scholarly journals Individual choice of management research agendas

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Noha El-Bassiouny ◽  
Ahmed Amin ◽  
Ahmad Jamal
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Future ◽  
Research Agendas ◽  
Islamic Literature

Purpose The main research attempts guiding questions about management research agendas had been relevance questions versus rigor questions. Researchers have also attempted to set management research agendas in particular sectors. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research, however, has addressed the infrastructural and foundational questions of what moral priorities and ethical principles should guide the future development of management research. Because the Islamic theological approach is a “transcendental values integration” approach, it presents a potentially viable source of reference particularly for scholars interested in ethical philosophical paradigmatic approaches. Islamic literature has presented guiding principles as to how to balance priorities through the Jurisprudence of Priorities (Fiqh Al-Awlawiyyat). The purpose of this exploratory conceptual paper is to synchronize the Islamic background literature on the jurisprudence of priorities with management research development and agendas. The research is exploratory in nature. Design/methodology/approach The paper is conceptual, merging Islamic literature with management research for the development of a framework to potentially guide management researchers in prioritizing their research agendas. Findings The research resulted in the conceptualization of a framework aiding researchers in the prioritization of their research agendas. Research limitations/implications The research has implications for management scholars who are interested to prioritize their research projects and agendas. The research presents a schematic diagram and guiding framework through which scholars can reflect on their choice of research topics. Practical implications The research is also relevant to funding agencies as they devise the funding priorities in the management field. Originality/value This paper addresses the unique and foundational question of what moral priorities and ethical principles should guide the future development of management research. The authors build on a religious-philosophical approach, drawing on the Islamic jurisprudence of priorities as a literature base. The authors, therefore, address the key principles of responsible research regarding how it can be relevant on the infrastructural level to society and how the benefit to key stakeholders should be tackled. To the authors’ knowledge, this was not done in previous literature.

Agricultural product price forecasting methods: research advances and trend

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (7) ◽  
pp. 2121-2138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luyao Wang ◽  
Jianying Feng ◽  
Xiaojie Sui ◽  
Xiaoquan Chu ◽  
Weisong Mu
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
Seasonal Adjustment ◽  
Price Forecasting ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Forecasting Methods ◽  
The Future

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide reference for researchers by reviewing the research advances and trend of agricultural product price forecasting methods in recent years.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews the main research methods and their application of forecasting of agricultural product prices, summarizes the application examples of common forecasting methods, and prospects the future research directions.Findings1) It is the trend to use hybrid models to predict agricultural products prices in the future research; 2) the application of the prediction model based on price influencing factors should be further expanded in the future research; 3) the performance of the model should be evaluated based on DS rather than just error-based metrics in the future research; 4) seasonal adjustment models can be applied to the difficult seasonal forecasting tasks in the agriculture product prices in the future research; 5) hybrid optimization algorithm can be used to improve the prediction performance of the model in the future research.Originality/valueThe methods from this paper can provide reference for researchers, and the research trends proposed at the end of this paper can provide solutions or new research directions for relevant researchers.

Towards a better understanding of sustainability accounting and management research and teaching in North America: a look at the community

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 985-1007
Author(s):  
Charles H. Cho ◽  
Anna Kim ◽  
Michelle Rodrigue ◽  
Thomas Schneider
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
North American ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
The Future ◽  
Sustainability Accounting

Purpose The purpose of this paper is two-fold. The first is to provide insight into the academic life, teaching and research activities of active participants in the sustainability accounting and management academic community in North America. The second is to provide readers with an overview of the papers in this special issue. Design/methodology/approach To meet the first objective, we specifically sought out those who self-identify as sustainability accounting and management academics, based in North American universities and who actively engage in the sustainability academic community in North America. Using an anonymous online survey, this group was asked to respond to various questions about their academic life, research and teaching activities. Findings Survey respondents report that they choose to focus on sustainability accounting and management because they want to make a difference (change the world). To that end, the respondents identify carbon emissions and climate change, social issues such as inequalities, as well as grand challenges and sustainable development goals, as important research topics to pursue in the future. While passionate about their research topics, respondents generally note that research outlets that will serve to significantly move their careers forward are difficult to find. A relatively small number of respondents teach sustainability accounting or management, however, most courses taught are dedicated to the topic and teaching sustainability was identified as amongst the most enjoyable aspects of their academic lives. Practical implications With study respondents feeling closed out of a number of mainstream journals, career paths at North American institutions could appear somewhat limited for those choosing sustainability accounting and management research as a focus, interest and even passion. This is perhaps even more profound on the teaching side where from a practical perspective, we need to be teaching accountants and managers the significance of sustainability in and for the profession, yes – but even more so for society broadly. Social implications As we move into the digital age, it is important that professionals bend their minds to sustainability as much as they do to keep up with the “pace of change” on other fronts. A potential risk is that “high-tech” subsumes equally important social aspects that need to be embedded in the process of generating accounting and management professionals. Originality/value To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time a survey on the work experiences of a sample of scholars teaching and doing research in the area of sustainability accounting and management has been presented for publication. It is meant to provide some descriptive insights into what drives some active participants in this group of academics and reflect on where the future might lead as sustainability becomes an urgent necessity rather than a choice. These descriptive insights and reflections provide a starting point for future inquiries.

ICOs, the next generation of IPOs

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 761-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hashemi Joo ◽  
Yuka Nishikawa ◽  
Krishnan Dandapani
Keyword(s):  
Initial Public Offering ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Capital Funding ◽  
The Future ◽  
Public Offering ◽  
Further Development

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to recognize the benefits of the initial coin offering (ICO) as a way of raising funds and to present a detailed comparison between the ICO and the initial public offering to realize the future possibilities that this new funding method holds. Design/methodology/approach It is an exhaustive review of the ICO, the mechanism of crowdfunding, the blockchain technology behind it, benefits and current shortcomings of the ICO, and the potential future development of the ICO as a convenient and efficient way of raising capital. Findings ICOs have brought billions of dollars of funding to startups and projects worldwide in less than two years. Concurrently, many successful ICOs yielded extremely high returns to investors and believers of this new way of funding businesses. Research limitations/implications While the ICO is a revolutionary vehicle for business funding, it has raised concerns among users as well as potential investors about its risk and lack of regulation. The future of this innovative funding method highly depends on further development and placement of appropriate regulatory supervision, better understanding of risk and benefits and attaining the confidence of users. Originality/value This is a review of the advantages and drawbacks of the ICO. If the current fraud, market and cybersecurity risks can be mitigated and standardized regulations are developed, the ICO has a future to become an established way of capital funding or even replace the existing options, regardless of the size and age of companies.

scholarly journals Application of Discriminant Analysis for Avoiding the Risk of Quarry Operation Failure

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Adriana Csikosova ◽  
Maria Janoskova ◽  
Katarina Culkova
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Future ◽  
Correct Application ◽  
Future Economic Development ◽  
Business Sectors

Activity in the mining industry is based on the profitability principle similar to other business sectors. In the case of stone pits, gravel and sand quarries, it presents a very complex task, mainly due to the fact that the economy of localities is influenced greatly by natural conditions, which cannot be changed. The presented contribution deals with the problem of how mining companies, realizing the surface extraction of construction materials, could be profitable in the future. The main research method of this contribution presents regression and correlation analyses with the goal of determining parameters with a decisive influence on the future economic development of the locality. A complex system of stone pit, gravel and sand quarries demanded discriminant analysis to evaluate individual localities with the goal of dividing them into profitable and not profitable localities. The results of the contribution divide localities of quarry mining among profitable or not profitable, serving for predicting the future development of the company, based on discriminant analysis. The results of maximally possible measures respect assumptions, enabling the correct application of such multivariate statistical methods. A further orientation of the research in an area of model creation for predicting the future development of the company is possible in the application of logistic regression and neuron nets.

A survey of liveness detection methods for face biometric systems

Sensor Review ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Xin ◽  
Yi Liu ◽  
Zhi Liu ◽  
Xuemei Zhu ◽  
Lingshuang Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Face Recognition ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Fingerprint Recognition ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Liveness Detection ◽  
Biometric Systems ◽  
The Future ◽  
Face Biometric

Purpose Biometric systems are widely used for face recognition. They have rapidly developed in recent years. Compared with other approaches, such as fingerprint recognition, handwriting verification and retinal and iris scanning, face recognition is more straightforward, user friendly and extensively used. The aforementioned approaches, including face recognition, are vulnerable to malicious attacks by impostors; in such cases, face liveness detection comes in handy to ensure both accuracy and robustness. Liveness is an important feature that reflects physiological signs and differentiates artificial from real biometric traits. This paper aims to provide a simple path for the future development of more robust and accurate liveness detection approaches. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses about introduction to the face biometric system, liveness detection in face recognition system and comparisons between the different discussed works of existing measures. Originality/value This paper presents an overview, comparison and discussion of proposed face liveness detection methods to provide a reference for the future development of more robust and accurate liveness detection approaches.

Backpacker tourism: a perspective article

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-161
Author(s):  
Gang-Hua Chen ◽  
Songshan (Sam) Huang
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Future ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Rapid Pace

Purpose This paper aims to contemplate the past development of backpacker tourism research and assess the future development of backpacker tourism research. Design/methodology/approach The authors evaluate the research on backpacker tourism in the past in the following three aspects, namely, research themes, research methods and geographical and cultural contexts of research. Findings Backpackers and backpacker tourism have been evolving in the past 75 years, just as other groups of travelers and forms of travel have. With the rapid pace of globalization in our time, backpacker tourism and its kinship forms will remain an important international tourism phenomenon, with root reasons in different types of economies and societies. As such, it will remain to be a significant research subject for tourism researchers in the future. Originality/value This paper contemplates the past development and assesses the future development of backpacker tourism research.

Corporate governance of Islamic banks

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rihab Grassa ◽  
Hamadi Matoussi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gcc Countries ◽  
The Future

Purpose – This paper aims to understand the current governance practices and governance structure of Islamic banks (IBs) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asia countries with the purpose of providing relevant information in guiding the future development of the governance system for IBs. As well, the paper discusses and compares the state of the governance system in GCC countries (Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) and Southeast Asia countries (Malaysia and Indonesia). Design/methodology/approach – The study utilizes descriptive analysis approach in extracting and analyzing data collected for 83 IBs observed for the period 2002-2011. The authors test for differences in means and medians of corporate governance attributes between a sample of IBs in GCC countries and another one for Southeast Asia countries. They use selected variables of corporate governance of different governance structures, namely, the ownership structure, the board of directors, the Shariah board and the CEO attributes. Findings – The paper findings argue that there are significant differences and divergence of corporate governance structure of IBs in GCC countries and those in Southeast Asia countries. This position acknowledges that there are shortcomings to the existing governance framework for IBs which needs further improvement and standardization. Practical implications – The paper is a very useful source of information that may provide relevant guidelines in guiding the future development of corporate governance of IBs. As well, the paper provides relevant guidelines for improving regulations and laws covering the governance of IBs. Originality/value – This paper provides fresh data and recent information on the actual corporate governance system in IBs in GCC and Southeast Asia countries. As well, the paper discusses a significant shortage in corporate governance literature of Islamic finance.

scholarly journals Gender gaps in science: systematic review of the main explanations and research agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Tomassini
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Occupational Expectations ◽  
Research Agendas

Despite improvements in the incorporation of women in tertiary education and science, today persist several gender gaps in some scientific and technological areas worldwide. Understanding the factors that determine these gaps is essential to the incorporation of women into knowledge societies in terms of equity. The present research sought to explore and systematize the explanations given to this phenomenon by the international literature in the last four decades. The objectives were: (1). Analyze the evolution of the main research agendas and categorize these into groups (or clusters) of explanations, and (2) discuss the challenges that research agendas face in addressing the phenomenon in a multi-causal way. The data were obtained from the articles contained in the Web of Science (WoS) and were subjected to a systematic review using bibliometric and qualitative techniques. The analysis reveals an important growth of the research in this area within the social sciences, which is grouped into five main types of explanation: (1) student performance in STEM areas, (2) influence of gender stereotypes and models, (3) interests and educational-learning experiences, (4) educational-occupational expectations and choices, and (5) uneven advancement and performance in scientific careers. Evolution shows that explanations about performance and individual choice have lost weight in the present, giving rise to explanations about the influence of gender stereotypes and models within educational systems and socialization stages. This study thus contributes to the understanding of the causal factors that have determined gender gaps in science while identifying some gaps in research agendas.

scholarly journals Employee performance management: charting the field from 1998 to 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Frances Maley ◽  
Dabic Marina ◽  
Miriam Moeller
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Future ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the development and consider the future of one of the most controversial areas of human resource development – employee performance management (PM).Design/methodology/approachThrough bibliometrics, a multiple correspondence analysis identifies the main research directions of PM studies and provides a map of descriptors and a list of authors, along with a framework to track PM literature over 20 years (1998–2018).FindingsScholars have attempted to address some of the questions raised by earlier researchers. However, critical questions remain unanswered, and there is increasing dissatisfaction with the process. The most glaring yet unaddressed problem with PM is poor employee acceptability of the process.Practical implicationsIf the research gaps are addressed, the lack of acceptability of the PM could be resolved and more effectively managed in the future.Originality/valueThe study particularly addresses poor employee “acceptability” of the PM process, a subject that has received limited attention by scholars.

scholarly journals Qualitative research – mixed emotions

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Humphrey
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mixed Emotions ◽  
Accounting Research ◽  
The Future ◽  
Thinking Differently ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a personal, reflective analysis of publications over the last decade in Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (QRAM) and to assess the implications for the future development of the journal, the practice of qualitative accounting research and the broader standing of the accounting discipline. Design/methodology/approach – Reviewing QRAM published papers across a range of themes, including the spirit of generated debate, the representation and classification of qualitative research and the range of contributory authors. Using the review to identify important patterns and trends in the standing and practice of qualitative accounting research. Findings – Highlighting the existence and contribution of numerous carefully crafted, thought provoking papers published in QRAM and drawing on them to present a number of important challenges, priorities and attractive opportunities for the future development of qualitative accounting research. Encouraging greater diversity, flexibility and creativity in the undertaking and utilisation of qualitative accounting research. Practical implications – Emphasising how thinking differently about the emotions and lived experiences of qualitative accounting research(ers) can serve to inspire theoretical development, enhance trust in researcher judgement, and stimulate more fruitful and intellectually rewarding ways of doing qualitative accounting research. Originality/value – Reminding of the value of reading papers as compared to relying on formal journal rankings. Revealing residing defensiveness tendencies in the undertaking of qualitative accounting research and arguing that restrictive representations and conceptions of “legitimate” qualitative accounting research are constraining what can be achieved and experienced both by individual accounting researchers and the discipline more generally.

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