The marine industry, being the backbone of world trade, is under tremendous pressure to reduce its environmental impact, mainly driven by reliance on fossil fuels and significant greenhouse gas emissions. This paper looks at hydrogen as a transformative energy vector for maritime logistics. It delves into the methods of hydrogen production, innovative propulsion technologies, and the environmental advantages of adopting hydrogen. The analysis extends to the economic feasibility of this transition and undertakes a comparative evaluation with other alternative fuels to emphasize the distinct strengths and weaknesses of hydrogen. Furthermore, based on case studies and pilot projects, this study elaborates on how hydrogen can be used in real-world maritime contexts, concluding that the combination of ammonia and green hydrogen in hybrid propulsion systems presents increased flexibility, with ammonia serving as the primary fuel while hydrogen enhances efficiency and powers auxiliary systems. This approach represents a promising solution for reducing the shipping sector’s carbon footprint, enabling the industry to achieve greater sustainability while maintaining the efficiency and scalability essential for global trade. Overall, this work bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and actionable solutions, therefore offering valuable insights into decarbonization in the maritime sector and achieving global sustainability goals.

The construct of entrepreneurial alertness has been gaining considerable interest from academics because it is at the heart of the entrepreneurial process. Consequently, there has been a substantial increase in the number of academic papers over the years. However, this is a highly fragmented field of research that aggregates contributions from researchers in the fields of economics and strategy, entrepreneurship, and psychology. Also, in recent decades, the concept of entrepreneurial alertness has been studied from different perspectives, being considered, on one hand, as cognitive capacity, a dynamic capacity or a skill of the entrepreneur and, on the other hand, as an organizational factor that affects a company’s performance and a source of competitive advantage. The analysis reveals a set of future research avenues that may contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial alertness research field.

The maritime industry faces growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt sustainable practices. Ports, as critical logistics hubs, can drive this transition. This review aims to assess biomass gasification as a strategic tool for sustainable port management, highlighting its role in reducing fossil fuel dependency and promoting circular economy principles. Using a thematic review approach, recent advancements in gasification technology are analyzed alongside environmental, economic, and social impacts. However, key barriers, such as feedstock variability, high capital costs, and fragmented policies, hinder widespread adoption. Proposed solutions emphasize policy integration, stakeholder collaboration, and hybrid energy approaches. Case studies demonstrate successful implementations, reinforcing biomass gasification’s role in achieving greener, more resilient port operations. These insights provide a strategic foundation for policymakers and industry stakeholders.

The present study examines the impact of students' socioeconomic status (SES) on their classroom engagement during their elementary schooling, specifically among 7th graders at public sector schools. Following the positivistic and post-positivistic approach, in the light of critical theory to address social structures of inequality as prescribed initially by the necessary theory, a mixed method design, i.e., quantitative and qualitative, was applied for investigation and explanation of the phenomenon, related to students’ SES and their classroom engagement. For the purpose, the SES and classroom engagement of 406 students were measured through two self-rating scales, parallel at five-response levels. To analyse the collected data, Spearman rank correlation and regression were applied according to the categorical nature of the variables. The analysis results (N=406, r=413**, p=.000) explained students’ variations in their SES and their classroom engagement. At the next step, the identified cases with a marginal gap in their SES and engagement level were interviewed to explore the background reasons, implications, and interpretations as to why those with low SES vary in their engagement during the classroom instruction. The findings pave the way to encourage inclusive engagement of the disadvantaged in the classroom, through rapport, encouragement, positive expectations, and appreciation during the teaching-learning process in the school, particularly to those with marginal variations, i.e., one level beyond or below the related variable, i.e., SES and classroom engagement.

In today's globalised work environment, organisations frequently encounter cultural diversity, which can foster innovation but also lead to conflict. This study examines the influence of Cultural Values and Orientation (CVO) on Conflict Management Styles (CMSs)—specifically, avoidance, forcing, and problem-solving—while investigating the moderating role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ). Drawing on Hofstede's cultural dimensions (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, collectivism, masculinity, and long-term orientation) and four CQ components (meta-cognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioural), the study examines how individuals' cultural traits influence their preferences for conflict resolution in multicultural workplaces. Data were collected from 1,012 organizational employees across Pakistan, Germany, and the USA using validated Likert-scale instruments. The results from structural equation modelling (using AMOS-26) confirm that cultural values significantly predict conflict management behaviour, and that CQ moderates these relationships. For example, individuals with high power distance tend to be inclined toward avoidance and force, while those with high collectivism and long-term orientation prefer problem-solving. Significantly, high CQ levels enhance cooperative resolution tendencies and mitigate aggressive responses. These findings underscore the importance of fostering CQ in multicultural teams to improve conflict resolution and organizational harmony. This research contributes to both theory and practice by integrating culture-specific values with individual capabilities in managing workplace conflict effectively.