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The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on renewable and non-renewable energy in Bangladesh: does the global climate change emergencies required? (2022)
Journal Article
Elheddad, M., Alfar, A. J., Haloub, R., Sharma, N., & Gomes, P. (2022). The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on renewable and non-renewable energy in Bangladesh: does the global climate change emergencies required?. International Journal of Emergency Services, 11(3), 409-421. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijes-12-2021-0083

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of MNCs measured by the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on the promotion of renewable energy consumption and non-renewable energy in Bangladesh. It is an emergency issue these days... Read More about The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on renewable and non-renewable energy in Bangladesh: does the global climate change emergencies required?.

Exploring the factors and attributes of value-adding activities and their impact on moderators and mediators within Rice Value Chains in the Ayeyarwady Delta (2022)
Thesis
McCrudden, P. (2022). Exploring the factors and attributes of value-adding activities and their impact on moderators and mediators within Rice Value Chains in the Ayeyarwady Delta. (Thesis). University of Salford

Supermarkets across the globe have direct points of contact and data capture systems and records of customers buying behaviour. Often these are multiple forms of real-time datasets. These datasets allow for both extrapolations of historical data that... Read More about Exploring the factors and attributes of value-adding activities and their impact on moderators and mediators within Rice Value Chains in the Ayeyarwady Delta.

Purchasing and supply management skills and personality traits across roles: A job advertisements perspective (2022)
Journal Article
Klezl, V., Kelly, S., Stek, K., & Vasek, J. (in press). Purchasing and supply management skills and personality traits across roles: A job advertisements perspective. International Journal of Procurement Management, 15(3), 281-304. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2022.122595

Abstract: This paper contributes to a growing trajectory of research on purchasing and supply management skills and requirements and uses job advertisements as a novel source of data and research perspective. Our findings broadly corroborate the exta... Read More about Purchasing and supply management skills and personality traits across roles: A job advertisements perspective.

Application of big data and machine learning approaches to improve decision making during crises (2022)
Book Chapter
Ali, M. (2022). Application of big data and machine learning approaches to improve decision making during crises. In Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management (59-70). Information Science Reference. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9815-3.ch005

As an occurrence that jeopardises vital national interests or the basic needs of the populace, a crisis necessitates rapid decision-making and coordination between various departments and agencies in order to resolve it effectively. As a result, cris... Read More about Application of big data and machine learning approaches to improve decision making during crises.

Future role of sustainable innovation technologies in crisis management (2022)
Book
Ali, M. (2022). Future role of sustainable innovation technologies in crisis management. IGI. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9815-3

The increasing use of innovative technologies by global businesses has sparked debate about their application in crisis resolution. Resolution tools can be used by global businesses to manage various types of crisis situations, such as natural disast... Read More about Future role of sustainable innovation technologies in crisis management.

P&O risking reputation with possible illegal move of sacking 800 crew to then replace them with agency staff (2022)
Journal Article
Lord, J. (2022). P&O risking reputation with possible illegal move of sacking 800 crew to then replace them with agency staff

P&O Ferries have sacked all 800 crew on Thursday afternoon with “effective immediately” and all staff will be served with severance packages. P&O Ferries said all services will be cancelled for the next few days as the business is “not viable” in... Read More about P&O risking reputation with possible illegal move of sacking 800 crew to then replace them with agency staff.

Investigating the brand image of Nigeria and its implication for marketing this country as a tourism destination: UK perspective (2022)
Thesis
Jida, N. Investigating the brand image of Nigeria and its implication for marketing this country as a tourism destination: UK perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

Recently, there has been an increase in studies on branding and tourism consumer destinations. These studies identify the major brand-related factors or the key reasons for destination choice among tourists, but these studies are Euro-American-centri... Read More about Investigating the brand image of Nigeria and its implication for marketing this country as a tourism destination: UK perspective.

Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States (2022)
Thesis
Aljalahma, N. Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the importance of corporate governance in financial institutions, it remains an under researched area. Thus, this research includes three studies that examine the significant characteristics of corporate governance for financial institutions.... Read More about Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States.

Providing, performing and protecting: the importance of work identities in negotiating conflicting work-family ideals as a single mother (2022)
Journal Article
Radcliffe, L., Cassell, C., & Malik, F. (2022). Providing, performing and protecting: the importance of work identities in negotiating conflicting work-family ideals as a single mother. British Journal of Management, 33, 890-905

The aims of this paper are twofold. First, we aim to expand understanding of work–family experiences beyond the prevalent emphasis on traditional couple-headed families within organization and management literatures by focusing on the experiences of... Read More about Providing, performing and protecting: the importance of work identities in negotiating conflicting work-family ideals as a single mother.

Informative web content guidelines: A practitioner model for online content effectiveness (2022)
Thesis
Muirhead, J. (in press). Informative web content guidelines: A practitioner model for online content effectiveness. (Thesis). University of Salford

With the rise of the world wide web, many organisations publish large knowledge bases as online informative content, enabling access for their current and potential stakeholders, customers, and service users. Providing universal access to information... Read More about Informative web content guidelines: A practitioner model for online content effectiveness.

“He wouldn’t be seen using it…” Men’s use of male grooming products as a form of invisible consumption (2022)
Journal Article
Byrne, A., & Milestone, K. (2022). “He wouldn’t be seen using it…” Men’s use of male grooming products as a form of invisible consumption. Journal of Consumer Culture, 23(1), 146-147. https://doi.org/10.1177/14695405211066314

Skincare products are well-established amongst female consumers. The market for male skincare products is far more recent and little research has been undertaken on this emerging sector. The practice of men using what was traditionally a product al... Read More about “He wouldn’t be seen using it…” Men’s use of male grooming products as a form of invisible consumption.

Managing the restoration of membranes in reverse osmosis desalination using a digital twin (2022)
Thesis
van Rooij, F. Managing the restoration of membranes in reverse osmosis desalination using a digital twin. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis studies degradation and restoration policies for a pressure vessel in a reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant. In the study context, biofouling is the primary cause of the degradation of the RO membrane elements, amplified by seasonal... Read More about Managing the restoration of membranes in reverse osmosis desalination using a digital twin.

Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE (2022)
Thesis
Assadi, M. Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE. (Thesis). University of Salford

Asset allocation and portfolio optimisation are some of the most important steps in an investors decision making process. In order to manage uncertainty and maximise returns, it is assumed that active investment is a zero-sum game. It is possible how... Read More about Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE.

The ‘Great Resignation’ and how it can be turned into the ‘Great Reshuffle’ (2022)
Journal Article
Cook, J., & Lord, J. (2022). The ‘Great Resignation’ and how it can be turned into the ‘Great Reshuffle’. Business leader (Online),

In this guest article, Dr. Jonathan Lord, HR expert from the University of Salford Business School, discusses how the ‘Great Resignation’ can be turned into the ‘Great Reshuffle’. The Great Resignation’ does not necessarily mean businesses simply... Read More about The ‘Great Resignation’ and how it can be turned into the ‘Great Reshuffle’.

Sustainable food procurement in public catering – comparison of the UK with Denmark & Sweden (2022)
Thesis
Stein, M. (2022). Sustainable food procurement in public catering – comparison of the UK with Denmark & Sweden. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research compares sustainable food procurement in public catering in three countries: Denmark, Sweden and the UK. The greatest difference between the UK and the other two countries was the very much higher percentage of organic food in Denmark an... Read More about Sustainable food procurement in public catering – comparison of the UK with Denmark & Sweden.

How big data characteristics can help the manufacturing industry mitigate the bullwhip effect in their supply chain (2022)
Thesis
Nyamukoroso, M. How big data characteristics can help the manufacturing industry mitigate the bullwhip effect in their supply chain. (Dissertation). University of Salford

For years, practitioners and academics have significantly studied the impact, causes, and remedies of the bullwhip effect in the supply chain. Numerous approaches have been developed throughout the years to help minimise demand amplification; these i... Read More about How big data characteristics can help the manufacturing industry mitigate the bullwhip effect in their supply chain.

Aesthetics and education for sustainability (2022)
Journal Article
Acevedo, B., Malevicius, R., Fadli, H., & Lamberti, C. (2022). Aesthetics and education for sustainability. Culture and Organization, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/14759551.2022.2028147

Although there have been important developments in the provision of education for sustainability, the focus remains on the transmission of knowledge, and analysis of case studies that seldom relate to the daily lives and concerns of higher education... Read More about Aesthetics and education for sustainability.