This study examined how a company's tax exposure, conceptualized as a capital structure decision factor, influences the financial performance of state-owned sugar manufacturing corporations in Western Kenya. Grounded in Modigliani and Miller's capital structure model and drawing on trade-off,...

Existing research on artificial intelligence (AI) has focused predominantly on its productivity effects in advanced economies, leaving a critical gap in understanding its labour market consequences in developing nations. This study addresses this gap by examining how AI shocks shape employment...

Several studies have examined the factors influencing circular economy business model adoption. However, understanding remains limited from the perspective of Necessary Condition Analysis, leaving a notable gap in circular economy research that explicitly applies Necessary Condition Analysis to...

This study examines eight seasons of professional football matches in the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and Spanish La Liga. The focus is on the existence of non-transitive triads in match outcomes in terms of points, the quality of performance as indicated by...

This study aimed to investigate the implementation practices of reverse logistics, product value recovery, and circular economy practices, as well as to examine their influence on the development of a sustainable industry. With a quantitative research design, the population included 23,400 food...

Smallholder agri-food supply chains in developing economies face persistent barriers in accessing high-value and sustainable markets, including inefficiencies, regulatory compliance challenges, limited traceability, and weak market integration. This research addresses critical gaps in the...

Background The transition to a circular economy presents both opportunities and challenges for traditional manufacturing sectors. Remanufacturing is a key strategy for extending product lifecycles and reducing environmental impact, yet its adoption remains limited in the furniture industry....

This article presents a case study of a Colombian coffee producers' association that examines how ISO 56002 principles can be operationalized in small agricultural organizations. While ISO 56002 provides a comprehensive framework for managing innovation, its theoretical language and systemic...

Blockchain platforms have revolutionized the food industry by establishing a more trustworthy supply chain. By providing a secure and open record of all transactions, blockchain technology helps improve food safety. This reassures consumers who may wish to ensure that products are guaranteed to...

Background: The growing emphasis on sustainability has increased interest in understanding how environmentally oriented supply chain practices translate into organizational outcomes. However, empirical research examining how circular economy principles, technological integration, and sustainable...