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Analysis of circular strategies: A case study of the food processing industry

Raquel Fernandez-Gonzalez, Rosa Maria Ricoy-Casas, Zita Graca Teixeira Pereira, Jorge Eduardo Vila Biglieri

This research investigates the implementation of the circular economy in the Galician canned fish and seafood sector. This sector is crucial, producing 225,000 t annually and representing 75% of Spain’s total production, significantly contributing to the regional economy and employment. Moreover, this industry significantly contributes to the regional economy employing around 12,000 people. Using the PESTLE methodology, the study systematically and holistically examines the most relevant…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-007

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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Make ads skippable or not: The impact of ad type on brand recall, salience and conversion rate

Radka Bauerova, Veronika Koprivova

In today’s world, people are using digital platforms more than ever to communicate with friends, network, shop, learn and more. The average time spent on these platforms is increasing. Companies are naturally reflecting this fact in order to reach as many people as possible through these platforms and their advertising messages. However, users are constantly bombarded with advertising messages that fragment their attention. It is, therefore, important to study the effects of different types of…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-009

Section: Marketing and Trade

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Circular economy practices, green innovation and financial performance: The moderating role of big data analytics

Khac Hieu Nguyen, Thi Anh Van Nguyen, Trang Thi Huyen Dang, Sinh Duc Hoang

Environmental pollution and resource degradation have prompted researchers and policymakers to seek solutions. Circular economy practices (CEP) can help enterprises reduce emissions into the environment and move towards sustainable development. CEP has been studied widely in developed countries but less studied in developing countries due to the limited application of CEP in enterprises and the limitation of data. This paper aims to analyse the effect of CEP on financial performance, including…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-014

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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Leadership role in sustainable future of circular economy: Climate, economy, and environment interplay

Ali Junaid Khan, Iza Gigauri, Sana Fayyaz, Gheorghina-Liliana Birladeanu, Iffat Sabir Chaudhry

The issue of climate change is a significant concern in contemporary society characterized by a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. Asian nations are also dealing with issues related to climate change. The objective of this study is to ascertain the relationship between climate change and its impact on both the economy and the environment. This research examines the moderating influence of leadership skills on the variables of climate change, the economy, and the…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-015

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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How can co-institutional investors enhance the core competitiveness of enterprises? Evidence from China

Xinyong Lu, Meinong Xi

As of 2023, institutional investors hold approximately 44.1% of the total market capitalization of China’s outstanding stocks. By simultaneously investing in multiple firms within the same industry, common institutional investors gain access to broader information channels and proprietary market insights at lower search costs. As shareholder linkages become increasingly common in the capital market, understanding their impact on firm behavior is of considerable practical relevance. This study…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-017

Section: Business Administration and Management

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Evaluation of circular economy indicators seeking sustainable development goals

Ugnius Jakubelskas, Viktorija Skvarciany

To tackle climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, the circular economy (CE) is gaining popularity as a key tool for promoting sustainability by harmonising societal, economic, and environmental needs and contributing to global sustainable development goals. This research aims at determining which circular economy indicators most significantly impact the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in European Union (EU) countries. Panel regression analysis was used to…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-018

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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The intersection of ecological leadership and GHRM: A blueprint for a circular economy

Nosheen Qadeer, Noureen Fatima

The circular economy now plays a crucial role in addressing ecological challenges. The exact function of green human management (GHRM) in transitioning to a circular economy has yet to be determined. Manufacturing firms are taking steps to enhance their sustainability practices to support the circular economy. The relationship between organizational green actions and GHRM in the transition to a circular economy remains uncertain. This study intends to discover the relationship among…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-019

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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Towards a greener future: Renewable energy and economic sustainability in Europe

Muhammad Usman, Shahbaz Imran, Ahsan Akbar, Marcela Sokolova

The transition towards the use of renewable energy sources has been considered for a long time concerning their capabilities in promoting economic sustainability. Therefore, this study aims to examine the role of renewable energy in achieving economic sustainability in the European region. Empirical data was collected with the help of Eurostat to analyze the proposed relationship. Macro-level data from twenty-eight (28) European countries is collected, and the final dataset contains statistics…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-020

Section: Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

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