ABSTRACT The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry continues to face persistent inefficiencies and fragmentation that limit collaboration and innovation. The convergence of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a strategic response to these challenges. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric review to examine the intellectual, thematic, and collaborative evolution of IPD-BIM research. Drawing on 276 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2000 and 2025 and analyzed using VOSviewer, the study maps publication trends, co-authorship networks, and thematic clusters. The findings reveal a pronounced growth in scholarly output after 2015, driven by government procurement mandates, institutional reforms, and digital transformation policies, particularly in the United States and Australia. Keyword and citation analyses reveal five interconnected clusters – digital delivery (BIM-IPD), management, procurement, performance, and technology. Recent emphasis shifts toward integration, interoperability, and lifecycle value. Emerging topics (5D BIM, blockchain, VR) signal movement from concept demonstrations to system-level deployment and transparent, data-driven collaborative delivery. The results demonstrate a maturing research ecosystem anchored in strong North-South asymmetries but with increasing global participation. The study contributes an interpretive framework that links technological innovation with collaborative governance, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and practitioners in construction delivery systems.

Effective decision-making is a vital managerial function in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that has a direct impact on organizational performance, efficiency, and agility. It guides strategic direction, assures efficient resource allocation, and assists institutions in adapting to business dynamics and educational contexts; thus delayed decision-making caused by paralysis analysis, can impede business operations and overall organizational performance. This study investigated the causes and consequences of analysis paralysis in higher education, with a particular emphasis on its impact on strategic responsiveness, operational efficiency, and organizational performance. Using empirical data and theoretical frameworks from management science, psychology, and educational leadership, this study highlights factors that contribute to decision immobility in higher education institutions. It also investigated the techniques for overcoming analysis paralysis, highlighting leadership, governance reforms, and organizational learning as essential solutions. The findings highlight the importance of balancing analytical rigor with timely decision making to improve institutional performance and responsiveness in dynamic educational settings.

Purpose This paper examines structural changes in retail property post-COVID-19 through the lens of international REITs, identifying strategic adaptations, durable shifts and emerging investment opportunities in line with evolving consumer behaviors and economic trends. Design/methodology/approach A comparative case study of 24 retail REITs across 10 countries (2018–2024) uses financial filings, annual reports and market data to analyze performance metrics (e.g. NOI, FFO, occupancy) and strategic responses, employing temporal and cross-sectional analyses. Findings COVID-19 accelerated pre-existing trends like e-commerce penetration and demographic shifts (e.g. suburban migration), leading to durable changes such as bifurcation into convenience- and experience-based formats, omnichannel integration and mixed-use repurposing. REITs with essential tenants and low leverage (e.g. Realty Income, Link REIT) showed superior resilience, yielding investment opportunities in net lease consolidation and last-mile logistics. Regional variations highlight faster Asian recovery versus European lags. Practical implications Investors should prioritize format-specific allocations (e.g. grocery-anchored centers); managers focus on digital/tenant curation; policymakers facilitate public/private partnerships for adaptive reuse. Originality/value This study provides a global, multi-dimensional REIT analysis linking pandemic adaptations to investment returns, addressing gaps in cross-market durability and opportunities like hybrid retail viability.

Abstract Recent research has shown how cycles of globalization and deglobalization can disrupt firms and networks. Understanding this process requires a historical perspective on how firms and networks coordinate, strategize, and respond to the effects of deglobalization. This paper examines firm‐level, network‐enabled strategic responses to deglobalization by analysing a selection of key firms operating within the Liverpool (UK) and New York (USA) networks at the turn of the nineteenth century. The case study analyses firms within a broader network structure through network visualization, supplemented by various archival data sources. We explore the strategic responses of multiple firms and demonstrate how the network supported them, enabling them to address the challenges posed by deglobalization. We identify five categories of network‐enabled strategic responses to deglobalization: reinforcement, adaptation, shared risk, lobbying, and exit.

ABSTRACT Introduced into the Ukrainian higher education sector in 2019, the performance-based funding policy has experienced volatile implementation. Reinstated in 2024, it coincided with the public grants reform and consolidation of the higher education network. This article presents an implementation analysis conducted to understand the organisational responses of Ukrainian higher education institutions towards the performance-based funding policy and to uncover the possible changes it has prompted in their behaviour. The analysis relies on primary data collected from 28 respondents representing leadership and operational and research managers at 22 higher education institutions, including those that have benefitted from the performance-based funding policy implementation and those that have not. The concurrent mixed-method research design is anchored in parametric factorial analysis of the respondents’ perceptions and thematic analysis of their confidential semi-structured interviews. Drawing on Oliver’s strategic response framework, the article elicits diverging strategic responses of higher education institutions adopted in reaction to the performance-based funding policy and outlines the institutional changes triggered by it, including with regard to internal incentive systems. The article brings forward policy recommendations for better implementation of the performance-based funding policy, including during the full-scale Russian war on Ukraine.

ABSTRACT Productive engagement in later life is a key predictor of subjective well-being (SWB) and a global strategic response to population aging challenges. Rural productive aging is an expansion of the connotation of productive aging in the cross-cultural framework. Using nationally representative data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS 2013, 2015 and 2018), this study examines the relationship between labor participation and SWB among rural older adults in China. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression revealed a significant positive association between labor participation and SWB. Regardless of working hours, positive effects were observed, with low-intensity participation proving most beneficial. As participation intensity increased, this positive impact gradually diminished. Compared to those who never work, individuals who keep working report higher SWB. We employed several methods (PSM, fixed-effect model and IV) to address endogeneity issues and robustness tests. The KHB method identified the mediation mechanisms: self-rated health (73.46%), economic income (10.07%), and social interactions (5.60%). These findings demonstrate that rural older adults have productive value, which is an effective way to improve SWB. The study provides evidence-based guidance for policies addressing population aging in rural contexts.

Understanding how plant roots manage co-occurring environmental stressors like nanoplastics (NPs) and arsenic (As) is critical, yet conventional methods often overlook their distinct strategic responses. Here, we developed and validated the Spatially-Dependent Interaction Framework (SDIF), a unified statistical model designed to deconstruct complex multi-stressor interactions across biological compartments. Applied to a high-resolution transcriptomic dataset from rice (Oryza sativa) co-exposed to environmentally relevant levels of NPs (1 mg L-1) and As (1 mg L-1 As(III)), our analysis revealed that roots employ a predominantly additive defense strategy, with virtually no significant nonadditive molecular interactions (1 gene). This contrasts sharply with the systemic response in leaves, where complex antagonistic interactions were prevalent (40 genes), indicating a distinct role in systemic damage control. Crucially, the SDIF's direct test for three-way interactions (Stressor A × Stressor B × Tissue) pinpointed the iron homeostasis protein Ferritin 1 (OsFer1) as a key regulator of this divergent strategy. OsFer1 exhibited synergistic amplification in roots (interaction log2-fold change [LFC] = +1.27), consistent with a fortified frontline defense, which is reversed to an antagonistic suppression in leaves (LFC = -0.85). This critical finding, obscured by traditional analyses, highlights SDIF's utility in uncovering nuanced, organ-specific toxicodynamic strategies. It underscores the importance of a root-centric perspective for the risk assessment of contaminant mixtures in food crops.

This study explores how information technology (IT) capabilities, digital platforms, and organizational capabilities collectively influence the agility of public and academic libraries in Indonesia. As libraries worldwide face accelerating digital transformation, agility has become a strategic requirement for sustaining relevance and service excellence. Employing a quantitative design, this research surveyed 100 libraries 50 public and 50 academics across various Indonesian regions. The results demonstrate that IT capabilities, digital platforms, and organizational capabilities significantly and positively contribute to library agility, with digital platforms emerging as the most influential factor. The findings confirm that libraries possessing robust IT infrastructure, integrated digital platforms, and adaptive organizational structures are better equipped to respond to technological disruptions and evolving user needs. Grounded in the dynamic capabilities’ framework, the study provides both theoretical and practical insights into how libraries can sense, seize, and reconfigure their resources to maintain strategic responsiveness. The paper concludes with implications for library leaders and policymakers seeking to advance digital maturity and organizational flexibility in the knowledge sector.

The twenty-first century is characterized by unprecedented global challenges, ranging from strategic competition among major powers, religious and ethnic conflicts, and territorial disputes to climate change, social inequality, pandemics, environmental degradation, and resource depletion. In this context, the demand for an educational paradigm that equips citizens with the knowledge, competencies, and values necessary to address global issues has become increasingly urgent, particularly in Vietnam. This study explores the opportunities and challenges of implementing Global Citizenship Education (GCED) as a strategic response to these pressing issues. Employing a qualitative research design that integrates analytical, synthetic, comparative, philosophical, and historical methods, the article examines both international frameworks and the Vietnamese context to identify areas of convergence and divergence. The findings suggest that while Vietnam has made significant progress in embedding global perspectives into its educational policies, there remain substantial gaps in curriculum design, teacher training, and assessment mechanisms. The article concludes by proposing fundamental solutions—such as curriculum innovation, pedagogical reform, and international cooperation—that can strengthen the effectiveness of GCED in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4.7.

Drug abuse represents a critical public health emergency and developmental challenge in Nigeria, with escalating prevalence rates and profound socioeconomic consequences. Recent epidemiological studies suggest Nigeria may be confronting one of Africa's most severe substance abuse crises, though a comprehensive analysis of its multidimensional impact remains inadequately documented in scholarly literature. This systematic review employed secondary data analysis methodology, synthesizing evidence from 45 peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and international databases published between 2015 and 2024. The syndemic nature of drug abuse in Nigeria appears deeply embedded within structural determinants, including poverty (42% prevalence), youth unemployment (53% among graduates), and inadequate mental health infrastructure (fewer than 150 psychiatrists nationwide). These findings suggest that effective interventions must integrate public health approaches with socioeconomic development strategies, addressing underlying determinants rather than merely treating manifestations. Future research should prioritize longitudinal designs and economic impact assessments to better inform policy responses. Drug abuse in Nigeria constitutes a complex developmental challenge requiring multisectoral approaches that bridge public health, economic policy, and social welfare domains. Strategic responses should prioritize evidence-based prevention, treatment infrastructure expansion, and addressing structural determinants through poverty reduction and youth empowerment initiatives.

Nepal’s National Population Policy 2025 represents a strategic response to declining fertility and slowing population growth, drawing heavily on evidence from the 2021 National Population and Housing Census (NPHC). This paper examines how housing and household dynamics, as revealed by the census, are reflected in the new population policy. Using a qualitative policy analysis supported by census data, the study assesses policy alignment, gaps, and implications for fertility, migration, ageing, and regional equity. The findings indicate that although the policy acknowledges demographic decline, internal migration, and population ageing, housing affordability, changing household structures, and regional housing disparities remain weakly integrated into population management strategies. The paper argues that population policy objectives, particularly pronatalist measures, cannot be effectively achieved without addressing household-level living conditions. The study concludes that integrating housing, settlement planning, and household diversity into population policy is essential for sustainable and inclusive demographic development in Nepal.

General Background: Low reading interest and literacy skills among elementary school students in Indonesia remain a persistent educational concern, particularly in relation to limited access to varied and engaging reading resources. Specific Background: Conventional school libraries are constrained by collection diversity, space, and access, while students increasingly interact with digital environments for information and learning activities. Knowledge Gap: Previous literacy initiatives have largely emphasized pedagogical strategies or visual learning media, with limited attention to digital e-library integration as an operational literacy ecosystem within the School Literacy Movement. Aims: This study aims to develop a digital e-library–based School Literacy Movement model and examine its application for fostering reading interest and literacy skills among elementary school students. Results: Using a Research and Development approach with the ADDIE model, the developed digital e-library met criteria of validity, practicality, and feasibility based on expert validation and user responses, alongside observable growth in student reading engagement and literacy performance between pretest and posttest stages. Novelty: The study positions the digital e-library not merely as a reading medium but as an adaptive literacy ecosystem aligned with elementary learners’ digital characteristics. Implications: The findings support the integration of digital e-library models within school literacy programs as a strategic response to conventional library limitations and as a foundation for strengthening literacy culture in elementary education. Highlights • Digital e-library developed as an operational model within the School Literacy Movement• Validation results confirm feasibility and practical classroom application• Literacy activities supported through adaptive digital access to reading materials Keywords School Literacy Movement; Digital E-Library; Reading Interest; Literacy Skills; Elementary Education

In summer 2024, the American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) distributed its call for proposals for its annual conference in February 2025. Shortly following the call for proposals, Lilian Mina sent an email to the ACAD membership indicating her interest in bringing together a panel of colleagues to address institutional efforts around challenges in artificial intelligence (AI). In her email, she highlighted a question posed to the membership in the call for proposals: “Given that the impact of artificial intelligence on human learning and interaction will continue to evolve and spread, what efforts have your institutions implemented to create flexible response options?” Three ACAD members responded: Rick Kurtz, Christopher Nelson, and Leslie Zenk. The four colleagues developed a panel presentation designed to discuss specific AI challenges faced at their institutions and the efforts made to address them through policy, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This article is based on the presentation these four made at ACAD last year.

Forthcoming EU sustainability regulation (the adopted Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive and the European Commission’s proposal for a Green Claims Directive) requires that environmental claims made in the European market be substantiated through third-party verification. While intended to curb greenwashing and enhance consumer trust, these measures risk widening existing inequities in access to sustainability certification. This study examines how the strategic options available to hotels are reshaped by this emerging regulatory landscape. Using Real Options Theory as the analytical framework, we combine a large-scale dataset of 82,047 European hotels listed on Booking.com with expert interviews to assess how resource endowments, value-chain structures and platform governance shape certification uptake. Results show that hotels with greater financial capacity, international brand affiliation and larger room inventories are substantially more likely to obtain third-party certification. By contrast, smaller independent hotels face proportionally higher verification costs, limited access to recognised schemes and the loss of low-cost signalling pathways. The study concludes that regulatory tightening affects not only the costs and benefits of certification, but also the distribution of feasible strategic options, with implications for market access, equity and the credibility of sustainability communication.

ABSTRACT Environmental challenges demand urgent and strategic responses from firms. Eco‐product innovation (EPI) is a key approach to reducing environmental impact while preserving competitiveness. This research analyses the relationship between EPI and the internalization of management system (MS) certifications, focusing on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, whether adopted individually or in combination. Using secondary panel data from 2769 firms in Europe and Asia from 2006‐2019, a panel logit analysis was conducted, supported by multiple robustness checks. The results reveal that only ISO 14001, individually and in combination, is positively related to EPI, while ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 show no direct effect unless combined with ISO 14001. Furthermore, certification duration shows an inverted U‐shaped relationship with EPI, highlighting the dynamic nature of EPI capability development linked to the internalization of MSs and the risk of erosion over time. Grounded in the dynamic resource‐based view, this paper emphasizes the dynamic nature of capabilities associated with the internalization of MSs and its consequences for EPI and as such has several implications for academia and practitioners.

The 2022 sanctions against Russia created a profound exogenous shock, putting the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the test. While SME resilience is widely studied, the specific strategic responses of family firms remain unclear. Using a multiple-case-study design, we explore how family and non-family firms in Russia develop resilience under severe sanctions. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with CEOs, triangulated with archival data, we uncover a critical divergence in the strategic pathways of family and non-family SMEs, driven by the type of CEO commitment. Specifically, affective commitment in family firms fosters a resilient rebound through ‘wait-and-see’ tactics and revived supplier relationships. In contrast, calculative commitment in non-family firms leads to a fragile decline characterized by ‘immediate response’ and revived employee relationships. This study contributes to strategic leadership and organizational adaptation literatures by conceptualizing CEO commitment as a micro-foundational mechanism that explains divergent resilience outcomes in family and non-family firms facing institutional crises.

Due to its significant integration into global value chains, India's textile industry has been increasingly exposed to systemic disruptions during the past years, such as geopolitical tensions, shocks caused by pandemics, and volatility in international commerce and logistics. The COVID-19 pandemic, escalating geopolitical trade frictions, and the revival of protectionist economic policies have underscored the structural vulnerabilities inherent in highly fragmented and globally dispersed sourcing models. Simultaneously, rising environmental imperatives and regulatory scrutiny have emphasized the critical need to transition toward circular supply chain paradigms that emphasize resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the establishment of closed-loop material systems. Within this evolving landscape, reshoring and supply chain localisation have emerged as strategic responses with the potential to simultaneously enhance operational resilience and enable sustainability transitions. This study investigates the role of reshoring in advancing circular supply chain practices in India’s textile industry, with a particular focus on the mediating influence of supply chain governance structures and transparency mechanisms. Employing a qualitative, exploratory research design grounded in secondary data, the analysis synthesizes insights from academic literature, industry reports, international policy frameworks, and sectoral statistics. Findings indicate that localisation fosters a shift from transactional, contract-based governance toward more coordinated and aligned configurations, thereby strengthening transparency and traceability across material flows. These governance-enabled information infrastructures are shown to be critical enablers of circular practices such as textile waste recovery, recycling, and remanufacturing. The study contributes to the literature by reframing reshoring not solely as a cost or risk mitigation strategy, but as a structural lever for circular supply chain transformation in emerging economy contexts.

The global herbal medicine industry, anchored by traditional systems such as Ayurveda, faces emerging challenges due to shifting international trade policies and tariff impositions. This article examines the potential impact of tariffs—particularly those proposed by major importers like the United States—on the export dynamics of Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies and herbal formulations. While herbal drugs are currently exempt from punitive tariffs, ongoing investigations and policy shifts pose risks to market access, price competitiveness, and regulatory compliance. The analysis highlights the vulnerability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the strategic responses adopted by leading Ayurvedic firms, and the broader economic implications for India’s integrative healthcare sector. Recommendations include market diversification, digital expansion, and policy advocacy to safeguard the global momentum of herbal medicine. The article underscores the need for a balanced trade framework that respects the therapeutic and cultural significance of traditional medical systems.

Sharia banks act as financial institutions that perform financial intermediary functions, connecting parties with excess funds with parties in need of funds. The pandemic era in early 2020 is one of the most striking examples that shows the serious impact of macroeconomic changes on Islamic banking in Indonesia. This study focuses on the performance of Islamic banking. It aims to analyze changes in four variables: number of branches, number of human resources, outstanding financing, and Non-Forming Finance in Islamic banks, both before and during the pandemic. The method used is a statistical approach sourced from secondary data published by the OJK, which includes a sample of 12 Islamic commercial banks and 21 Islamic business units. The analysis technique used is a descriptive comparative analysis of the results of the Mann-Whitney statistical test. The results of this study, based on the analysis using the Mann-Whitney test, indicate significant differences in these variables between the periods before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Islamic banking sector. Therefore, a strategic response is needed from the Islamic banking sector in addressing changes in the economic situation and customer behavior influenced by external factors such as the pandemic. The importance of adaptation by the Islamic banking sector in facing a pandemic, as well as the importance of better risk management in managing business growth and credit risk.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of enforcement actions undertaken by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) in Indonesia in 2025 against various forms of unfair business practices. Using a juridical-normative approach combined with an analysis of recent market data, this article examines the KPPU’s strategic response to the challenges posed by the digital economy. The study focuses on the enforcement of competition law against cartel practices, algorithmic collusion, abuse of dominant positions, and anticompetitive vertical integration, particularly in the logistics and food sectors. The findings indicate that 2025 marks a significant turning point in Indonesian competition law enforcement, characterized by a shift toward more aggressive and data-driven supervision. Strengthening enforcement authority, particularly in the execution of fines, along with the adoption of algorithmic audits, has enhanced the KPPU’s ability to detect and deter anticompetitive behavior. These measures aim not only to preserve market efficiency and fair competition but also to ensure that national economic growth is not concentrated among a small number of dominant firms, thereby promoting more equitable opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).