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Safety issues in the dairy industry have attracted greater attention in recent years, and the public have showed an intensive concern regarding safety failure in the dairy supply chain. Since the dairy industry is closely associated with humans and fulfills basic necessities, it is necessary to explore safety failure factors (SFFs) affecting the supply chain of the dairy industry. This paper aims to explore the SFFs of the dairy supply chain using an interpretive structural modeling technique (ISM) and Matrice d’Impacts Croises Multiplication Appliques a un Classement (MICMAC) analysis in a Pakistani context. A total of twenty-five failure factors have been identified through literature reviews and the opinion of an expert team, including managerial and technical experts from the dairy industry, as well as academics. Interpretive structural modeling (ISM) is applied to analyze the mutual interaction among barriers and to develop a structural model. The MICMAC technique is used to identify the importance of SFFs based on their driving and dependence power. The results of this study will help decision-makers in the dairy industry to plan their supply chain activities more effectively and efficiently by managing the identified barriers.
Aisha Hassan; Li Cui-Xia; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Kramat Hussain; Muhammad Ishtiaq; Maira Abrar. Safety Failure Factors Affecting Dairy Supply Chain: Insights from a Developing Economy. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9500 .
AMA StyleAisha Hassan, Li Cui-Xia, Naveed Ahmad, Muzaffar Iqbal, Kramat Hussain, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Maira Abrar. Safety Failure Factors Affecting Dairy Supply Chain: Insights from a Developing Economy. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (17):9500.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAisha Hassan; Li Cui-Xia; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Kramat Hussain; Muhammad Ishtiaq; Maira Abrar. 2021. "Safety Failure Factors Affecting Dairy Supply Chain: Insights from a Developing Economy." Sustainability 13, no. 17: 9500.
Recent years have witnessed continuous rise in adopting green innovations which is considered as an important organizational instrument to achieve profits by reducing environmental deterioration. However, green innovation in developing countries, especially in Pakistan, is surprisingly scant as compared to developed countries. This paper empirically investigated obstacles to green innovations in Pakistani manufacturing firms. Specifically, a novel three phase methodological framework was applied to investigate significant barriers and filtration by integrating Delphi method (DM), interpretive structural modeling (ISM), and cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC). Our results highlighted that lack of enforceable laws regarding returned goods and recycled products, lack of rules and regulations for green practices, and lack of collaboration with government and environmental institutions are most critical barriers. However, fear of failure about green innovation is least important barriers to green innovations adoption. This study offers interesting clues to promote green innovation in manufacturing industry.
Sajid Ullah; Naveed Ahmad; Farman Khan; Alina Badulescu; Daniel Badulescu. Mapping Interactions among Green Innovations Barriers in Manufacturing Industry Using Hybrid Methodology: Insights from a Developing Country. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7885 .
AMA StyleSajid Ullah, Naveed Ahmad, Farman Khan, Alina Badulescu, Daniel Badulescu. Mapping Interactions among Green Innovations Barriers in Manufacturing Industry Using Hybrid Methodology: Insights from a Developing Country. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (15):7885.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSajid Ullah; Naveed Ahmad; Farman Khan; Alina Badulescu; Daniel Badulescu. 2021. "Mapping Interactions among Green Innovations Barriers in Manufacturing Industry Using Hybrid Methodology: Insights from a Developing Country." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 15: 7885.
Energy conservation through sustainable energy technologies (SETs) in the construction industry is capturing considerable attention worldwide. However, the presence of challenges makes SETs implementation difficult, and hence to increase the effective adoption of SETs, potential strategies are essential to overcome challenges. The objective of this study is to identify and rank major strategies of SETs adoption in the construction sector to overcome its barriers. This study proposes an integrated framework based on two methodologies, fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) and fuzzy technique for order performance by similarity to an ideal solution (F‐TOPSIS), to prioritize major strategies to overcome SETs adoption barriers. Initially, obstacles and strategies are identified from a comprehensive literature review. Later, FAHP is utilized to obtain weights of various SETs barriers through pairwise comparison, and strategies are ranked by using F‐TOPSIS. The proposed methodology is empirically applied to the construction sector of developing countries. The integrated framework provides a detailed and effective decision‐making tool for uptake and adoption of SETs. Lastly, the robustness of the methodology is evaluated with the support of sensitivity analysis. Results indicate that government and economic barriers are the most critical barriers which can be overcome through cooperation of relevant authorities, financial assistance, and developing appropriate policies.
Muzaffar Iqbal; Junhai Ma; Naveed Ahmad; Zia Ullah; Rahil Irfan Ahmed. Uptake and Adoption of Sustainable Energy Technologies: Prioritizing Strategies to Overcome Barriers in the Construction Industry by Using an Integrated AHP‐TOPSIS Approach. Advanced Sustainable Systems 2021, 2100026 .
AMA StyleMuzaffar Iqbal, Junhai Ma, Naveed Ahmad, Zia Ullah, Rahil Irfan Ahmed. Uptake and Adoption of Sustainable Energy Technologies: Prioritizing Strategies to Overcome Barriers in the Construction Industry by Using an Integrated AHP‐TOPSIS Approach. Advanced Sustainable Systems. 2021; ():2100026.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuzaffar Iqbal; Junhai Ma; Naveed Ahmad; Zia Ullah; Rahil Irfan Ahmed. 2021. "Uptake and Adoption of Sustainable Energy Technologies: Prioritizing Strategies to Overcome Barriers in the Construction Industry by Using an Integrated AHP‐TOPSIS Approach." Advanced Sustainable Systems , no. : 2100026.
This study presents a comprehensive literature review and gives an insight into the increasing research trends that are based on the discipline of green technology (GTs) in the manufacturing industry. Prior research in this field indicates that there is a scarcity of research on the topic. Therefore, this study seeks to draft a multi-perspective literature review that is based on GTs in the manufacturing industry. Moreover, to make this analysis more detailed, the science-mapping technique and the quantitative approach were also applied on 5734 bibliographic references that were extracted from the web of science. Ultimately, the focus of the research is to understand the tendencies and trends in journals, institutions, and the main areas of research, along with the integration style of these elements in the previous literature that has been written on the subject of GTs. This technique also helps to fill in the research gap, address the limitations of existing literature, and shed light on the various possible directions this could lead to for future research. The implications of this research offer wide directives for editors, researchers, research institutions, policymakers, and practitioners.
Muhammad Shahjahan Usmani; Jianling Wang; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Rahil Irfan Ahmed. Mapping green technologies literature published between 1995 and 2019: a scientometric review from the perspective of the manufacturing industry. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2021, 28, 28848 -28864.
AMA StyleMuhammad Shahjahan Usmani, Jianling Wang, Naveed Ahmad, Muzaffar Iqbal, Rahil Irfan Ahmed. Mapping green technologies literature published between 1995 and 2019: a scientometric review from the perspective of the manufacturing industry. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2021; 28 (23):28848-28864.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Shahjahan Usmani; Jianling Wang; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Rahil Irfan Ahmed. 2021. "Mapping green technologies literature published between 1995 and 2019: a scientometric review from the perspective of the manufacturing industry." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28, no. 23: 28848-28864.
Sustainable strategies like Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have become an essential requirement for the energy sector to be practiced across their business activities. Many studies addressed CSR-related strategies but did not examine their critical success factors (CSFs) on regional bases. Therefore, the world's largest energy consumer, China, has been chosen to analyze the critical success factors of corporate social responsibility specific to energy sector. In this study, literature is reviewed for the collection of CSFs, validated and evaluated by experts and case industrial managers situated in China. For the analysis and visualization of influential CSFs to promote CSR, ‘Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory’ (DEMATEL) method was used in this study. The paper highlights that energy companies of China should focus on the most influential success factors for CSR implementation by categorizing CSFs into cause and effect group. The authors' best knowledge is the first study that examined the CSFs related to the energy sector on a regional basis. This study provides initial insights into the strategic process of CSR implementation. This work proposes a decision framework to assist managers of the Chinese energy sector to further extend strong roots in the CSR implementation.
Guohao Zhao; Rahil Irfan Ahmed; Naveed Ahmad; Cheng Yan; Muhammad Shahjahan Usmani. Prioritizing critical success factors for sustainable energy sector in China: A DEMATEL approach. Energy Strategy Reviews 2021, 35, 100635 .
AMA StyleGuohao Zhao, Rahil Irfan Ahmed, Naveed Ahmad, Cheng Yan, Muhammad Shahjahan Usmani. Prioritizing critical success factors for sustainable energy sector in China: A DEMATEL approach. Energy Strategy Reviews. 2021; 35 ():100635.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGuohao Zhao; Rahil Irfan Ahmed; Naveed Ahmad; Cheng Yan; Muhammad Shahjahan Usmani. 2021. "Prioritizing critical success factors for sustainable energy sector in China: A DEMATEL approach." Energy Strategy Reviews 35, no. : 100635.
Energy conservation and improving efficiency remain top issues facing construction projects today. Studies on energy-efficient technologies are scarce in construction sector, and this area needs to be focused. Energy-efficient technologies have been proved important tools to manage cost and improve project efficiency. Despite the fact that energy-efficient technologies have been embraced by developed countries, its adoption and usage are still at an infancy state in developing countries due to different obstacles. Due to energy shortage and crises, promotional strategies need to be established to facilitate the integration of energy-efficient technologies in construction projects of developing countries. Therefore, the current study empirically aims to analyze promotional strategies for energy-efficient technologies adoption in developing countries by considering the Pakistani context. Initially, major promotional strategies were extracted from earlier studies and then filtered through the fuzzy Delphi method. Later, a structure analysis was performed to prioritize essential strategies by utilizing mixed methodology of interpretive structural modeling and ‘Matriced’ Impacts Croise´s Multiplication Applique´e a UN Classement’. The results found that ‘Government tax incentives and energy-efficient technologies-related financial schemes’, ‘organizing international conferences and workshops to support energy-efficient technologies adoptions’, ‘learning from energy policies of developed countries’, ‘government regulations and standards’ are the most important promotion strategies and could expedite energy-efficient technologies adoption in construction projects of Pakistan. Theoretically, this study contributes to construction sector literature by enlisting major promotional and practically, this study could be useful for Governments and policymakers to integrate these strategies into long-term planning to promote energy-efficient technologies in construction projects.
M. Iqbal; J. Ma; N. Ahmad; K. Hussain; M. S. Usmani. Promoting sustainable construction through energy-efficient technologies: an analysis of promotional strategies using interpretive structural modeling. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2021, 1 -24.
AMA StyleM. Iqbal, J. Ma, N. Ahmad, K. Hussain, M. S. Usmani. Promoting sustainable construction through energy-efficient technologies: an analysis of promotional strategies using interpretive structural modeling. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2021; ():1-24.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Iqbal; J. Ma; N. Ahmad; K. Hussain; M. S. Usmani. 2021. "Promoting sustainable construction through energy-efficient technologies: an analysis of promotional strategies using interpretive structural modeling." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , no. : 1-24.
Goal: COVID-19 has a drastic effect on world economic progress and different industries. As the main contributor to countries' economies, the construction industry faced multiple challenges due to pandemics. Therefore, it's essential to identify the impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector and develop safety practices in construction processes. This study proposed necessary construction practices and a crisis management framework needs to adopt in the COVID-19 scenario. Design/Methodology/Approach: At the first stage, data on negative impacts on the construction industry due to the pandemic was compiled. Then, experts were invited to propose emerging safety measures and practices to improve the safety of construction employees. Lastly, crises management framework was proposed, which provides an increased capability of taking measures during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Results showed that COVID-19 has an adverse effect on the construction sector of different developed and developing countries. Therefore, there is a need to incorporate proposed safety practices at construction sites and apply crises management framework to increase construction productivity during the pandemic. Limitations of the investigation: This study has certain limitations for instance the availability of data regarding construction sector was limited especially about small countries whose economies are not fully documented and construction sector is not regulated. The evaluation and assessment made in this study were generally subjective and it cannot be generalized to other sectors. This work could insist on enhancing the work plan for the future to encounter the uncertain circumstances for construction industry. Practical implications: This work will be useful for construction managers and policy makers to cope with COVID-19 and to adopt necessary safety measure for construction sector. This work also be helpful for other industry stakeholders to pinpoint risk management efforts that could be suitable for their firms. industrialists may use these research efforts to sort out the problem areas and propose an appropriate framework for industry. Originality/value: This study will provide guidelines to construction professionals for taking necessary measures to cope with COVID-19 and to apply a crises management framework.
Muzaffar Iqbal; Naveed Ahmad; Muhammad Waqas; Maira Abrar. COVID-19 pandemic and construction industry: impacts, emerging construction safety practices, and proposed crisis management framework. Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management 2021, 18, e20211157 -17.
AMA StyleMuzaffar Iqbal, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas, Maira Abrar. COVID-19 pandemic and construction industry: impacts, emerging construction safety practices, and proposed crisis management framework. Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management. 2021; 18 (2):e20211157-17.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuzaffar Iqbal; Naveed Ahmad; Muhammad Waqas; Maira Abrar. 2021. "COVID-19 pandemic and construction industry: impacts, emerging construction safety practices, and proposed crisis management framework." Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management 18, no. 2: e20211157-17.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a useful instrument to promote sustainability in organizations by focusing on their social, economic, and environmental aspects. Despite the growing adoption of CSR in the developed countries, it is at an initial stage of adoption in developing countries owing to the challenges faced by organizations. This study empirically identified the barriers to CSR adoption in a developing country context by taking the Pakistani manufacturing industry as a case. A novel framework was developed to analyze the obstacles by integrating the Delphi method (DM), interpretive structural modeling (ISM), and MICMAC. Initially, CSR obstacles were identified from previous literature; these were later filtered by using the DM. Furthermore, the data collected from experts and the results obtained through the application of ISM and MICMAC indicate that the “lack of resources, ” “lack of regulations and standards, ” and “lack of policy incentives” are the most critical barriers impeding CSR implementation in the Pakistani manufacturing industry. “Lack of concern for reputation” and “customers do not care about CSR” emerged as the least essential barriers to CSR adoption. The government, as the primary stakeholder and implementing agency, can act as the moderator to overcome these barriers and take initiatives for the effective adoption of CSR. This study would support manufacturing industry managers’ effort to understand the main obstacles to CSR adoption and develop an effective implementation policy for CSR adoption.
Hussain Bux; Zhe Zhang; Naveed Ahmad. Promoting sustainability through corporate social responsibility implementation in the manufacturing industry: An empirical analysis of barriers using the ISM‐MICMAC approach. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management 2020, 27, 1729 -1748.
AMA StyleHussain Bux, Zhe Zhang, Naveed Ahmad. Promoting sustainability through corporate social responsibility implementation in the manufacturing industry: An empirical analysis of barriers using the ISM‐MICMAC approach. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 2020; 27 (4):1729-1748.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHussain Bux; Zhe Zhang; Naveed Ahmad. 2020. "Promoting sustainability through corporate social responsibility implementation in the manufacturing industry: An empirical analysis of barriers using the ISM‐MICMAC approach." Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management 27, no. 4: 1729-1748.
Due to the potential of reducing negative outcomes of brownfields on environment and contribution to urban sustainability, brownfield redevelopment (BR) gained considerable recognition in the more recent era. Comprehensive literature shows that many studies proposed strategies to promote BR in developed nations; however, studies focusing on developing economies are scarce. Therefore, this study intends to identify significant strategies to promote BR in developing countries by taking the case of Pakistan. A comprehensive literature review and expert opinion were commenced to identify potential strategies. Data were collected from the main stakeholders involved in BR process through an empirical questionnaire. The findings revealed that “Low-interest loans and subsidies with the collaboration of government and financial institutions,” “Standardized definition, guidelines, and simplified brownfield process,” “Development of technical and infrastructure support,” “Create investors interest,” “Strengthening remediation technologies R&D” were the five most important strategies to promote BR in Pakistan. Theoretically, the novelty of the current study is to highlight the key strategies to promote BR in developing countries. Practically, the study facilitates governments, urban policymakers, environmentalists, and stakeholders to propose and implement appropriate strategies for promoting BR. Future studies can consider modeling the interactions between strategies and their impact on BR adoption.
Naveed Ahmad; Yuming Zhu; Jing Shao; Hongli Lin. Stakeholders’ perspective on strategies to promote contaminated site remediation and brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: empirical evidence from Pakistan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27, 14614 -14633.
AMA StyleNaveed Ahmad, Yuming Zhu, Jing Shao, Hongli Lin. Stakeholders’ perspective on strategies to promote contaminated site remediation and brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: empirical evidence from Pakistan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020; 27 (13):14614-14633.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNaveed Ahmad; Yuming Zhu; Jing Shao; Hongli Lin. 2020. "Stakeholders’ perspective on strategies to promote contaminated site remediation and brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: empirical evidence from Pakistan." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27, no. 13: 14614-14633.
Naveed Ahmad; Yuming Zhu; Lin Hongli; Jawad Karamat; Muhammad Waqas; Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. Mapping the obstacles to brownfield redevelopment adoption in developing economies: Pakistani Perspective. Land Use Policy 2020, 91, 1 .
AMA StyleNaveed Ahmad, Yuming Zhu, Lin Hongli, Jawad Karamat, Muhammad Waqas, Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. Mapping the obstacles to brownfield redevelopment adoption in developing economies: Pakistani Perspective. Land Use Policy. 2020; 91 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNaveed Ahmad; Yuming Zhu; Lin Hongli; Jawad Karamat; Muhammad Waqas; Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. 2020. "Mapping the obstacles to brownfield redevelopment adoption in developing economies: Pakistani Perspective." Land Use Policy 91, no. : 1.
Salma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad; Miao Xiaoming; Abdul Waheed. Moderating effect of information technology ambidexterity linking new human resource management practices and innovation performance. International Journal of Information Technology and Management 2020, 19, 181 .
AMA StyleSalma Waheed, Naveed Ahmad, Miao Xiaoming, Abdul Waheed. Moderating effect of information technology ambidexterity linking new human resource management practices and innovation performance. International Journal of Information Technology and Management. 2020; 19 (2/3):181.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSalma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad; Miao Xiaoming; Abdul Waheed. 2020. "Moderating effect of information technology ambidexterity linking new human resource management practices and innovation performance." International Journal of Information Technology and Management 19, no. 2/3: 181.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the predictors of E-HRM implementation and adoption in the small medium enterprise (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Three main predictors including conventional HRM practices, availability of resources and employees attitude towards E-HRM were analysed. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey and 500 employees participated in this survey. Results reveal that E-HRM heavily depends on employee attitude towards E-HRM and availability of resources. Conventional HRM practices including training and development, compensation and benefits and performance appraisal also have an essential role. The readiness of implementing and adopting E-HRM practices in small and medium enterprises heavily dependent on expertise, financial and technical resources. This study will help managers to develop a strategy for effective implementation of E-HRM in small, medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector.
Abdul Waheed; Miao Xiaoming; Salma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad; Shang Tian Tian. E-HRM implementation, adoption and its predictors: a case of small and medium enterprises of Pakistan. International Journal of Information Technology and Management 2020, 19, 162 .
AMA StyleAbdul Waheed, Miao Xiaoming, Salma Waheed, Naveed Ahmad, Shang Tian Tian. E-HRM implementation, adoption and its predictors: a case of small and medium enterprises of Pakistan. International Journal of Information Technology and Management. 2020; 19 (2/3):162.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbdul Waheed; Miao Xiaoming; Salma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad; Shang Tian Tian. 2020. "E-HRM implementation, adoption and its predictors: a case of small and medium enterprises of Pakistan." International Journal of Information Technology and Management 19, no. 2/3: 162.
Considering the risks in the process of the building up Industrial Internet led by large enterprises, this paper constructs a risk analysis model based on the Interpretative Structural Modeling(ISM). ISM helps for analyzing the risk factors in the process of enterprise dominant industrial Internet build-up through a systematic approach, including identifying the initial risk factors set through literature review method, screening the final risk factors set by Delphi method and analyzing the risk factors by ISM. Finally, an ISM-based Model for the risk factors of the enterprise dominant Industrial Internet is established and analyzed. This study is expected to provide some implication for large enterprises to avoid risks effectively in the process of industrial Internet build-up.
Shouyuan Wei; Yuming Zhu; Jing Zhang; Naveed Ahmad. Analysis on Risk Factors of Enterprise Dominant Industrial Internet Build-up. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) 2019, 1169 -1173.
AMA StyleShouyuan Wei, Yuming Zhu, Jing Zhang, Naveed Ahmad. Analysis on Risk Factors of Enterprise Dominant Industrial Internet Build-up. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). 2019; ():1169-1173.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShouyuan Wei; Yuming Zhu; Jing Zhang; Naveed Ahmad. 2019. "Analysis on Risk Factors of Enterprise Dominant Industrial Internet Build-up." 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) , no. : 1169-1173.
Abdul Waheed; Miao Xiaoming; Salma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad. The ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN EFFECTIVE E-RECRUITMEN; A STUDY OF TELECOM SECTOR IN CONTEXT OF PAKISTAN. KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems 2019, 13, 3842 -3861.
AMA StyleAbdul Waheed, Miao Xiaoming, Salma Waheed, Naveed Ahmad. The ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN EFFECTIVE E-RECRUITMEN; A STUDY OF TELECOM SECTOR IN CONTEXT OF PAKISTAN. KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems. 2019; 13 (8):3842-3861.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbdul Waheed; Miao Xiaoming; Salma Waheed; Naveed Ahmad. 2019. "The ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN EFFECTIVE E-RECRUITMEN; A STUDY OF TELECOM SECTOR IN CONTEXT OF PAKISTAN." KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems 13, no. 8: 3842-3861.
Purpose The increasing African population and economic growth leading to urbanisation continues to increase the need to redevelop brownfields as a strategy of encouraging sustainable development of cities, in particular in Ethiopia. However, the adoption of brownfield redevelopment in Ethiopia is at initial stage. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to highlight the framework based on grey-incidence decision-making approach to manage brownfields in African countries by taking Ethiopia as case example. The grey-incidence decision-making model integrates multiple factors such as economic, social, environmental, technical and associated risks and provides an effective decision-making and management tool for environmental practitioners and government agencies. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaires were used to collect data on terms and definitions of brownfield. The questions were prepared on the basis of currently used definitions developed by a number of developed countries. Moreover, this study utilises a grey-incidence decision-making approach to help in management and decision-making for the implementation of brownfield redevelopment projects (BRPs) in the remediated sites. Findings Standard definition of brownfield and essential guidelines for brownfield redevelopment is proposed for Ethiopian context. The research findings were tested and verified using literature data and survey from major stakeholders. In addition, the grey-incidence decision-making approach is applied for the evaluation of BRPs in the remediated sites. A framework is proposed to control future brownfields for African countries by taking Ethiopia as a case example. Originality/value This research stresses the significance of an urban structure to address sustainable development, and the need to consider redevelopment of brownfields and identify the potential for a specific government policy framework. This research provides the best opportunity for Ethiopia by devising an urban land policy and create a strategy to contribute social, economic, financial and environmental benefits. It also provides a foundation to solve environmental issues by involving all major stakeholders, including community citizens, environmentalists and government agencies, and it also serves as guidelines to transform brownfields into Greenfields; and finally, it contributes to achieve the 2030 UN global goals.
Mikiale Gebreslase Gebremariam; Yuming Zhu; Naveed Ahmad; Dawit Nega Bekele. Influencing sustainability by controlling future brownfields in Africa: a case study of Ethiopia. World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 2019, 16, 102 -120.
AMA StyleMikiale Gebreslase Gebremariam, Yuming Zhu, Naveed Ahmad, Dawit Nega Bekele. Influencing sustainability by controlling future brownfields in Africa: a case study of Ethiopia. World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development. 2019; 16 (3):102-120.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMikiale Gebreslase Gebremariam; Yuming Zhu; Naveed Ahmad; Dawit Nega Bekele. 2019. "Influencing sustainability by controlling future brownfields in Africa: a case study of Ethiopia." World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 16, no. 3: 102-120.
The construction sector consumes a massive amount of resources, produces a large volume of emissions, and generates large-scale waste. Earlier studies considered green, lean, and Six Sigma (GLS) approaches as being critical in the construction process for the optimum use of resources, cost reduction, quality improvement, and sustainability. Pakistan's construction sector is struggling to implement sustainable and improved construction processes. This work attempts to analyse barriers to the GLS construction process (GLSCP) through a literature review and expert opinion. During brainstorming sessions, a group of experts validated the barriers and developed contextual relationships among them using a questionnaire. An 11-level hierarchal model was developed by implementing interpretive structural modelling (ISM) methodology. The Matriced Impacts Croise's Multiplication Appliqée a UN Classement (MICMAC) technique was applied to delineate these barriers into the categories of ‘driving’, ‘linkage’, and ‘dependent’. While the findings indicate that all barriers are critical and play a role in hindering the application of GLS in the construction process, the top five critical barriers to GLS are an unstable political environment, lack of government policy, lack of customer involvement and awareness of GLS, lack of funds, and lack of top leadership support for GLS adoption. This work may assist the government, policy-makers, and managers by providing insights into the barriers and in developing strategies for the possible adoption of GLS concepts for sustainable construction and improved quality.
Kramat Hussain; Zhen He; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. Green, lean, Six Sigma barriers at a glance: A case from the construction sector of Pakistan. Building and Environment 2019, 161, 106225 .
AMA StyleKramat Hussain, Zhen He, Naveed Ahmad, Muzaffar Iqbal, Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. Green, lean, Six Sigma barriers at a glance: A case from the construction sector of Pakistan. Building and Environment. 2019; 161 ():106225.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKramat Hussain; Zhen He; Naveed Ahmad; Muzaffar Iqbal; Syed Muhammad Taskheer Mumtaz. 2019. "Green, lean, Six Sigma barriers at a glance: A case from the construction sector of Pakistan." Building and Environment 161, no. : 106225.
Brownfields have attracted increasing attentions from both researchers and practitioners. However, few studies have attempted to make a comprehensive and quantitative review on this topic. This study conducted a scientometric review on the brownfield research from 1995 to 2017 using CiteSpace. The knowledge structure, hot topics, research trends, and gaps were analyzed based on the co-author, co-word, co-citation, and clusters analysis. Six hundred thirty articles from the Web of Science core collection database were selected as the research samples. Results revealed that the research focus has changed from soil remediation technologies to sustainable regeneration methods. The most vital development in brownfield research occurred in the USA, England, Canada, Germany, and China. "Brownfield," "heavy metal," "remediation," "redevelopment," and "sustainability" were the most frequently used keywords. Whereas "management" and "biodiversity" received citation bursts in recent years. Existing researches mainly concentrated on subject categories of environmental sciences ecology, environmental sciences, engineering, environmental studies, engineering environmental, and urban studies. Sustainable regeneration, urban brownfields' regeneration, mental distribution, coal-mine brownfield, and ecosystem service were the identified co-citation clusters and represented the hot topics and emerging trends. The research gaps can serve as a motivation to research on the next generation of brownfields to support the sustainable development. This study provides researchers and practitioners an extensive and intensive understanding of the salient research themes and trends of brownfields' research worldwide.
Hongli Lin; Yuming Zhu; Naveed Ahmad; Qingye Han. A scientometric analysis and visualization of global research on brownfields. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2019, 26, 17666 -17684.
AMA StyleHongli Lin, Yuming Zhu, Naveed Ahmad, Qingye Han. A scientometric analysis and visualization of global research on brownfields. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2019; 26 (17):17666-17684.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHongli Lin; Yuming Zhu; Naveed Ahmad; Qingye Han. 2019. "A scientometric analysis and visualization of global research on brownfields." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26, no. 17: 17666-17684.
Private science parks (PSPs) are infrastructure elements of national high technology industrial development zones. Increasing private capital is being invested in this field to transform abandoned factories into science parks through brownfield regeneration, which not only effectively utilizes urban space, but also greatly strengthens the power of scientific and technological innovation. The evolution of these PSPs, however, is not satisfactory, and some operation and innovation-related problems often lead to their failures. Therefore, identifying key success factors is crucial for the sustainable growth of PSPs. This study employs Fuzzy Analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and Fuzzy-DEMATEL (Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) methods to construct an identification model for key success factors of PSPs established from brownfield regeneration. Associated influencing factors were collected through literature analysis, on-site interviews, and questionnaire, based on which key success factors were identified. The results of the study showed that five factors—resources sharing capacity of the park, park scale, financing and financial services, legal policy services and administrative capability, and construction level of facilities in the park—are the key success factors for such PSPs. The results also provide a theoretical basis for the development of PSPs established from brownfield regeneration, and support the formulation of PSP-related policies.
Xiao-Hai Weng; Yu-Ming Zhu; Xiao-Yu Song; Naveed Ahmad. Identification of Key Success Factors for Private Science Parks Established from Brownfield Regeneration: A Case Study from China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 1295 .
AMA StyleXiao-Hai Weng, Yu-Ming Zhu, Xiao-Yu Song, Naveed Ahmad. Identification of Key Success Factors for Private Science Parks Established from Brownfield Regeneration: A Case Study from China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (7):1295.
Chicago/Turabian StyleXiao-Hai Weng; Yu-Ming Zhu; Xiao-Yu Song; Naveed Ahmad. 2019. "Identification of Key Success Factors for Private Science Parks Established from Brownfield Regeneration: A Case Study from China." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 7: 1295.
Knowledge management (KM) adoption is crucial to integrating sustainable development within the healthcare sector. Different barriers, enablers, and drivers affect KM adoption. Identifying these barriers, enablers, and drivers and their role in KM adoption is the core of successful KM adoption. However, there is scarcity of studies applying quantitative models and combing barriers, enablers and drivers to check their effect on KM adoption, especially form a developing country’s perspective such as Pakistan. Therefore, this study explores the role of barriers, enablers and drivers on KM adoption in Pakistan. Healthcare professionals participated in the data collection process, and results were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings described that: (1) organizational and strategic barriers have significant negative association with KM adoption; (2) government related enablers have significant positive association with KM adoption; (3) healthcare related drivers, and performance-based drivers have significant positive association with KM adoption. This study concludes that government intervention to promote KM adoption is necessary especially in developing countries. These findings will be helpful for the healthcare professionals and policy makers to promote KM adoption in healthcare sector. Current study contributes to the healthcare literature and body of knowledge by providing the empirical evidence of checking the quantitative effect of barriers, enablers and drivers on KM adoption.
Jawad Karamat; Tong Shurong; Naveed Ahmad; Sana Afridi; Shahbaz Khan; Nidha Khan. Developing Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Developing Countries: Examining the Role of Barriers, Enablers and Drivers on Knowledge Management Adoption. Sustainability 2019, 11, 954 .
AMA StyleJawad Karamat, Tong Shurong, Naveed Ahmad, Sana Afridi, Shahbaz Khan, Nidha Khan. Developing Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Developing Countries: Examining the Role of Barriers, Enablers and Drivers on Knowledge Management Adoption. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (4):954.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJawad Karamat; Tong Shurong; Naveed Ahmad; Sana Afridi; Shahbaz Khan; Nidha Khan. 2019. "Developing Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Developing Countries: Examining the Role of Barriers, Enablers and Drivers on Knowledge Management Adoption." Sustainability 11, no. 4: 954.
Investing in a sustainable future has no alternative; the healthcare sector in developing countries has failed to achieve sustainability objectives. Knowledge management (KM) is a concrete application of sustainability in healthcare, as organizations (hospitals) that manage their knowledge assets will gain sustainable competitive advantage. Several organizations in developed countries are moving towards the adoption of knowledge management so that they can manage their knowledge well and improve their performance. Due to the effective implementation of KM in developed countries, developing countries are also considering adopting KM in their healthcare. In this study, an attempt has been made to identify the drivers of KM adoption in public and private hospitals of Pakistan. With the help of an extensive literature review and expert opinion, the drivers were identified and a hierarchical structure was developed. Nineteen drivers were identified and screened out by experts. The experts identified the contextual relationships between the drivers during a brainstorming session. The hierarchical model of the drivers for KM in the healthcare of Pakistan was eventually developed using interpretive structural modeling (ISM). The structure has 10 levels, in which “developed competitive advantage” formed the foundation of the structure and “job creation” and “improvement in the reputation of healthcare” formed the topmost level. The “Matrices d’Impacts Croises Multiplication Appliqué a un Classement” (MICMAC) analysis classified the drivers by categorizing them according to their driving and dependence powers. One driver is identified as autonomous, six drivers as dependent, seven drivers as linkage, and five drivers as independent. The analysis of KM drivers will provide a good understanding of the interdependence and interactions between them and support the effect adoption of KM in developing countries especially in Pakistan.
Jawad Karamat; Tong Shurong; Naveed Ahmad; Sana Afridi; Shahbaz Khan; Kashif Mahmood. Promoting Healthcare Sustainability in Developing Countries: Analysis of Knowledge Management Drivers in Public and Private Hospitals of Pakistan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 508 .
AMA StyleJawad Karamat, Tong Shurong, Naveed Ahmad, Sana Afridi, Shahbaz Khan, Kashif Mahmood. Promoting Healthcare Sustainability in Developing Countries: Analysis of Knowledge Management Drivers in Public and Private Hospitals of Pakistan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (3):508.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJawad Karamat; Tong Shurong; Naveed Ahmad; Sana Afridi; Shahbaz Khan; Kashif Mahmood. 2019. "Promoting Healthcare Sustainability in Developing Countries: Analysis of Knowledge Management Drivers in Public and Private Hospitals of Pakistan." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 3: 508.