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E-commerce among grain traders and its impact on marketing

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100090

John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah, Richard Kwasi Bannor

The study investigated the determinants of adopting E-commerce among maize traders, focusing on the Savings Grains App. E-commerce implications on marketing effectiveness and the value co-creation opportunities were also analyzed. Primary data was sourced from 130 maize traders. Descriptive statistics, probit regression, and inverse probability weighted regression adjustment (IPWRA) were applied to analyze the data. Perceived usefulness, perceived cost, perceived ease of use, perceived innovativeness, perceived complexity, and household size were identified as factors that significantly influence traders’ adoption of E-commerce. These findings reinforce and expand existing theories on adoption intentions within agripreneurship. Moreover, traders using the e-commerce platform reported an increase of 4702 kg in sales volume and GH¢ 239.1 (US$ 26.8) in sales revenue compared to non-adopters. The study further highlighted value co-creation as a catalyst for enhanced sales volume, revenue, and user satisfaction, underscoring its potential as a sustainable strategy within e-commerce frameworks. The insights gained contribute to understanding the transformative role of sustainable technology in boosting growth and resilience in agricultural trade.

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RETRACTED: The economic case for blend fuels: A cost-benefit analysis in the European context

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100093

Cemil Koyunoğlu

This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy).

This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief.

The journal was alerted to issues within this article including the presence of the phrase "As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021," indicative of ChatGPT output, the unknown provenance of fourteen case studies, and a nonsensical Figure 1, as detailed here: https://pubpeer.com/publications/80DA33E23C3638EC6CDB6E0389C3B2.

As per journal policy, the author was contacted and asked to provide an explanation to these concerns. The author failed to satisfactorily fulfil this request. It should be noted that upon submission, the author declared that Generative AI tools were used to write the manuscript. However, in the view of the journal their usage appears to have extended beyond improving language and readability and therefore represents a breach of journal policy.

The Editor-in-Chief has lost confidence in the reliability of this article and has decided to retract it. The corresponding author, Dr Cemil Koyunoğlu, does not agree to the retraction. The journal sincerely regrets that these issues were not detected during the manuscript screening and evaluation process and apologies are offered to readers of the journal.

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Driving SME performance through technological absorptive capacity and e-business innovation

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100089

Ismail Abdi Changalima, Ismail Juma Ismail, David Amani

This study examined the relationship between technological absorptive capacity and the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the mediating effect of e-business innovation. Based on data obtained from 179 sunflower oil-processing SMEs in Tanzania and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling, the study established that technological absorptive capacity influences business performance. Further, e-business innovation partially mediates the relationship between technological absorptive capacity and business performance. These findings suggest that technological absorptive capacity indirectly influences SME business performance through e-business innovation. On the other hand, findings from the multigroup analysis revealed insignificant differences in the hypothesized relationships between samples from Dodoma and Singida regions, with greater effects observed in Dodoma than in Singida for most of the relationships. The mediating effect of e-business innovation is more profound in the Dodoma sample than in the Singida sample. This study provides important empirical evidence of the role of technological absorptive capacity and e-business innovation in enhancing SME business performance. Additionally, evidence from cross-regional comparisons is crucial for examining differences in business performance among SMEs operating in the country. This study has some implications for business managers, governments, policymakers, and academics.

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The digital divide in social entrepreneurship: A bibliometric analysis

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100095

Francisco Carmona Solaz , Virginia Simón Moya , Samuel Ribeiro Navarrete

The global economy has undergone a digital transformation that is now essential for sustainable business success, with COVID-19 significantly accelerating this trend. Organizations have been compelled to adopt digital technologies to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market. In Spain, the social economy sector has also embraced digitalization, supported by specific funding; however, social economy enterprises often struggle due to limited resources, hindering their ability to fully leverage digital advancements.

The social economy includes organizations focused on social rather than financial objectives, characterized by democratic governance and efforts to address local social and economic challenges. This sector has seen the rise of social entrepreneurship initiatives aimed at tackling societal issues through sustainable and responsible business practices. Social entrepreneurship thus combines social and economic value creation, supporting social inclusion and sustainable development.

This paper aims to assess the current literature on sustainable digitalization, the social economy, and social entrepreneurship through a bibliometric study, identifying key trends and areas of interest. Furthermore, it examines how digitalization is integrated within the business models of social economy enterprises. The study finds that while digitalization promotes innovation and sustainability in the social economy, organizations face challenges like limited resources and digital skills gaps. This hinders competitiveness. The research calls for tailored policies to address sector-specific needs and suggests further exploration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data, insocial enterprises.

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Market-oriented entrepreneurship and the impact of social media and crowdsourcing on continuous organizational learning. An empirical study 以市场为导向的创业精神以及社交媒体和众包对组织持续学习的影响。实证研究

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100088

David Juárez-Varón, Elsa Guaita Monreal

This research highlights the relationship between the market orientation of entrepreneurs and continuous organizational learning, as well as the influence of the use of social media and crowdsourcing as ideal tools for the implementation of the market orientation strategy for entrepreneurs. The empirical study was carried out in four and five-star hotels. The conclusions also recommend the widespread use of crowdsourcing as an indispensable tool for solving entrepreneurs' problems, capturing new ideas from Internet users and obtaining opinions on products and services, thus collaborating in continuous innovation in entrepreneurs. These tools represent a very important source of information for the market orientation strategy for entrepreneurs, which in turn encourages continuous organizational learning, ensuring that sustainable competitive advantages are gained over time.

本研究强调了企业家的市场导向与组织持续学习之间的关系，以及使用社交媒体和众包作为企业家实施市场导向战略的理想工具的影响。实证研究在四星级和五星级酒店进行。结论还建议广泛使用众包，将其作为解决企业家问题的不可或缺的工具，从互联网用户中捕捉新想法，获取对产品和服务的意见，从而协同企业家不断创新。这些工具是企业家市场导向战略的一个非常重要的信息来源，反过来又鼓励了组织的不断学习，确保随着时间的推移获得可持续的竞争优势。

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AI technology for developing Bitcoin investment strategies based on altcoin trends 根据替代币趋势制定比特币投资策略的人工智能技术

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-10-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100087

Raúl Gómez-Martínez, Mara Luisa Medrano-Garcia

The objective of this study is to analyse the correlation between Bitcoin and altcoins in the post-covid world and take advantage of this possible relationship to design investment strategies on Bitcoin based on the evolution of altcoins using Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.

The sample of daily observations covers from January 2020 to February 2023, and the regressions performed between altcoins and Bitcoin are positive and 99 % significant, except for Dogecoin, which has a correlation with Bitcoin.

If we add a lag, the estimated parameters are still 95 % significant, except for Dogecoin, so we can assume that the return of altcoins anticipates the evolution of Bitcoin.

We train an artificial intelligence model in which the predictors are the observed daily return in altcoins and the target to predict is next day trend of Bitcoin (up or down). We use decision tree algorithms (J48), random forest and naive bayes, but in a retrospective cross-sectional validation with 10 sample partitions we obtain a poor predictive capacity of only a 51 % success rate in the best of cases.

Therefore, despite the evident correlation between predictors and the objective variable, we should not implement this investment strategy.

本研究的目的是分析后科维德世界中比特币与另类币之间的相关性，并利用这种可能的关系，使用人工智能（AI）模型，根据另类币的演变设计比特币投资策略。每日观察样本涵盖 2020 年 1 月至 2023 年 2 月，除 Dogecoin 与比特币有相关性外，另类币与比特币之间的回归结果均为正值，且 99 % 显著。如果我们增加一个滞后期，除了 Dogecoin 外，估计参数仍有 95% 的显著性，因此我们可以认为，另类币的回报率预示着比特币的变化。我们训练了一个人工智能模型，其中预测因子是观察到的另类币每日回报率，预测目标是比特币的次日趋势（上涨或下跌）。我们使用了决策树算法（J48）、随机森林算法和天真贝叶斯算法，但在 10 个样本分区的回顾性横截面验证中，我们得到的预测能力很差，在最好的情况下成功率仅为 51%。

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Technological Progress as a Catalyst for Energy Efficiency: A Sustainable Technology Perspective 技术进步是提高能效的催化剂：可持续技术视角

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100084

Oussama Zaghdoud

Enhancing energy efficiency through sustainable technological progress is imperative for pursuing sustainable development, particularly in developing countries where economic growth is strongly linked to higher energy consumption. In Tunisia, an open and developing economy, fossil energy consumption can be reduced without compromising economic growth by focusing on diminishing energy intensity. This study investigates the effects of technological progress on the overall energy intensity in Tunisia from 1980 to 2019, examining the role that technological advancements may play in attaining sustainable development goals. This study is based on a growth accounting model that uses time-series analysis and a cointegration estimation approach. Our empirical results suggest the presence of a long-term connection between the variables. The attainment of enhanced energy efficiency is contingent on the growth rate of technological progress, which should exceed capital and labor productivity. The results reveal that the net impact of technological advancements is estimated at -0.0163, which signifies that aggregate energy intensity tends to decrease by an annual average of 1.63% in the long term. These findings underscore the need for developing economies to restructure their energy policies and support sustainable technological initiatives and green entrepreneurship. Developing countries can reduce their energy intensity while boosting their economic growth by fostering technological innovation. This study demonstrates how technological progress and green entrepreneurship can be leveraged to enhance energy efficiency and drive sustainable development in developing nations.

通过可持续的技术进步提高能源效率是实现可持续发展的当务之急，尤其是在经济增长与能源消耗增加密切相关的发展中国家。突尼斯是一个开放的发展中经济体，在不影响经济增长的情况下，可以通过降低能源强度来减少化石能源消耗。本研究调查了 1980 年至 2019 年技术进步对突尼斯总体能源强度的影响，探讨了技术进步在实现可持续发展目标方面可能发挥的作用。本研究基于增长核算模型，采用时间序列分析和协整估计方法。我们的实证结果表明，变量之间存在长期联系。提高能源效率取决于技术进步的增长率，而技术进步的增长率应超过资本和劳动生产率。结果表明，技术进步的净影响估计为-0.0163，这意味着从长期来看，总能源强度趋向于年均下降 1.63%。这些研究结果表明，发展中经济体需要调整能源政策，支持可持续技术倡议和绿色创业。发展中国家可以通过促进技术创新，在降低能源强度的同时推动经济增长。本研究展示了如何利用技术进步和绿色创业来提高能源效率，推动发展中国家的可持续发展。

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AI-induced job impact: Complementary or substitution? Empirical insights and sustainable technology considerations 人工智能对就业的影响：互补还是替代？经验见解和可持续技术考虑因素

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100085

Kuang-Hsien Wang , Wen-Cheng Lu

This study utilizes 3,682 full-time workers to examine perceptions of AI-induced job displacement risk and evaluate AI's potential complementary effects on labor. By distinguishing between these variables, the research identifies which worker characteristics and industries are most affected by AI. Employing an extended ordered probit model, the results show that those with higher perceived risks are mainly female, older, and more educated. Workers with frequent internet usage and remote work are more concerned about AI-induced job risks. Sector-wise, entry-level employees perceive the least risk, whereas manufacturing professionals and senior service sector employees are more apprehensive. Contrary to the mainstream assumption that AI causes unemployment, this study identifies a potential complementary effect on job tasks, suggesting that AI can enhance and support human labor rather than replace it. This inference is based on observed worker perceptions and the increased use of AI tools in tasks that complement human skills. Moreover, AI's integration contributes to sustainable practices and entrepreneurial opportunities, enhancing business innovation and environmental efficiency. Workers increasingly view AI as a value-added element in their jobs rather than a threat, particularly in sectors focusing on sustainable development and green technologies.

本研究利用 3,682 名全职工人，考察他们对人工智能引发的工作转移风险的看法，并评估人工智能对劳动力的潜在补充效应。通过区分这些变量，研究确定了哪些工人特征和行业受人工智能的影响最大。利用扩展的有序概率模型，研究结果表明，感知风险较高的工人主要是女性、年龄较大、受教育程度较高。经常使用互联网和从事远程工作的工人更担心人工智能引发的工作风险。从行业来看，入门级员工感知到的风险最小，而制造业专业人员和高级服务业员工则更为担忧。与 "人工智能会导致失业 "这一主流假设相反，本研究发现了人工智能对工作任务的潜在补充效应，表明人工智能可以增强和支持人类劳动，而不是取代人类劳动。这一推论的依据是观察到的工人看法，以及在补充人类技能的任务中越来越多地使用人工智能工具。此外，人工智能的整合有助于可持续实践和创业机会，提高业务创新和环境效率。工人们越来越多地将人工智能视为工作中的增值要素，而不是威胁，尤其是在注重可持续发展和绿色技术的部门。

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Digitalization and non-profits: Competency requirements in non-profit sector of Saudi Arabia 数字化与非营利组织：沙特阿拉伯非营利部门的能力要求

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100083

Dr. Mir Shahid Satar , Ghadah Alarifi , Mohammad Shoaib Alhawsawi

Digitalization is emerging as a broader socio-technical transformation affecting businesses of all types. The paradigm shifts in digital technology have mandated new mindsets and approaches to managerial, leadership, and entrepreneurial competitiveness in organizations. Human capital with the ability to convey digital knowledge and strategies is regarded as a crucial resource for digital transformations (DT) in organizations. In fact, the development of relevant technological and digital competencies (DCs) is regarded as the biggest obstacle to DT in non-profit organizations (NPOs) as well. However, the growth of literature in this direction has been fragmented by the lack of any formal integration of DCs. The current study is formulated with the primary goal of exploring the digital competency requirements of NPOs. A systematic literature review protocol adhering to PRISMA guidelines was undertaken to synthesize the initial draft of DCs. Subsequently, a modified two-round Delphi survey with a panel of 25 experts was used to rate the competencies quantitatively. The analysis followed the prescribed Delphi principles to determine the results' validity and reliability. As a result, a comprehensive set of eighteen competencies was generated and categorized into three areas (‘digital leadership’, ‘personnel and organizational’, and ‘technical’ competencies). While filling an important void in the literature, the study's findings lay the groundwork for a digital transformation education, learning, and development agenda in non-profits.

数字化正在成为影响各类企业的更广泛的社会技术变革。数字技术的范式转变要求各组织在管理、领导力和企业竞争力方面采用新的思维和方法。有能力传递数字知识和战略的人力资本被视为组织数字转型（DT）的关键资源。事实上，相关技术和数字化能力（DCs）的发展也被视为非营利组织（NPOs）数字化转型的最大障碍。然而，由于缺乏对数字能力的正式整合，这方面的文献发展一直比较零散。本研究的首要目标是探索非营利组织的数字化能力要求。研究采用了符合 PRISMA 准则的系统性文献综述方案，对 DCs 初稿进行了归纳。随后，由 25 位专家组成的小组进行了经过修改的两轮德尔菲调查，对能力进行量化评分。分析遵循规定的德尔菲原则，以确定结果的有效性和可靠性。结果，产生了一套包含 18 种能力的综合能力，并将其分为三个领域（"数字领导力"、"人事和组织 "以及 "技术 "能力）。在填补文献空白的同时，研究结果也为非营利组织的数字化转型教育、学习和发展议程奠定了基础。

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Transforming sorted and performance of waste recovery companies: Circular Economy, Sustainability Technology and SDGs 转变废物回收公司的分类和绩效：循环经济、可持续发展技术和可持续发展目标

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship

Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2024.100082

Alicia Ferradás-González , Cristina Pérez-Rico , Alba Adá-Lameiras

Waste management is now a major global concern. Therefore, the circular economy (CE) and sustainable technology have become the necessary means of achieving sustainable business development. In this study, we conduct an analysis of the waste recovery sector in Spain to determine whether the most innovative and socially aware companies complied with sustainable development goal (SDG) 5 (gender equality) and SDG 8 (decent work and growth) during the period 2019–2021 (pre-Coronavirus Disease 2019, (pre-COVID-19), during COVID-19, and post-COVID-19). To this end, based on factors comprising economic and financial variables, the companies were grouped via a cluster analysis using the k-means method; they were linked to the SDGs (5 and 8) in order to determine the compliance of this sector. The results indicate that the technological transformations carried out by the waste valorization companies were reflected in their financial performance, with an increase in revenues of 61 % between 2019 and 2021; all clusters complied with SDG 8. However, despite promoting business transformation, social change, sustainable technology, and CE, these companies are far from compliant with SDG 5; indeed, a setback in social development was observed, with a significant decline in the number of women in positions of power after COVID-19. This therefore constitutes one of the greatest challenges for companies in this sector.

废物管理现已成为全球关注的主要问题。因此，循环经济（CE）和可持续技术已成为实现企业可持续发展的必要手段。在本研究中，我们对西班牙的废物回收行业进行了分析，以确定最具创新性和社会意识的公司在 2019-2021 年期间（2019 年科罗纳病毒病前、（COVID-19 前）、COVID-19 期间和 COVID-19 后）是否符合可持续发展目标 (SDG) 5（性别平等）和 SDG 8（体面工作和增长）。为此，根据包括经济和金融变量在内的各种因素，利用 K-means 方法通过聚类分析对这些公司进行了分组，并将它们与可持续发展目标（5 和 8）联系起来，以确定该部门的合规情况。结果表明，垃圾处理公司进行的技术改造反映在其财务业绩上，在 2019 年至 2021 年期间，收入增加了 61%；所有聚类都符合可持续发展目标 8。然而，尽管这些公司促进了业务转型、社会变革、可持续技术和行政首长协调会，但却远未实现可持续发展目标 5；事实上，社会发展出现了倒退，在 COVID-19 之后，担任要职的妇女人数大幅减少。因此，这也是该行业公司面临的最大挑战之一。

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