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Selected Publications
Olarewaju , T ., Dani , S . and Jabbar , A . A . ( 2023 ) ‘ A Comprehensive Model for Developing SME Net Zero Capability Incorporating Grey Literature ’, Sustainability , 15:4459 .
Abstract : SMEs collectively account for a significant proportion of greenhouse gas emissions and so there is a need for urgent action to be taken by SMEs in the journey to achieve net zero . In this article , we provide a comprehensive conceptual framework for SMEs to draw from in the journey towards net zero by synthesizing the academic and grey literature . By bringing together key strands of the literature , we derive a conceptual model that provides a clear pathway for SMEs to embark on their net zero journeys . The framework we invent involves understanding the position of the SME in the value chain , understanding the pressures from stakeholders , undertaking greenhouse gas accounting to measure current levels of carbon emissions , undertaking internal changes towards the net zero agenda , undertaking external facing changes towards the net zero agenda , uncoupling , community participation , and updating business activities regularly . This model acts as a progressive decision-making and continuous improvement framework that will be an asset to SMEs as they undertake net zero activities . Overall , the paper contributes to the sustainability literature by being the first to synthesize the academic and grey literature to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework for SMEs to attain net zero .
Jain , G ., Kamble , S . S ., Ndubisi , N . O ., Shrivastava , A ., Belhadi , A . and Venkatesh , M . ( 2022 ) ‘ Antecedents of Blockchain-Enabled E-commerce Platforms ( BEEP ) Adoption by Customers – A Study of Second-Hand Small and Medium Apparel Retailers ’, Journal of Business Research , 149:576-588 .
Abstract : Increasingly , the apparel industry generates enormous waste and pollution causing extreme water scarcity in emerging economies , where circular economy ( CE ) adoption can help to alleviate these pressing issues of this century . Environmentally conscious consumers gradually switch to purchasing secondhand clothes , prompting apparel companies to reposition their brands on sustainability dimensions . Nevertheless , buying secondhand apparel comes with a risk of counterfeiting and authenticity of the products . Blockchain can be an effective technology for tracking and tracing the products to their origin if effectively implemented in the apparel industry . In this study , we identify and analyze the antecedents to Blockchain-Enabled E-commerce Platform ( BEEP ) adoption in secondhand apparel retailing . We conducted a survey of Indian female consumers using the theoretical constructs of consumer ’ s buying motives and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology ( UTAUT ) model . The results show that buying motives ( namely economic motives , hedonic motives and critical motives ) and UTAUT constructs ( viz . performance expectancy , facilitating conditions and attitude ) explain BEEP acceptance for secondhand apparel shopping . Risk of contamination increases BEEP adoption intention and also mediates the relationship between fashion motives and intention . Blockchain technology promotes behavioural intention towards online second-hand fashion clothing shopping , and by so doing reduces waste and promotes CE .