.Originality/valueMost of the existing research papers discuss the motivation and challenges of Indian international students for studying abroad, There is negligible research on their demotivation to join IHE institutions. The present study tries to focus on the aspects that most of them considered but did not join IHE. Also, the attribution theory is a new perspective for understanding their behavior in selecting higher education institutions.

The Impact of Psychological Distance on Consumer’s Online Decision Making and Online Shopping Addiction among Chinese College Students

This study takes the problem of online shopping addiction as the research object, and discusses the influence of psychological distance and online decision-making and online shopping addiction.In the research design part, college students with online shopping experience and impulsive or compulsive purchasing behavior are taken as samples to explore the relationship between online shopping addiction and psychological distance, and the relationship between online shopping addiction and network decision-making, and relevant hypotheses are proposed and a detailed research model is constructed.Through the investigation and data analysis of online shopping addicts, experimental research, and empirical analysis. Based on descriptive statistical analysis and empirical test of the effects of psychological distance on online shopping addiction and network.decision-making on online shopping addiction, statistical methods such as t test, variance analysis of variance and structural equation model were used to dig the sample data in depth. An intervention study was conducted to determine the influence of psychological distance and network decision-making on online shopping addiction.

Permanently infertile couples and family building-a cross-sectional survey in Denmark.

Which decision-making factors influence family building among permanently infertile couples? Ethical, legal, and financial considerations outweigh genetic relatedness in decision-making, favouring domestic gestational surrogacy, if this were possible, over international options. Permanent infertility affects 4-5% of people in the fertile age. Their family-building options include adoption, surrogacy, uterus transplantation, foster care, and intentional multiple parenthood. However, in most countries, including Denmark, legal barriers constrain these methods due to surrogacy restrictions, suspended international adoptions, and the experimental status of uterus transplantation. Despite existing research on surrogacy, adoption, and specific causes of permanent infertility, a significant gap remains in our understanding of how couples with permanent infertility make family-building decisions within these limited frameworks. This cross-sectional study with 150 permanently infertile Danish participants was conducted from June to November 2023 using an online questionnaire. Multiple strategies, such as online forums, fertility clinics, hospital departments, and snowballing, were used to recruit a diverse sample. The study included couples aged 26-50 years facing permanent infertility due to the following primary causes: women without a uterus (15%), women with a non-functional uterus (47%) or women for whom pregnancy would be life-threatening (9%), male couples (16%), transgender partner couples (2%), and other causes (11%). The survey collected data on demographics, reproductive history, family-building choices, and communication strategies. Closed questions were analysed using descriptive statistics. Among 150 respondents, 41% had used transnational surrogacy, 27% adoption, 14% chose to remain childless, and 19% were undecided. Critical factors on family-building decisions were ethical, legal, and financial concerns which ranked higher than genetic relatedness. Despite the complexity of family building, most participants were open about their child's origin and received social support. If all family-building methods were legal and available in Denmark, domestic gestational surrogacy would be the preferred method, with uterus transplantation and remaining childless being least popular. The sample size is relatively small, despite the use of a variety of recruitment strategies. Nevertheless, this has ensured a diverse cohort representing the different reasons for infertility and family-building choices. It is important to note that the strategies may have favoured individuals achieving parenthood. The finding of our study reveals a notable gap between available family-building options in Denmark and the preferences of couples facing permanent infertility. These insights could be instrumental for organizations reviewing and developing family-building frameworks. Furthermore, for healthcare professionals guiding couples experiencing infertility issues in their attempts to build a family, an understanding of these preferences is essential to facilitate informed decisions about their future family plans. The project was financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The authors have no conflict of interest to declare. N/A.

Influence of Participatory Decision-Making on Performance of HIV/AIDS Community Health Projects in Kisumu County, Kenya

Purpose: There are efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through Sustainable Development Goal and so, HIV/AIDS community health projects have been implemented to shape HIV/AIDS management and care. The present study examined influence of participatory decision-making on performance of HIV/AIDS community health projects in Kisumu County, Kenya. The study was grounded on stakeholder’s theory because the HIV/AIDS community health projects in Kenya is a results-oriented performance measurement system. Design/Method/Approach: The research design was descriptive survey design and purposively selected 59 HIV/AIDS project managers and 59 Monitoring and evaluation officers, while 379 beneficiaries were randomly selected using Krejcie and Morgan formula. Structured questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data, which was analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, mean score and standard deviation) as well as Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Findings: The study found a significant positive effect of participatory decision-making on performance of HIV/AIDs Community Health Projects at p<0.05. Participatory decision-making increases or enhances performance of HIV/AIDS Community Health Projects in Kisumu County. Theoretical and Practical Implications: This paper contributed to the body of research on participatory management by underscoring the argument that participatory decision making enhances the performance of HIV/AIDs community health projects. Originality/Value: This research not only demonstrates how community health projects can be efficiently run through involvement of primary stakeholders (beneficiaries), it is also an example of an application of stakeholder’s theory to a practical field. Research Limitations/Future Research: This research opens opportunities for future research on participatory management in community health projects. Paper Type: Empirical JEL Classification: D83, I18, L31, O15

Climate decision making: influence of prevailing social norms and probability of climate change

IntroductionThe global rise in climatic calamities necessitates effective strategies for understanding and addressing Earth’s climate complexities. Although recent research underscores simulation tools’ effectiveness in elucidating complex concepts related to Earth’s climate, partner influence on climatic decisions within simulation studies has been overlooked.MethodsEmploying the Partner Interactive Climate Change Simulator (P-ICCS), we examined 180 participants across varied conditions. The study manipulated partner nature (optimal, irrational, or none) and climate change probability (high or low) to observe effects on participants’ responses (mitigation or adaptation) within P-ICCS.ResultsResults revealed a significant impact of partner presence, with the optimal partner notably enhancing monetary investments against climate change compared to the irrational partner. Intriguingly, climate change probability did not sway participants’ investment behavior.DiscussionThe findings emphasize the pivotal role of partner influence in climate decision-making, offering insights for effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Green strategies in ports: a stakeholder management perspective

AbstractThis paper delves into the intricate relationship between green strategies and stakeholder management within the port industry. We employ a robust conceptual framework and a tailored methodology, encompassing all sixteen Italian Port Management Bodies and analysing 344 related green strategies. A unique indirect approach is introduced to identify the primary stakeholders targeted by these strategies. The research identifies three primary categories of green strategies: energy efficiency, electric supply infrastructure development, and renewable energy promotion. These strategies align with increasing environmental expectations and stricter regulations. Terminal operators and local communities emerge as primary stakeholder groups, underscoring their growing influence in port management decisions. This research bridges a substantial gap in the academic literature by shedding light on the benefits of green strategies for the principal port stakeholders and the pivotal role of these strategies for stakeholder management in ports. Port managers can leverage these insights to make informed strategic decisions, strengthen their corporate social responsibility initiatives, and better address environmental concerns while meeting stakeholder expectations. Furthermore, the paper offers valuable guidance to policymakers aiming to stimulate additional investments in environmental sustainability, thereby meeting the expectations of port stakeholders and enhancing port competitiveness.