Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with strategic importance. Recognising this trait, nations worldwide intensify research and development efforts to reap the positive effects, as reflected in the increased investments both by governments and enterprises. The benefits...

Adoption of agricultural technology packages got considerable attention in enhancing smallholders' food security and farm income in Ethiopia. However, the impact evaluation of such technology packages' contributions to households' food security and income are limited. This study is aimed at...

The integration of digital technologies (DT) into informal entrepreneurship (IE) is increasingly recognized as a critical driver of economic productivity, market accessibility and operational efficiency, particularly in developing economies. Despite their ubiquity, digital tools remain...

Over 1.7 billion people lack basic sanitation, and 2 billion rely on contaminated drinking water, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries. Decentralized solutions offer a viable alternative to centralized systems but face barriers in governance, finance, and the Product Development...

Purpose: This study addresses the gap in existing Industry 4.0 (I4.0) readiness models, which overlook the foundational role of lean manufacturing (LM) in enabling digital technology adoption. It explores how lean capabilities enhance I4.0 readiness, supporting manufacturing firms leveraging...

Artificial intelligence has changed the hospitality industry, which relies heavily on human interaction. This paper explores the factors influencing the adoption of artificial intelligence, focusing on technological anxiety, perceived trust, anthropomorphism, perceived intelligence, hedonistic...

The rise of financial technology (FinTech) and mobile money services in developing economies like India presents a viable route to further improve financial inclusion, especially at Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP). This paper offers an empirical analysis of factors affecting FinTech adoption by BoP...

Data sharing has become a transformative force in the global financial ecosystem, driving the evolution from open banking to open finance. In this study, we develop a diffusion model using evolutionary game theory on complex networks to explore how data sharing influences lenders' micro-level...