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As an important industrial organizational form in the era of the digital economy, digital industry agglomeration exerts a profound impact on urban ecological resilience. Using panel data of 281 prefecture-level cities in China from 2011 to 2021, this study measures the level of digital industry agglomeration by means of the location entropy method, and constructs an urban ecological resilience evaluation system based on the “Pressure-State-Response (PSR)” model. It systematically examines the impact effects and action mechanisms of digital industry agglomeration on urban ecological resilience. The results show that: (1) The spatio-temporal evolution of the two presents a gradient pattern of “eastern leadership and central-western catch-up”, and their spatial correlation deepens over time, with the synergy maturity in the eastern region being significantly higher than that in the central and western regions. (2) Digital industry agglomeration significantly promotes the improvement in urban ecological resilience, and this conclusion remains valid after endogeneity treatment and robustness tests. (3) The promotional effect is more prominent in central cities, coastal cities, and key environmental protection cities, whose advantages stem from digital infrastructure and innovation endowments, industrial synergy and an open environment, and the adaptability of green technologies under strict environmental regulations, respectively. (4) Digital industry agglomeration empowers ecological resilience by driving green innovation and improving the efficiency of land resource allocation, while the construction of digital infrastructure plays a positive regulatory role. Full article

In an era increasingly defined by the imperative for sustainable development, the construction sector faces significant challenges, including resource limitations, environmental pressures, and high uncertainty. Within this context, the organizational capabilities of construction projects are widely recognized as a critical endogenous driver, closely linked to sustainable performance outcomes. Yet, empirical research to date has produced inconsistent conclusions, and a systematic understanding of how distinct dimensions of capability influence sustainability remains surprisingly fragmented. To address this gap, we employ a meta-analysis to synthesize 11,881 independent samples from 64 quantitative empirical studies. We systematically examined the overall relationship between organizational capability in construction projects and sustainable performance. It further compares the differential effects of project capabilities and dynamic capabilities across economic, social, and environmental performance. Additionally, the study investigated the moderating effects of key contextual and methodological factors. Our analysis yielded several important findings: (1) A significant, moderately positive correlation exists between organizational capability in construction projects and sustainable performance. (2) Project capability exerts a stronger association with economic and social performance, whereas dynamic capability demonstrates a more pronounced effect on environmental performance. This underscored distinct pathways through which different capability dimensions operate. (3) Moderation analysis revealed that the relationship between organizational capability and sustainable performance is stronger in emerging economies and collectivist cultural contexts. Methodologically, structural equation modeling tended to produce larger effect sizes compared to regression analysis. Although no significant moderation effect emerges across research time points, post-2015 studies generally showed slightly stronger effects. The findings enrich the application of the Resource-Based View and Dynamic Capability Theory within construction project contexts, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of organizational capabilities and their differentiated roles across triple-bottom-line performance. Consequently, this research offers valuable pathways for capability development and a strategic foundation for enhancing managerial practice in construction project management. Full article

This study investigates the crucial role energy leaders play in driving strategic energy management (SEM) and accelerating cost savings within a manufacturing organization and consequently, the industrial sector. Whereas energy efficiency can be seen as an innovative business practice with irrefutable cost benefits, its effective implementation requires strategic leadership and a structured approach. This research analyzes data collected from 120 participants representing 71 companies attending the Energy Bootcamp events organized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants program. The collected data focused on the state of SEM implementation, the presence and responsibilities of energy leaders, and the formation and function of energy teams. The findings reveal a significant gap between the perceived importance of SEM and its actual adoption, highlighting the need for strong leadership to drive behavioral changes by championing energy efficiency initiatives. Results indicate that effective energy leaders possess a diverse skill set, including the ability to secure top management buy-in, foster a culture of energy consciousness, and collaborate across departments. This study emphasizes the importance of empowering energy leaders with clearly defined roles and responsibilities as well as the authority to build and lead cross-functional energy teams. Furthermore, integrating energy management into existing organizational structures and leveraging readily available resources are identified as key factors for successful implementation. This research underscores how dedicated leadership and effective SEM practices help achieve industrial energy efficiency goals, providing practical insights for organizations seeking to improve performance and contribute to a resilient future. Full article

Organizational culture is widely recognized as an important contextual factor shaping career development and long-term human resource sustainability. Although prior research has examined organizational culture, career development, and sustainable HRM, these constructs have often been studied separately and predominantly within Western contexts. This study addresses this gap by analyzing their interrelationships within a transitional economy. Grounded in sustainable human resource management and sustainable careers perspectives, the study examines how organizational culture typologies influence career development and HR sustainability. Career development is operationalized through organizational career growth and career competences. Survey data were collected from 542 employees across 23 IT and manufacturing companies in Serbia and analyzed using factor analysis and multiple regression. The findings show that organizational culture significantly shapes career growth opportunities and career competences and is also directly related to HR sustainability. Person-oriented cultures are associated with more favorable career development conditions and higher levels of HR sustainability, while power- and role-oriented cultures are linked to weaker outcomes. Career growth and career competences further emerge as key mechanisms supporting long-term workforce sustainability. This study contributes to the literature by integrating organizational culture, career development, and HR sustainability into a single analytical framework within a transitional economy context and provides practical insights for managers aiming to foster sustainable careers and long-term HR sustainability. Full article

The present study explores the relationship between the systemic approach, educational innovation, and the use of digital technologies in higher education, with an emphasis on military academies. The aim of the research is to shed light on how systemic thinking can support strategic planning, the quality of education, and the effective integration of innovative practices, such as artificial intelligence, information and communication technologies, and virtual reality. The methodology was based on quantitative research using a questionnaire, which was distributed to 452 members of the Hellenic Non-Commissioned Officers Academy educational community (teaching staff, cadets, and recent graduates). Data analysis showed that the adoption of a systemic approach is positively associated with the readiness of trainers, including both instructors and future professionals (cadets), to support and implement educational innovations. Furthermore, it was found that the clarity of educational objectives and the alignment of critical elements of the educational system (resources, technology, instructors, trainees, and processes) significantly reinforce the intention to adopt innovative practices. The findings also show that educators’ positive perceptions of artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality are associated with a higher appreciation of learning benefits, such as improved performance, trainee satisfaction, and collaboration. In contrast, demographic and professional factors have a limited effect on attitudes toward innovation. Overall, findings indicated that innovation in military academies is not limited to the technological dimension, but requires a holistic, systemic approach that integrates organizational, pedagogical, and strategic parameters. The study contributes both theoretically and practically, providing empirical evidence for the role of systemic thinking in the design and implementation of innovative educational policies in military and broader academic education. Full article

In the era of digital transformation, organizations increasingly invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance competitiveness, yet persistent evidence shows that AI investment does not automatically translate into superior firm performance. Drawing on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT), this study aims to explain this paradox by examining how AI-enabled dynamic capability (AIDC) is converted into performance outcomes through organizational mechanisms. Specifically, the study investigates the mediating roles of organizational data-driven culture (DDC) and organizational learning (OL). Data were collected from 254 senior managers and executives in U.S. firms actively employing AI technologies and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that AIDC exerts a significant direct effect on firm performance as well as indirect effects through both DDC and OL. Serial mediation analysis reveals that AIDC enhances performance by first fostering a data-driven mindset and subsequently institutionalizing learning processes that translate AI-generated insights into actionable organizational routines. Moreover, DDC plays a contingent moderating role in the AIDC–performance relationship, revealing a nonlinear effect whereby excessive reliance on data weakens the marginal performance benefits of AIDC. Taken together, these findings demonstrate the dual role of data-driven culture: while DDC functions as an enabling mediator that facilitates AI value creation, beyond a threshold it constrains dynamic reconfiguration by limiting managerial discretion and strategic flexibility. This insight exposes the “dark side” of data-driven culture and extends the RBV and DCT by introducing a boundary condition to the performance effects of AI-enabled capabilities. From a managerial perspective, the study highlights the importance of balancing analytical discipline with adaptive learning to sustain digital efficiency and strategic agility. Full article

Campus community gardens are expected to leverage disciplinary resources and spatial conditions to deliver ecological, educational, and social benefits beyond those of general community gardens. In China, these gardens are primarily established under the guidance of educational authorities, leading to issues such as significant homogenization and a lack of diversity, which hinders the full realization of their potential. This study investigates the potential factors influencing the development of campus gardens. Focusing on university campuses in Beijing, it employs stratified sampling and a questionnaire survey (n = 1008), utilizing methods including exploratory factor analysis (EFA), multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to systematically identify the factors affecting their differentiated development. The results indicate that: (1) the willingness to participate is collectively driven by four dimensions: “planting expectation,” “funding and site selection,” “personal motivation,” and “organizational support,” with “planting expectation” being the most significant factor. (2) Students’ academic disciplines influence their perceptions of the need for organizational support and spatial resources for gardens. (3) Campus location and size moderate the demand for gardens, with students in the urban expansion belt (between the 4th and 5th Ring Roads) and those from smaller campuses showing a stronger “pro-nature compensation” tendency. Based on campus spatial scale, urban location, and the academic backgrounds of participants, the study proposes integrated “space-organization” development strategies. This research provides targeted planning strategies for campus community gardens in China, aiming to leverage institutional disciplinary strengths, respond to participant needs, and maximize the gardens’ benefits. Full article

This report describes the development and deployment of the Public Health Quality Tool (PHQTool), an online resource designed to help mobile health clinics (MHCs) assess and improve the quality of their public health services. MHCs provide essential clinical and public health services to underserved populations but have historically lacked tools to assess and improve the quality of their work. To address this gap, the PHQTool was developed as an online, evidence-based, self-assessment resource for MHCs, hosted on the Mobile Health Map (MHMap) platform. This report documents the collaborative development process of the PHQTool and presents preliminary evaluation findings related to usability and relevance among mobile health clinics. Drawing from national public health frameworks and Honore et al.’s established public health quality aims, the PHQTool focuses on six aims most relevant to mobile care: Equitable, Health Promoting, Proactive, Transparent, Effective, and Efficient. Selection of the six quality aims was guided by explicit criteria developed through pilot testing and stakeholder feedback. The six aims were those that could be directly implemented through mobile clinic practices and were feasible to assess within diverse mobile clinic contexts. The remaining three aims (“population-centered,” “risk-reducing,” and “vigilant”) were determined to be less directly actionable at the program level or required system-wide or data infrastructure beyond the scope of individual mobile clinics. Development included expert consultation, pilot testing, and iterative refinement informed by user feedback. The tool allows clinics to evaluate practices, identify improvement goals, and track progress over time. Since implementation, 82 MHCs representing diverse organizational types have used the PHQTool, reporting high usability and identifying common improvement areas such as outreach, efficiency, and equity-driven service delivery. Across pilot and post-pilot implementation phases, a majority of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the tool was user-friendly, relevant to their work, and appropriately scoped for mobile clinic practice. Usability and acceptance were assessed using descriptive statistics, including percentage agreement across Likert-scale items as well as qualitative feedback collected during structured debriefs. Reported findings reflect self-reported perceptions of feasibility, clarity, and relevance rather than inferential statistical comparisons. The PHQTool facilitates systematic quality assessment within the mobile clinic sector and supports consistent documentation of public health efforts. By providing a standardized, accessible framework for evaluation, it contributes to broader efforts to strengthen evidence-based quality improvement and promote accountability in MHCs. Full article

As contemporary global supply chains have become interconnected and exposed to diverse escalating cyber threats, Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) has rapidly evolved as a managerial imperative to safeguard security, robustness, and resilience, and hence ensure organizational sustainability and growth. While the concept of C-SCRM has recently received much attention among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers as an emerging field of study, its conceptual utility and theoretical foundation remain undeveloped. To address this gap, this paper provides a systematic literature review of C-SCRM using a hybrid approach that integrates bibliometric and concept evaluation analysis to ensure the goodness of the concept. A total of 175 relevant peer-reviewed scholarly articles from the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection were collected and analyzed. The review reveals that the concept has many strengths, in terms of its interdisciplinary conceptual foundation and growing managerial relevance, but it also suffers from conceptual diffusion, overlapping terminology, and limited construct operationalization that inhibits theory development, hinders empirical accumulation, and limits practitioners’ ability to operationalize C-SCRM as a strategic resource. This review contributes to the C-SCRM literature by providing (1) a historical overview and intellectual structure of C-SCRM; (2) a synthesis and comparative analysis of the existing definitions; (3) an evaluation of the conceptual adequacy and theoretical relevance that underpin C-SCRM research based on established criteria and (4) conceptual and empirical research directions as well as an integrative framework. Based on the insights, our review might facilitate the improvement of multidimensional construct clarity and validation in future empirical studies and could be a useful tool for managers to benchmark C-SCRM maturity in practice. Full article

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) are often introduced as platforms expected to deliver strategic value through workforce analytics, decision support, and alignment with organizational goals. Yet evidence consistently shows that line managers’ use remains confined to administrative functions. This paper addresses this paradox by reframing it through the lens of the attitude-behavior gap (ABG), a concept established in consumer research to describe the disconnect between favorable attitudes and actual behaviors. Drawing on qualitative interviews with 25 line managers in five UK organizations, the study identifies three themes: HRIS as an Administrative Rather than Strategic Tool, Organizational Identity and Role Expectations, and Confidence Gaps and Habitual Routines. Together, these themes illustrate how supportive attitudes toward HRIS coexist with restricted behavioral engagement, sustained by cultural scripts, situational barriers, and ingrained routines. Theoretically, the study extends the ABG beyond consumer contexts into organizational technology use, challenging the linear assumptions of dominant adoption models such as TAM and UTAUT. Practically, it highlights the need for cultural reframing of HR’s role, user-centered system design, and sustained training and integration efforts to enable more strategic engagement. By framing HRIS adoption as a context-dependent practice shaped by organizational roles and behavioral patterns, the paper offers deeper insight into why favorable attitudes toward innovation frequently fall short of producing substantive engagement. Full article

Background/Objectives: A neonatal intensive care units (NICU) admission of a premature infant is lifesaving; however, it can also be emotionally devastating experiences for parents. Family-centered care (FCC) interventions are designed to support parents and infants in the NICUs by integrating families into care delivery through partnerships with healthcare professionals. Heterogeneity in outcome reporting across FCC studies limits comparability. Developing a core outcome set (COS) for FCC is essential to address this gap. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the views of former neonatal patients, parents, and healthcare professionals who have experiences with FCC in neonatal settings and elucidate outcomes that are important to them. Methods: This study followed the Core Outcome Measures Effectiveness Trial Handbook, which suggests involving stakeholders in identifying outcomes to reflect what is important to them rather than to researchers. Nine focus group discussions were conducted with 27 international key stakeholders from multiple countries (former neonatal patient n = 1; parents n = 8; healthcare professionals n = 18), reflecting FCC experiences across different neonatal settings. Data were analyzed using a modified framework analysis. Findings: Five outcome domains were identified including 42 distinct outcomes: (1) Emotional functioning/wellbeing of parents, infants, and healthcare professionals, reflecting emotional responses to a NICU admission of an infant; (2) Role functioning of parents, healthcare professionals, and others, highlighting that FCC strengthens their roles; (3) Delivery of care, highlighting the role of staff attitudes and organizational factors in supporting FCC; (4) Physiological health, reflecting infant physical health; (5) Hospital environment and resource use, reflecting healthcare utilization outcomes. Conclusions: Participants’ experiences provide meaningful insights into outcomes that should be evaluated in neonatal research and practice. These findings will inform the development of a COS for FCC in neonatal settings. Full article

Background/Objectives: Professional quality of life influences patient care, staff well-being, and organizational efficacy. The COVID-19 pandemic placed pressure on healthcare professionals, disrupting their professional quality of life and imposing a psychological burden. In Greece, these issues were intensified by a decade of economic crisis, marked by constrained healthcare budget, personnel shortages, and insufficient resources. This study investigates the pandemic’s impact on the professional quality of life of Greek healthcare professionals to support targeted interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using descriptive statistics. The participants were a convenience sample of 246 healthcare professionals from a Greek regional university hospital with at least one year of experience and who had worked with COVID-19-positive or potentially exposed but asymptomatic patients. Data were collected between March and June 2021 using the Professional Quality of Life Scale (version 5). Results: Of the 246 participants, 81.3% were women and 33.8% were aged 50 or older. Moderate concern and fear regarding COVID-19 were reported, with 34.6% extremely afraid of transmitting the virus to family or friends and 22.8% to patients or their families. Overall professional quality of life was moderate: compassion satisfaction was moderate to high, while burnout and secondary traumatic stress were moderate to low. Higher compassion satisfaction was linked to holding a position of responsibility. Burnout was associated with having children, permanent employment, years of experience, and increased pandemic-related fear. Higher secondary traumatic stress was associated with older age, more years of experience, and greater pandemic-related fear. Conclusions: These findings support international research and highlight that the moderate levels observed indicate intrinsic motivation based on professionalism in patient care, providing evidence of resilience and coping mechanisms that reduce psychological consequences on well-being due to the pandemic. Full article

In the context of Poland’s commitments under the European Union’s climate policy, including the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, as well as the decision to ban imports of hard coal from Russia and Belarus, ensuring the stability of the domestic market for energy commodities is becoming a key challenge. The response to these needs is the Coal Platform concept developed by the KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology (KOMAG), which aims to integrate data on hard coal resources, production, and demand. The most important problem is not the just-in-time (JIT) strategy itself, but the lack of accurate, up-to-date data and the high technological and organizational inertia on the production side. The JIT strategy assumes an ability to predict future demand well in advance, which requires advanced analytical tools. Therefore, the Coal Platform project analyses the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to forecast demand and adjust production to actual market needs. The developed mathematical model (2024–2030) takes into account 12 variables, and the tested forecasting methods (including ARX and FLNN) exhibit high accuracy, which together make it possible to reduce overproduction, imports, and CO₂ emissions, supporting the country’s responsible energy transition. This article describes approaches to issues related to the development of the Coal Platform and, above all, describes the concept, preliminary architecture, and data model. As an additional element, a mathematical model and preliminary results of research on forecasting methods in the context of historical data on hard coal production and consumption are presented. The core innovation lies in integrating the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy with AI-driven forecasting and scenario-based planning within a cloud-ready Coal Platform architecture, enabling dynamic resource management and compliance with decarbonization targets. Full article

Critical mineral supply chains underpin electric mobility, power electronics, clean hydrogen, and advanced manufacturing. Drawing on the resource-based view (RBV), the relational view, and dynamic capabilities, we conceptualize advantage not as ownership of ore bodies but as orchestration of multi-tier resource systems: upstream access, midstream processing know-how, standards and permits, and durable inter-organizational ties. In a world of high concentration at key stages (refining, separation, engineered materials), full “decoupling” is economically costly and technologically constraining. We argue for structured cooperation among the United States, European Union, China, and other producers and consumers, combined with selective domestic capability building for bona fide security needs. Methodologically, we conduct a structured conceptual synthesis integrating RBV, relational view, dynamic capabilities, and network-of-network research, combined with a structured comparative policy analysis of U.S./EU/Chinese instruments anchored in official documents. We operationalize the argument via technology–material dependency maps that identify midstream bottlenecks and the policy/standard levers most likely to expand qualified, compliant capacity. Full article

This study investigates critical research gaps in procurement management challenges faced by Chinese contractors in international engineering–procurement–construction (EPC) projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a particular focus on sustainability-oriented outcomes. It examines the following: (1) prevalent procurement inefficiencies, such as communication delays and material shortages, encountered in international EPC projects; (2) the role of supply chain INTEGRATION in enhancing procurement performance; (3) the application of social network analysis (SNA) to reveal inter-organizational relationships in procurement systems; and (4) the influence of stakeholder collaboration on achieving efficient and sustainable procurement processes. The findings demonstrate that effective supply chain integration significantly improves procurement efficiency, reduces delays, and lowers costs, thereby contributing to more sustainable project delivery. Strong collaboration and transparent communication among key stakeholders—including contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and designers—are shown to be essential for mitigating procurement risks and supporting resilient supply chain operations. SNA results highlight the critical roles of central stakeholders and their relational structures in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing risk management capabilities. Evidence from case studies further indicates that Chinese contractors increasingly adopt sustainability-oriented practices, such as just-in-time inventory management, strategic supplier relationship management, and digital procurement platforms, to reduce inefficiencies and environmental impacts. Overall, this study underscores that supply chain INTEGRATION, combined with robust stakeholder collaboration, is a key enabler of sustainable procurement and long-term competitiveness for Chinese contractors in the global EPC market. The purpose of this study is to identify critical procurement management challenges and propose evidence-based solutions for Chinese contractors. It further aims to develop a sustainability-oriented framework integrating supply chain integration and stakeholder collaboration to enhance competitiveness. Full article