In the current era of globalization and competitive edge, the survival of newly established ventures has become a big challenge. Numerous studies have been carried out to discover factors that are essential for newly initiated ventures but the results are still fragmented. This study focuses on measuring the effect of entrepreneurial strategy, network ties, human capital and financial capital on new venture performance. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 196 registered firms located in the emerging market Pakistan. The results indicate that entrepreneurial strategy, network ties and financial capital have a significant positive effect, while human capital showed an insignificant effect on new venture performance. This research recommends owners and managers of new firms build effective entrepreneurial strategies, expand their networks with external bodies (other firms, government and financial institutions) to acquire useful resources that in turn can spur their performance. Further implications are discussed. Policy makers and responsible authorities are advised to encourage and support new ventures which in turn can contribute to GDP and economic development. Practical implications and suggestions are also discussed.

Research on the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and environmental concerns has been drastically growing, providing opportunities to conduct systematic and bibliometric overviews. Surprisingly, to date, there has been no bibliometric study on the relationship to analyze the large volume of data. To fill the gap, we conducted a bibliometric study to address the statistical evaluation of the published studies and measure the role of the publications in the scientific community. We utilized the Scopus data from 2000–2021 and applied VOSviewer for co-citation and bibliographic coupling and SciMAT for conceptual structure and evaluation. In addition to the most influential authors, journals, and countries, we have discussed theoretical foundations and current research streams in the field of FDI and environmental concerns. We have discussed how research streams in the fields of FDI and environment transformed during 2000–2005, 2006–2010, 2011–2015, and 2016–2021. Concerning future research directions, we strongly recommend studying public policies and government incentives for environmental concerns. Consequently, we have also discussed several future research directions that can further strengthen the field.

This study examines the impact of financial investment and technology adoption on operational efficiency in the pharmaceutical industry, with process innovation as a mediating factor. Operational efficiency is critical for pharmaceutical firms to meet regulatory requirements, reduce costs, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Drawing on Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory, this research investigates how financial resources and technological advancements drive performance improvements when coupled with innovative processes. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 250 professionals in the pharmaceutical industry through a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess direct and mediated relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that both financial investment and technology adoption significantly enhance operational efficiency, while process innovation plays a pivotal mediating role, amplifying their effects. This highlights the importance of integrating financial strategies, technology adoption, and innovative practices to achieve sustained operational excellence. Future research could explore longitudinal dynamics and extend the findings to other industries.

The purpose of this study is to examine the organisational culture (OC) and organisational commitment (OCT) as moderator and mediator in the relationship between talent management (TM) and innovativeness performance (IP) in the universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. By employing the SPSS PROCESS Model 7 for moderated mediation, data was gathered from 378 academic members at KP universities. The study's findings revealed that OCT partially mediates the relationship between TM and IP, but OC significantly moderates the interaction between TM and OCT. Furthermore, in the case of moderated mediation, the OC significantly moderated the interaction between TM and IP via OCT. The study's conclusions contend that the interaction of organisational culture, organisational commitment, and talent management is essential to boosting innovative performance and preserving competitiveness in a quickly changing academic environment, which has helped KP universities to overcome their talent shortage. Additionally, the study's findings showed that universities are becoming centers of innovation, propelling advancement across a range of disciplines and making a substantial contribution to the expansion of knowledge and society at large. The study's theoretical and practical implications are thoroughly investigated. Keywords: Talent management, Organizational culture, Organizational Commitment, Innovativeness Performance.