Journal of Management and Sustainability, Issue: Vol.16, No.1

Changing River Salinity and Adaptive Responses in Fish Catch: Evidence from Coastal Bangladesh

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:13:41 +0000

Malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Bangladesh: in 2023, 28% of children under five were stunted and 10% wasted, while anemia and iron deficiency were widespread among pregnant women. For poor coastal communities, fish is a critical source of protein and micronutrients. Rising river salinity—driven by sea-level rise and upstream freshwater reductions—is altering fish species composition and reducing access to freshwater fish.

This study examines how salinity affects fish catches (kilograms) and prices (BDT per kilogram) in southwest Bangladesh. We use daily salinity data from five river monitoring stations, ranging from 0.06 ppt to 12.75 ppt (with maximum values ranging from 0.23 ppt to 12.75 ppt), and 832 daily observations of 29 fish species from five wholesale markets. Econometric analysis shows that changes in salinity differentially affect species availability based on their tolerance, already established in the literature, and influence fishers’ adaptive harvesting strategies.

Our findings indicate that salinity-driven ecological shifts are impacting local fish availability, income, and child nutrition outcomes. Integrating observed catch data with species-specific salinity tolerance can improve projections of future fish supply, providing essential information for nutrition and climate adaptation strategies.

A Contemporary Multi-Dimensional Project Health Check Integrating Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, and Regenerative Principles

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:34:58 +0000

Contemporary projects are increasingly complex and interconnected, requiring assessment tools that extend beyond traditional operational metrics. Existing project health checklists are often outdated, time-intensive, and fail to capture emerging dimensions critical for modern project management. This study develops an interactive Project Health Checklist to address these gaps, encompassing ten dimensions: justification, expertise, sustainability, clear responsibilities, resources, project plan, artificial intelligence, stakeholder engagement, cost, and regenerative practices. The framework was derived from a structured synthesis of six case studies, from which assessment questions were developed and pilot tested using a Red-Amber-Green (RAG) indicator system. By integrating conventional and emerging dimensions, the framework includes a visual project health check indicator and dashboard display designed to support structured reflection and comparative assessment across project dimensions. The proposed tool contributes to project management and sustainability literature by providing a practical, conceptually grounded framework that supports more resilient, adaptive, and socially responsible project outcomes.

Venture Studios as Catalysts for Innovation: A Comparative Model of Value Creation in Early-Stage Startups

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:19:04 +0000

Entrepreneurship scholars have long studied how different organisational structures influence the performance of young firms. Incubators, accelerators, angel investors and venture capital (VC) funds all provide capital and guidance, yet a newer mechanism, the venture studio, claims to produce start‑ups that grow faster, exit earlier and deliver superior returns. This paper compares venture studios with traditional early‑stage models by reviewing peer‑reviewed literature, examining data from the Global Startup Studio Network (GSSN) and other reports, and analysing case studies from North America. Venture studios combine elements of incubation, acceleration and venture capital but act as institutional co‑founders: they generate ideas, recruit teams, provide capital and infrastructure and hold significant equity stakes. The study examines equity structures and founder motivation, exit rates and return on investment (ROI), and the broader innovation ecosystems enabled by these models. The analysis concludes that while venture studios offer higher ownership, faster funding timelines and a more structured innovation process, the model’s success depends on alignment of incentives, founder autonomy and the studio’s ability to recycle learning across ventures. The paper highlights advantages and limitations of the venture studio approach and suggests avenues for further research.

Achieving Collaborative Governance: A Tripartite Evolutionary Game Model for Curbing Greenwashing

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:20:14 +0000

Corporate greenwashing severely erodes market trust and impedes genuine sustainable development progress, creating an urgent need for effective governance mechanisms. This paper explores how environmental regulators, corporations, and civil society dynamically interact in greenwashing governance through a three-party evolutionary game model. Through solving replicator dynamics equations, analyzing evolutionarily stable strategies, and conducting numerical simulations, we reveal the evolutionary mechanisms governing greenwashing as a complex adaptive system. Our analysis yields three primary findings. First, the greenwashing governance system exhibits three distinct stable equilibria: an enforcement trap where intensive stakeholder engagement fails to prevent persistent corporate greenwashing; regulatory dominance sustained through governmental oversight alone while social monitoring remains absent; and collaborative governance featuring coordinated multi-stakeholder participation. Second, system evolution follows deterministic patterns driven by threshold relationships among key economic parameters—principally the enterprise’s excess profit from greenwashing, the strength of regulatory penalties and the regulator’s own supervision costs. Third, achieving optimal collaborative governance requires not only deterrent effects that outweigh greenwashing’s economic incentives, but more critically, effective governmental incentive mechanisms that transform citizens from passive observers into active governance partners, ultimately fostering genuine green practices across industries.

Developing Smart Community Using Geographic Information Systems-Based Applications: An Educational Approach to Sustainable Resource Management

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:14:39 +0000

This study developed and evaluated an educational model that integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to strengthen community capacity and improve competencies in sustainable resource management. Positioned within the context of higher education community engagement, the research adopted a Research and Development (R&D) framework comprising four phases: educational needs analysis and instructional framework design, pedagogical application development, system testing, and educational implementation and evaluation. The learning instruments included a GIS-SRM instructional manual, a Smart Community Competency Assessment Form, and a learner satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests). The results demonstrated that the developed educational system provided a comprehensive digital geographic learning environment, enabling learners to produce thematic maps for real-world applications such as infrastructure management and disaster risk assessment. A quasi-experimental design was conducted involving 150 adult learners—comprising local administrative staff and community stakeholders participating in a university extension program. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n = 75) and a control group (n = 75). The findings revealed that adult learners engaged with the GIS-SRM instructional model demonstrated significantly higher learning achievements in knowledge acquisition, practical skills, and spatial decision-making competencies regarding sustainable resource management compared to those receiving traditional instruction (p < .05). Furthermore, participants reported high satisfaction with the system’s usability and its pedagogical effectiveness in facilitating real-time data collection, spatial analysis, and community-based learning.

Leveraging Big Data for Green Advantage: The Strategic Role of Organizational Resilience Flexibility

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:58 +0000

This study examines how big data capabilities contribute to environmental performance through the development of organizational resilience flexibility in manufacturing firms operating under environmental turbulence. Drawing on the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities theory, the research proposes that digital analytical infrastructures function as strategic resources that strengthen adaptive organizational routines and enable sustainable outcomes. Data were collected from manufacturing firms across key industrial subsectors and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings indicate that big data capabilities enhance organizational resilience flexibility and directly improve environmental performance. Moreover, resilience flexibility reinforces environmental outcomes by enabling firms to maintain sustainability initiatives during disruptions and regulatory volatility. The results highlight that environmental performance emerges not solely from technological investment but from the effective orchestration of digital resources and adaptive capabilities. This study provides empirical evidence on how manufacturing firms can align digital transformation with environmental responsibility to achieve sustained competitive advantage.

Technical Feasibility of Citric Acid as a Bio-Adhesive for Production of Densified Laminated Veneer Lumber

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:06:28 +0000

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product widely used for structural purposes, typically manufactured using thin wood veneers bonded with synthetic resins. The potential of citric acid (CA) as a sustainable bio-adhesive has been demonstrated since 2012. This study evaluated the technical feasibility of CA for producing densified LVL panels using wood from Brazilian Pinus taeda plantation trees. Three adhesive treatments were compared: pure CA (T1), a hybrid CA and melamine-urea-formaldehyde (MUF) system (T2), and pure MUF (T3). The pressing schedule was designed to aim at the simultaneous consolidation and densification of the panels. X-ray densitometry confirmed the formation of high-density peaks at the glue lines. Results showed that all treatments significantly exceeded the 1.0 MPa shear strength requirement of EN 314-2. Although MUF-bonded panels (T3) achieved the highest mechanical performance, CA-bonded panels (T1) and the hybrid system (T2) met structural requirements, demonstrating the effectiveness of the densification process in enhancing the performance of bio-based adhesives. However, densification resulted in lower dimensional stability. It is concluded that CA is a viable, renewable alternative for structural wood bonding, providing effective adhesion suitable for engineered wood products.

Green Retrofitting Existing Buildings and the Role of Sustainable Management

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:12:37 +0000

With the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings worldwide, green retrofitting has become a key solution to reduce energy consumption, improve environmental quality, and extend the life cycle of existing buildings. In particular, deep retrofitting strategies have shown tremendous reductions in energy bills and a more sustainable approach to the deterioration of existing infrastructure. This study takes a holistic approach to project planning, operations, maintenance, procurement, and stakeholder collaboration. It questions how sustainable management supports successful green retrofit projects, what barriers stand in the way of green retrofitting, and what steps can be taken to guarantee energy savings under specific stressors, such as climate zone, availability of renewable energy, initial cost, and involvement of expertise. Through a literature review, the study compares retrofitting practices in Jordan and Canada, examining financial, technical, and policy frameworks. In addition, successful case studies demonstrating how sustainable management can deliver significant outcomes in terms of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reduction were presented. It also highlights the benefits that green retrofits could yield for a building, including operating costs, average payback period, and asset value. The research findings underscore the need for a cohesive management strategy determined in the early stages that binds retrofit choices to long-term economic performance, regional climate considerations, and sustainability objectives. Additionally, regional policies for green retrofitting of existing structures must be established to create a clear framework for decision-makers.

The Interplay Among Digitalization and Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:32:27 +0000

Background: Digital health technologies promise to reduce healthcare’s environmental impact while potentially enhancing access to care. However, digitalization implies an intensification in energy use. Although institutions are pushing for the sector’s digital transformation, change is difficult due to the complex relationship between digitalization and sustainability.

Objective: This systematic review illustrates how scientific literature examines the interaction between digital technologies and environmental sustainability in healthcare.

Methods: The authors used the PRISMA model to identify 2,494 papers by initially searching the main scientific literature databases. After pairing, 38 papers were used for the review.

Results: The analysis of the selected papers demonstrates that digital technologies generally improve healthcare’s environmental sustainability. However, the interplay between digitalization and environmental sustainability remains far from resolved, with several emerging issues requiring further research. From a policy perspective, the growing weight of environmental considerations in healthcare practice is prompting a rethink of healthcare personnel’s professional development.

Conclusions: Healthcare systems are notoriously energy-intensive, with hospitals and related infrastructure among the most resource-intensive facilities in the world. If implemented strategically, digitalization can optimize resource allocation, reduce redundancies, and streamline processes, thereby reducing healthcare’s environmental footprint.

The Effectiveness of Management Information Systems and Their Impact on Crisis Management Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic as Applied to the United Arab Emirates

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:34:54 +0000

Crisis management is a modern branch of management. It includes many activities, most notably dealing with potential crises and addressing them with the fewest possible losses. Management information systems are considered among the most important information systems because as they provide government institutions with the information needed to perform their functions using information technology to transfer, transform, and retrieve data and to display information that supports work systems.

Management information systems also seek to provide institutions with prepared reports. These systems consist of a set of linked resources that operate effectively, represented by hardware, software, human resources, data, and communication networks, to maintain the institution’s performance. They also monitor the constantly changing environment so that administrators can deal with the crises that affect them. They also identify the indicators of the causes of the crisis and provide sufficient, accurate, and reliable administrative information, prepared in a planned manner based on the information available to institutions and departments affected by the crisis in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The research demonstrates the role played by management information systems in government institutions in the United Arab Emirates in managing crises across three stages (before, during, and after the crisis) in light of the pandemic.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 16, No. 1

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:24:32 +0000

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2026.