Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amit Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Amit Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Manpreet Kaur Author-X-Name-First: Manpreet Author-X-Name-Last: Kaur Title: Three decennaries of artificial neural networks in finance: a bibliometric review and future research agenda Abstract: Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have revolutionised financial operations due to their abilities to learn from nonlinear and unstructured financial data. The current study aims to systematically map the conceptual and intellectual structure of research on ANNs in the finance domain based on bibliometric analysis and network visualisation of 3,106 articles published during the period 1992 to 2022. The study identifies the research trends, major contributors, and scientific collaborations in the field. Bibliographic coupling analysis and co-citation analysis of the documents revealed five clusters and three clusters of documents, respectively. Additionally, the current study intensively reviewed the important studies lying in each cluster to provide a comprehensive assessment of the relevant literature, thereby uncovered the knowledge gaps and challenges, and provided recommendations for future studies. Therefore, the study can be taken as a baseline by future researchers and financial practitioners to advance in the concerned field with the appropriate approach. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 1-26 Issue: 1 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: neural networks; bibliometric; finance; forecasting; network analysis; research trends. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144039 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:1-26 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Parmod Parmod Author-X-Name-First: Parmod Author-X-Name-Last: Parmod Author-Name: Usha Arora Author-X-Name-First: Usha Author-X-Name-Last: Arora Author-Name: Farhat Akhtar Author-X-Name-First: Farhat Author-X-Name-Last: Akhtar Author-Name: Parveen Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Parveen Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: A study of perceived store image and behavioural intentions of Indian grocery consumers: the mediating effect of satisfaction Abstract: This paper aims to analyse the relationships among perceived store image (SI), satisfaction (SAT), and behavioural intentions (BI) of grocery consumers in the Indian context. Further, it examines the mediating role of satisfaction among store image and behavioural intentions. Psychometric properties of measurement scales of these constructs were tested with factor analysis. Subsequently, relationships between these were analysed through structural equation modelling. Results suggest a significant positive effect of store image on grocery consumers' satisfaction and behavioural intentions. Further, results showed a robust positive relationship between satisfaction and behavioural intentions. Satisfaction demonstrated a significant partial mediating effect between store image and behavioural intentions. This study manifests store image as a strong predictor of consumers' behavioural outcomes and thus advocates for more focus. It further shows that satisfied grocery consumers have beneficial behavioural intentions, so grocery managers should focus on satisfying them through personalised services, quality grocery, home delivery options, and managing productive relationships. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 27-44 Issue: 1 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: grocery consumers; store image; satisfaction; behavioural intentions; mediation analysis; organised grocery store; Indian grocery market; confirmatory factor analysis; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144040 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:27-44 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arti Gaur Author-X-Name-First: Arti Author-X-Name-Last: Gaur Author-Name: Sanju Verma Author-X-Name-First: Sanju Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: E-payment: a bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review Abstract: In today's world, everything is digital, from payments to purchasing to manufacturing. E-payment research has gained traction in recent years. Biblioshiny and VOSviewer tools were used to visualise the data and demonstrate the link using a sample of 1,274 articles obtained from the Scopus database. The goal of the current study is to pinpoint significant players, important geographies, and existing trends while also outlining potential future research avenues in the domain of e-payments. The study uses bibliometric, network, and content analysis in addition to a systematic examination of the literature. To determine the most influential papers and authors, citations and PageRank are used. To determine how the research area is structured intellectually, a co-citation network is developed. Using bibliometric tools, three clusters of research papers have been discovered, and the papers in the clusters have been analysed via content analysis. This study helps to present the development of the scientific literature on e-payment. In addition to identifying research gaps, the study proposes two actionable future research directions. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 45-72 Issue: 1 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: e-payment; co-citation; systematic literature review; bibliometric analysis; network analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144041 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:45-72 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Avijit Bakshi Author-X-Name-First: Avijit Author-X-Name-Last: Bakshi Author-Name: Pujari Sudharsana Reddy Author-X-Name-First: Pujari Sudharsana Author-X-Name-Last: Reddy Title: Does global spillover matter in the Indian money market? A vector error correction model Abstract: This study investigates the impact of transmission channels, including global liquidity, confidence, and exchange, on the Indian money market. The research aims to identify the predominant transmission channel and its influence on the repo and call money rates. A vector error correction model (VECM) analysed weekly data collected from the Reserve Bank of India, Bank of St. Louis, and Federal Reserve Bank from 29 April 2001 to 21 March 2021. The study finds a stable, genuine long-term relationship between call money rates and global liquidity, confidence channels and exchange channels. A long-run causality is also observed between call money rates and broad market indicators. Repo rates similarly exhibit a long-term, stable relationship with these factors, with short-term impacts observed from global liquidity and the exchange channel, but not from the VIX. The exchange channel and VIX are proven to be more predominant in influencing policy and call money rates. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 113-133 Issue: 1 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: global spillover; vector error correction model; VECM; weighted average call money rate; WACR; repo rate; confidence channel. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144042 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:113-133 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kirti Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Kirti Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Title: The association between corporate characteristics and human resource disclosures: the case of Indian corporate sector Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the association between corporate characteristics and voluntary human resource (HR) disclosure practices of the Indian corporate sector. The study has been conducted on 267 companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE-500 Index) from the time period of starting from F.Y. 2012-2013 to 2019-2020. The outcomes of two-way LSDV regression model show that some characteristics have had significant effects on HR disclosure practices of the Indian listed companies, such as company age, leverage, ownership concentration, liquidity, total number of pages of an annual report and company size, profitability are partly affect the HR disclosure practices of the sample companies. Overall, it can be said that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and other regulatory bodies will take steps based on the HRDI developed in this study to make HR disclosure practices mandatory in India. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 73-112 Issue: 1 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: corporate characteristics; human resource disclosure index; HRDI; annual reports; content analysis; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144043 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:73-112 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kirti Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Kirti Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Author-Name: Anju Verma Author-X-Name-First: Anju Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: Human resource disclosure practices among Indian corporates: a comparative analysis of public and private sector listed companies Abstract: The purpose of the study is to make comparison of human resource disclosure practices among public and private sector listed companies in India. The outcomes portray that there is a significance difference in Human Resource Disclosure Index (HRDI) between both the sectors. The HRDI of public sector is more in comparison to private sector. Further, the results of one-way LSDV regression model show that, in case of public sector companies, age, net sales, market capitalisation, return on total assets, quick ratio, pages of an annual report have significant positive and current ratio, type of auditor have significant negative effect on HRDI. In case of private sector companies, net sales, market capitalisation, earnings per share, return on total assets, return on equity, quick ratio, type of auditor, pages of an annual report have significant positive and age, promoter's holding, profit after tax, current ratio have significant negative effect on HRDI. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 135-169 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: public sector; private sector; annual report; human resource disclosure; content analysis; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144467 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:135-169 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sourav Paul Author-X-Name-First: Sourav Author-X-Name-Last: Paul Author-Name: Abhik Kumar Mukherjee Author-X-Name-First: Abhik Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Mukherjee Author-Name: Kallal Banerjee Author-X-Name-First: Kallal Author-X-Name-Last: Banerjee Title: Entrepreneurial intention of post-graduate business administration students of a public university of West Bengal: an empirical study Abstract: This study aims to identify the relevant factors influencing the entrepreneurial intention of post-graduate students of the business administration programme and then focuses to measure the difference in responses among the students on the relevant factors as per personal and family background. As a sample, 70 post-graduate students with different specialisations in the business administration programmes of a public university in West Bengal have been considered in this study. RWS has been undertaken to identify the relevant factors influencing the entrepreneurial intention of students and the difference in responses among the students on the relevant factors as per personal and family background has been measured using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H tests. Male students have more intention towards entrepreneurship than females. Moreover, students whose fathers are self-employed and have high family income tend to have a higher inclination towards entrepreneurship. Additionally, TM specialisation students have a strong intention to become entrepreneurs in future endeavours. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 204-223 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial intention; students; business administration programme. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144468 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:204-223 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: K. Nisha Pavithran Author-X-Name-First: K. Nisha Author-X-Name-Last: Pavithran Author-Name: Surendra Kumar Bhogal Author-X-Name-First: Surendra Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Bhogal Title: An analytical study of burgeoning post-COVID business strategies for reviving MSMEs in India-with reference to Delhi NCR Abstract: The nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many economic sectors. The MSME sector was nearly destroyed by the nationwide lockdown brought on by the deadly pandemic due to the moratorium of businesses, upheaval in the supply chain, business loss, widespread worker reverse relocation, and, most importantly, a cash flow crisis. As a result, the government stepped up to support the revival of the MSME sector through various interventions. However, the government's relief plan for the MSME sector was criticised for being insensitive to the unique requirements of micro and small businesses. This article analyses the implication of COVID on MSMEs in the Delhi NCR region. The present study will emphasise the degree of risks and vulnerability to which MSMEs are exposed to COVID-19. Moreover, this study has a significant need in future since it will also highlight post-COVID-19 strategies to revive the position of MSME in India. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 224-238 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: COVID-19; economy; business strategies; micro, small medium enterprises; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144469 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:224-238 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Priyanka R. Naagar Author-X-Name-First: Priyanka R. Author-X-Name-Last: Naagar Author-Name: Shabnam Saxena Author-X-Name-First: Shabnam Author-X-Name-Last: Saxena Title: Examining grievance handling procedures and employee satisfaction: a study of procedural justice in Indian organisations Abstract: This study examines how grievance handling procedures, policies, reporting, and identification sources influence employee satisfaction in Indian organisations. A questionnaire was distributed to 520 employees in the manufacturing and service sectors, and 331 responses were analysed using SPSS-21 and AMOS-21. Descriptive and correlational analyses revealed interrelationships among the constructs. Multiple regression analysis, supported by bootstrapping effects, provided strong evidence of the positive impact of grievance handling procedures on employee satisfaction. Practical implications include recommendations for HRM and the manufacturing and service sectors to implement a robust grievance handling procedure based on procedural justice. This study contributes empirical evidence to the field of HRM, highlighting the substantiated impact of grievance handling on employee satisfaction. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 239-261 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: employee satisfaction; grievance handling procedure; GHP; open door policy; procedural justice; grievance reporting. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144470 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:239-261 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Naveen Luthara Author-X-Name-First: Naveen Author-X-Name-Last: Luthara Author-Name: Manish Solanki Author-X-Name-First: Manish Author-X-Name-Last: Solanki Author-Name: Vivek Karmokar Author-X-Name-First: Vivek Author-X-Name-Last: Karmokar Author-Name: Vishal D. Chavan Author-X-Name-First: Vishal D. Author-X-Name-Last: Chavan Author-Name: Rafique Khan Author-X-Name-First: Rafique Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Author-Name: Maulin Shah Author-X-Name-First: Maulin Author-X-Name-Last: Shah Title: Effect of e-wallets' prior application on consumer satisfaction Abstract: Online transactions increased considerably after the demonstration. This creative challenge is growing exponentially in relation to the strength of the deliverables from providers of e-wallet services. The purpose of this study was to determine whether current e-wallet users were happy with the platform's numerous features. This cross-sectional study was conducted in an effort to investigate the effects of several performance factors that are important to e-wallets, such as transaction speed, authentication, encryption, soft wale performance, and main details. Usable sample of 451 were collected from the respondents who were using e-wallets for the transaction purpose. The two factors that had the greatest impact on user satisfaction with electronic wallets were authentication and encryption mechanism. This study used multiple regression analysis to assess the impact of all contributing factors. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 170-183 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: online user; e-wallets; satisfaction encryption mechanism; authentications; performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144471 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:170-183 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Deep Shaileshkumar Upadhyaya Author-X-Name-First: Deep Shaileshkumar Author-X-Name-Last: Upadhyaya Author-Name: Mohammed Shakil Malek Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Shakil Author-X-Name-Last: Malek Title: A bibliometric and scientometric approach-based review of Indian cultural and environmental indicators influencing health and safety in construction industry Abstract: Construction workers have a high rate of serious injuries and deaths due to dangerous working conditions. Understanding the Indicators Influencing Health and Safety in Construction (IIHSIC) may reduce construction dangers and occurrences. This analysis extracted 181 papers from SCOPUS. This study examined the literature to find the International Institute of High Scientific and Intellectual Capacities (IIHSIC). A VOSviewer is used for scientometric analysis and scientific mapping. An intensive review of the papers obtained allowed the current research to provide a complete qualitative discourse that neatly encompasses four unique clusters of words related to the issue under consideration. These clusters include organisational, behavioural, performance, and protective characteristics. These indicators provide stakeholders and policymakers a framework to improve on-site safety. These indicators help stakeholders and policymakers assess health and safety practises, identify areas for improvement, and execute targeted interventions to reduce risks and enhance workplace safety. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 184-203 Issue: 2 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: scientometric; indicators; health and safety; construction; VOSviewer. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144472 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:184-203 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kirti Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Kirti Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Author-Name: Anju Verma Author-X-Name-First: Anju Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: Company characteristics and human resource disclosure practices in Indian corporates Abstract: The objective of the present research paper is to examine the effect of company characteristics on human resource (HR) disclosure practices in selected Indian listed companies. The study has been conducted on 345 companies listed on NSE-500 Index. The findings of the study show that net fixed assets, net sales, market capitalisation, earnings per share, return on total assets, return on equity, quick ratio and pages of an annual report have positive effect on HRDI and this effect is significant. Profit after tax has negative effect on HRDI and this effect is also significant. The HRDI constructed in the present study used by Indian corporate sector as a yardstick to improve their HRDI in future. The Accounting Institute of India and other regulatory bodies should develop guidelines for better reporting of HR. They should come up with HR disclosure sheet for better disclosing the HR information. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 318-344 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: human resource disclosure practices; company characteristics; Human Resource Disclosure Index; HRDI; annual reports; content analysis; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144903 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:318-344 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sarthak Bhatt Author-X-Name-First: Sarthak Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatt Author-Name: MohammedShakil Malek Author-X-Name-First: MohammedShakil Author-X-Name-Last: Malek Author-Name: Jayesh Juremalani Author-X-Name-First: Jayesh Author-X-Name-Last: Juremalani Title: Navigating the road to success: unravelling the key factors influencing PPP selection in Indian road projects Abstract: The government uses important success factors (ISF) to choose PPP projects. This study examines India's public-private partnership (PPP) road projects' institutional and systemic factors (ISFs). A thorough literature study found 41 ISFs in the early phase. A group of public-private-academic specialists reviewed and confirmed these ISFs. In this paper, a study on important success factors (ISFs) of Indian road PPP projects is carried out. The study regulated a crucial participant opinion survey. The importance index method revealed twenty-six critical success criteria. Six stages were analysed - pre-qualification, bidding, concession, building, performance, and handover. Statistics were used to analyse percipience. This research investigates the adoption of public-private partnerships (PPP) in the Indian road sector. This report will inform PPP road project decisions. The research improves comprehension of public-private partnership (PPP) road projects. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 345-364 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: important success factors; ISFs; importance index; public-private partnership; PPP; roads. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144904 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:345-364 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amit Kishore Sinha Author-X-Name-First: Amit Kishore Author-X-Name-Last: Sinha Author-Name: Sanjay Saxena Author-X-Name-First: Sanjay Author-X-Name-Last: Saxena Author-Name: Sandeep Singh Author-X-Name-First: Sandeep Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: Holistic development of learners: a case study of selected Indian gurukuls for modern-age education Abstract: Globally educational institutions are trying to improve their teaching pedagogies and resources to ensure the overall development of students. Schools are putting sincere efforts towards the betterment of the learning environment. But still, some of the areas of a student's personality are not significantly developed in modern schools. If we look at the ancient Indian period, 'Gurukuls' were at the centre of learning. Even today too few gurukuls are operating in the world. Through this paper, the authors are trying to study the activities conducted for learners at the gurukuls. To identify significant features of gurukul education system, case study method is being used. The authors visited two prominent gurukuls of India, interviewed the administrators, teachers, and students, and summarised the findings. After a detailed analysis of the collected information, it is found that many gurukul-related activities can be used by modern-age educational institutions for the holistic development of students. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 365-388 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: holistic education; gurukul education; school education; ancient Indian education system; Indian knowledge system. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144905 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:365-388 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Senthil Arasu Balasubramanian Author-X-Name-First: Senthil Arasu Author-X-Name-Last: Balasubramanian Author-Name: J. Nancy Christina Author-X-Name-First: J. Nancy Author-X-Name-Last: Christina Author-Name: P. Sridevi Author-X-Name-First: P. Author-X-Name-Last: Sridevi Title: Financial sentiment analysis of news articles with long text corpus for equity portfolio construction Abstract: Forecasting stock performance is a well-researched area. In recent times, textual data related to stock market are considered to have more meaningful insights and various natural language processing (NLP) techniques are employed to process it. Several studies have used news headlines to predict stock market performance and most of the studies focus on short-term forecasting which considers lags of days or less and pose a higher risk than investing over a long-term. In this study, long text corpus of news articles of non-financial stocks from Nifty 50 is analysed with an objective to construct an equity portfolio. A pre-trained NLP model FinBERT was used to analyse the sentiment of the financial text. The resulting portfolio was found to outperform the market. However, few stocks with extraordinary performance were missed as the stocks for the portfolio were selected using news articles as the only source. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 389-407 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: sentiment analysis; natural language processing; NLP; news corpus; BERT-base-NER; FinBERT; Nifty; equity portfolio. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144909 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:389-407 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aby Emmanuel Lopus Author-X-Name-First: Aby Emmanuel Author-X-Name-Last: Lopus Author-Name: Libina Babu Author-X-Name-First: Libina Author-X-Name-Last: Babu Title: COVID-19 influences the academic education of hotel management students in India and educational development based on National Education Policy Abstract: Hotel management education is one of the most competent and skilful programs available around the world. This study investigates the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational system of hotel management students in India. People studying hospitality should have strong communication skills, moral attitudes, team spirit, and several other abilities that are impacted by the pandemic and cannot be experienced through virtual learning. The National Education Policy (NEP) is an extensive principle that explains the nation's educational success. It offers the potential for foreign universities to gain access to Indian higher education. The policy is the best choice for training and assessment. It tries to eliminate several existing impediments to students pursuing an additional career. NEP's existing plans include investigations and the reconstruction of hotel management higher education. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 300-317 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: National Education Policy; NEP; COVID-19; hotel management institution; hospitality; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144910 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:300-317 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rohit Rastogi Author-X-Name-First: Rohit Author-X-Name-Last: Rastogi Author-Name: Yashaswi Upadhyay Author-X-Name-First: Yashaswi Author-X-Name-Last: Upadhyay Author-Name: Naman Joshi Author-X-Name-First: Naman Author-X-Name-Last: Joshi Author-Name: Tanisha Giri Author-X-Name-First: Tanisha Author-X-Name-Last: Giri Title: Radiation of gadgets along with happiness index analysis using Herbal Homa therapy through IoT: a sustainable way of living in smart cities of 21st century Abstract: This research paper deals with the most common problems faced by people measuring parameters by IoT devices and role of Yagyopathy as a cure for diseases caused by stress, anxiety and depression. In Vedic science, the impact of air pollution is decreased by Yagyopathy and Homa therapy. Herbal Homa therapy is an asset to get relief from mental health and peace. Furthermore, this research paper helps in widening the world of IoT with Herbal Homa. The manuscript iterates about the effects of Homa therapy on human health, mental trauma, happiness increase, and the reduction of mal-effects of gadget radiation. The study elaborates on an alternative, and non-injectionable and non-penetrating approach of ancient Indian Yagya effects which may be a revolution in curbing the current crisis of the 21st century world. The results were encouraging and an extended version has been published in portals of international repute. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 263-299 Issue: 3 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: machine learning; ML; artificial intelligence; AI; IoT devices; Yajna; mantra; economic growth; knowledge management; sustainable society; happiness index; radiation analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144915 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:3:p:263-299 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Charu Saxena Author-X-Name-First: Charu Author-X-Name-Last: Saxena Author-Name: Pardeep Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Pardeep Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Revisiting the service quality dimensions of banks in India during the pandemic times: the moderating role of gender and banking experience Abstract: To withstand the changing market conditions and revenue pressure in the global economic downturn due to the COVID-19 crisis, service quality has emerged as the most critical component of the competitiveness of the banking industry in India. This study aims to revisit and analyse the quality of services rendered by the public sector and private sector banks in India during the pandemic. The moderating role of gender and banking experience of customers is also assessed in the current research. To examine the proposed model, a structural equation modelling (SEM) technique is employed on a sample of 600 banking customers from the Punjab District, using AMOS software. The results suggest that factors such as reliability, accessibility, assurance, tangibility, and responsiveness influence customer satisfaction in the banking sector. However, empathy factors do not hold any relevance to customer satisfaction. Gender plays a moderating role in the linkage between service quality and customer satisfaction. Additionally, people with more banking experience are found to be more satisfied with banking services. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 443-461 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: service quality; customer satisfaction; moderating role; banking experience; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145666 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:443-461 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anila Aravindakshan Pillai Author-X-Name-First: Anila Aravindakshan Author-X-Name-Last: Pillai Title: Perceiving e-emotional conscience in Indian advertisements Abstract: A more complete understanding of one's own behaviour is made possible by positive psychology, which offers a unique viewpoint on what drives people, how they feel, and how decisions are made. The psychology of advertising focuses on fostering empathy for a good or service in order to increase one's propensity to use or purchase it. How we relate to advertisements can be influenced by their physical components, such as people, images, and even colours along with the shared feelings on screen. The objective is to examine advertising, which is generally considered a time invader, through the lens of emotional intelligence. The paper also proposes a new term, 'e-emotions', for the analysis since the emotions that are the key element of the study are expressed through the digital space of advertisements in traditional media using self-awareness dimension of emotional intelligence proposed by Daniel Goleman to analyse selected Indian advertisements. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 526-540 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: emotional intelligence; self-awareness; decision making skills; Indian advertisements; emotions; soft skills; traditional media. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145667 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:526-540 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anurag Chourasia Author-X-Name-First: Anurag Author-X-Name-Last: Chourasia Author-Name: P.C. Bahuguna Author-X-Name-First: P.C. Author-X-Name-Last: Bahuguna Title: Strategic human resource management and organisational performance - mediating effect of relational climate in public sector in India Abstract: Interactions and relationships among the members of an organisation constitute the foundation of an organisation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the interactional aspect of strategic human resource management (SHRM) and empirically test the role of relational climate in enhancing organisational performance (OP). This research is anchored on the 'relational models theory' of Fiske (1992) to explain relational climate and the 'social interdependence theory' of Johnson and Johnson (2005) to comprehend how relational climate affects OP. Data were obtained from 327 executives through a questionnaire survey from ten public sector oil companies in India and analysed through SPSS and structural equation modelling. By empirically examining a positive correlation between relational climate and organisational performance, this study adds to the body of knowledge on relational HRM. Hence, managers must build an effective relational climate that will facilitate in developing a relational climate in the workplace to improve organisational performance. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 409-428 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: relational climate; relational models theory; social interdependence theory; organisational performance; strategic human resource management; SHRM; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145668 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:409-428 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manohar Kapse Author-X-Name-First: Manohar Author-X-Name-Last: Kapse Author-Name: Pragya Sharma Jain Author-X-Name-First: Pragya Sharma Author-X-Name-Last: Jain Author-Name: Anuradha Pathak Author-X-Name-First: Anuradha Author-X-Name-Last: Pathak Author-Name: Jeanne Poulose Author-X-Name-First: Jeanne Author-X-Name-Last: Poulose Author-Name: Vinod Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Vinod Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Title: Intrinsic motivational factors and creative and innovative work behaviour of employees: the mediating effect of creative personality Abstract: The study investigates the relationship among intrinsic motivational factors, employee creative behaviour, employee innovative behaviour, and creative personality. This study analysed the mediating effect of creative personality between intrinsic motivational factor with creative and innovative behaviour of IT sector employee. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling. The study found a positive relationship between intrinsic motivational behaviour and creative personality; creative personality and employee creative behaviour; creative personality and innovative behaviour; and intrinsic motivational factor and employee innovative behaviour. The study also found partial mediating effect of creative personality between intrinsic motivational factor and creative behaviour and also innovative behaviour. Findings contribute to new insights to the existing literature by examining the mediating effects of creative personality between intrinsic motivational behaviour, and creative and innovative behaviour of IT sector employees. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 481-503 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: creativity; intrinsic motivational factors; innovative work behaviour; creative behaviour; creative personality. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145669 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:481-503 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Komal Y. Pandya Author-X-Name-First: Komal Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Pandya Author-Name: Narayan Baser Author-X-Name-First: Narayan Author-X-Name-Last: Baser Title: Investigating the impact of spiritual leadership on organisation performance with mediating role of calling and membership: IT sector as a case study Abstract: Spiritual leaders have a deep sense of purpose, ethical standards, and compassion for their employees, which this study examines. According to a study, spiritual leadership improves organisational performance, employee engagement, dedication, and productivity. Using structural equation modelling (SEM), 453 IT professionals' perceptions of spiritual leadership and business performance are examined. SEM examines how spiritual leadership affects company success. Study shows direct and indirect effects. Spiritual leadership boosts IT team performance. Calling and membership also mediate spiritual leadership-organisational success. This study emphasises the relevance of spiritual leadership in IT businesses and the need for leaders to have a clear purpose, fundamental values, and genuine concern for employee well-being. It also shows how giving employees a feeling of purpose and belonging can increase organisational performance. IT, HR, and organisational strategists can boost employee performance and corporate success by prioritising spiritual leadership and fostering a sense of calling and membership. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 541-559 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: spiritual leadership; organisation performance; IT; structural equation modelling; SEM; calling membership. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145670 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:541-559 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ajitav Acharya Author-X-Name-First: Ajitav Author-X-Name-Last: Acharya Author-Name: Abhijit Mohanty Author-X-Name-First: Abhijit Author-X-Name-Last: Mohanty Author-Name: Manoranjan Dash Author-X-Name-First: Manoranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Dash Author-Name: Biswo Ranjan Mishra Author-X-Name-First: Biswo Ranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Mishra Author-Name: Kamalakanta Muduli Author-X-Name-First: Kamalakanta Author-X-Name-Last: Muduli Author-Name: Suchismita Swain Author-X-Name-First: Suchismita Author-X-Name-Last: Swain Title: Analysis of overall customer satisfaction towards bancassurance in emerging economies Abstract: The study's goal is to analyse customers' overall satisfaction with bancassurance products offered by retail banks in India. This study conceptualises three second-order categories, 'satisfaction with agent', 'satisfaction with company', and 'satisfaction with functional services', and assesses their impact on overall consumer satisfaction with bancassurance in an emerging economy like India. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire. Purposive sampling was used to choose 344 customers. PLS-SEM 4.0 was used to assess hypotheses as well as the constructs' validity and reliability. The results show that the second-order factor model was empirically valid and that the three second-order constructs have a positive and significant impact on overall consumer satisfaction with bancassurance. Similarly, the association between first-order constructs and their associated second-order constructs was found to be statistically significant. This study proposes a novel paradigm for predicting total customer satisfaction in the banking industry that combines second-order constructs. This study will be valuable for mapping the quality dimensions of bancassurance services in order to improve customer satisfaction in an emerging economy. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 504-525 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: bancassurance; service quality; overall customer satisfaction; Indian retail banking; PLS-SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145671 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:504-525 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gouri R. Javali Author-X-Name-First: Gouri R. Author-X-Name-Last: Javali Author-Name: B.K. Madhu Author-X-Name-First: B.K. Author-X-Name-Last: Madhu Title: Influence of leadership behaviours in enhancing employee performance with reference to work characteristics of virtual teams Abstract: For any organisation to be successful, employee performance is very crucial. The growing importance of leadership roles and behaviours in increasing virtual teams' employee performance has been the catalyst of this study. The study is empiric in nature. Focus-group discussions and online survey using a questionnaire were done, yielding 180 replies from virtual groups of software professionals of Bengaluru. The data gathered is then analysed with the IBM SPSS 20 application utilising inference and descriptive statistics. The study indicated a positively significant correlation among the leadership behaviours and work characteristics, which leads to improved employee performance in virtual teams. The analysis provides experiential data that reinforces the idea of leadership behaviours, which states that whenever leaders demonstrate greater levels of task and relations-oriented leadership behaviour contributing to work characteristics in a simulated setting, employee performance can be optimised. The study's managerial implications and potential possibilities for further research are mentioned at the end of the paper. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 462-480 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: leaders' behaviours; work characteristics; employee performance; virtual teams. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145672 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:462-480 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sundaresvaran Balakrishnan Author-X-Name-First: Sundaresvaran Author-X-Name-Last: Balakrishnan Author-Name: N. Bargavi Author-X-Name-First: N. Author-X-Name-Last: Bargavi Title: An in-depth review on campus recruitment and the challenges faced Abstract: In campus placement cells of educational institutions used to assist corporates in posting their status on college campus bulletin boards in the past decade. Students who are graduating from college are encouraged to apply. Corporates' stagnant recruiting budgets and outdated recruitment processes do not excite graduating students, which leads to high student demand. Recruiting high-standard students requires creative talent on the part of the hiring authority and their position. Overseeing the budgets for on-campus recruitment programs is a very important task. It was used in the olden days to measure the success of higher education by the knowledge and skills the students acquired. Students are ranked according to the number and average salary of successful job placements they receive on campus, and this is considered a mandatory requirement by institutions. Students that are about to graduate from educational institutions are recruited by corporations through campus recruitment. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 429-442 Issue: 4 Volume: 34 Year: 2025 Keywords: campus recruitment; universities; India; advantages; challenges; corporate sector. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145681 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:429-442 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shubhangi Gautam Author-X-Name-First: Shubhangi Author-X-Name-Last: Gautam Author-Name: Pardeep Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Pardeep Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Prominent behavioural biases affecting investment decisions: a systematic literature review with TCCM and bibliometric analysis Abstract: Behavioural finance since its inception is centred on bridging the gap between psychology and finance. The study aims to discover the most common behavioural biases in investment decision-making and to find new emerging dimensions for further research. This research employed the PRISMA guidelines to finalise the research studies for final review. The review paper adopted the TCCM 'a theory development, context, characteristics, and methodology' and bibliometric approach to analyse the 'Scopus-indexed' research publications. The study establishes that behavioural biases are inescapable; and they are bound to influence individuals, corporates, financial analysts, or other investors' investment choices, whether positively or negatively. The research concludes that prospect theory, heuristics, and herding are three categories of biases that mostly influence and impact the opinions of prospective investors. Moreover, the relationships of behavioural finance with neurofinance and emotional intelligence are recognised as the most promising emerging areas for future research. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 96-120 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: behavioural biases; herding bias; investment decision; mental accounting; overconfidence bias. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146443 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:96-120 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sonia Garg Author-X-Name-First: Sonia Author-X-Name-Last: Garg Author-Name: Karam Pal Narwal Author-X-Name-First: Karam Pal Author-X-Name-Last: Narwal Author-Name: Priyanka Rani Author-X-Name-First: Priyanka Author-X-Name-Last: Rani Title: The impact of macroeconomic determinants on gold prices: an empirical study on Indian market using ARDL approach Abstract: The present study investigates the relationship between gold prices and macroeconomic determinants such as the consumer price index (CPI), gross domestic product (GDP), interest rate (INT), and exchange rate (EXR) by applying an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) for the period spanning from January 2011 to March 2020 in India. The results of the study found that the price of gold has a cointegration relationship with inflation, GDP, interest rate, exchange rate and stock market index. Further, in the long-run, CPI and the stock market index are the major macroeconomic variables that impact gold prices. In the short-run, only the exchange rate significantly influences gold prices, along with the different lagged periods of other variables. The results of this study are significant for economists, policymakers, investors and academicians. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 77-95 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: macroeconomic determinants; gold; autoregressive distributed lag model; futures prices; exchange rate. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146444 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:77-95 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pooja Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Pooja Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Ankita Chaturvedi Author-X-Name-First: Ankita Author-X-Name-Last: Chaturvedi Title: Relationship of accounting information system's characteristics and profitability: a perceptual study of the insurance sector in India Abstract: The accounting information system (AIS) is a constituent of an organisation's information system that benefits data processing. Such a dataset aids management in making choices that have a big impact on the business's profitability. Data collection, maintenance, records keeping, and information production are only a few of the essential functions offered by accounting information systems. The purpose of the study was to determine what factors contributed to the Indian insurance industry's increased profitability in terms of accounting information system characteristics. 400 insurance professionals from these chosen insurance companies made up the study sample. Reliability analysis and regression approach applied to analyse the results using SPSS. Data were obtained through simple random sampling. The results showed a statistically significant relation between the AIS' characteristics and these insurance companies' profitability. The study's findings demonstrated that higher profitability is a direct outcome of accounting information systems' efficiency, reliability, usability, data quality, and accuracy. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 121-136 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: relationship; accounting information system characteristics; profitability; regression; insurance companies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146445 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:121-136 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Christo Aditya Bikram Bepari Author-X-Name-First: Christo Aditya Bikram Author-X-Name-Last: Bepari Author-Name: Manoranjan Dash Author-X-Name-First: Manoranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Dash Author-Name: Bibhuti Bhusan Pradhan Author-X-Name-First: Bibhuti Bhusan Author-X-Name-Last: Pradhan Author-Name: Ibanga Kpereobong Friday Author-X-Name-First: Ibanga Kpereobong Author-X-Name-Last: Friday Title: A machine learning perspective in predicting Historical Index Data Abstract: Predicting the stock market is a perpetual challenge due to the vast amount of data generated daily. This study explores the application of machine learning (ML) techniques to address this challenge. With the aid of big data analytics, we investigate the advancements in ML for stock market forecast. The primary focus of this study is the prediction of Historical Index Data – Nifty, with implications that extend to other stocks. Through an extensive literature review, we examine existing research on stock market prediction and identify gaps in the current understanding. Through systematic experiments and rigorous evaluation, we contribute to the existing body of knowledge on stock market prediction. Our findings highlight the potential of ML techniques, particularly the hybrid XGBoost-GRU model, for accurate and informed stock market forecasting. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 44-56 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: financial innovation; machine learning; XGBoost-GRU; artificial intelligence. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146446 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:44-56 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gourab De Author-X-Name-First: Gourab Author-X-Name-Last: De Author-Name: Ayona Bhattacharjee Author-X-Name-First: Ayona Author-X-Name-Last: Bhattacharjee Author-Name: Neena Sondhi Author-X-Name-First: Neena Author-X-Name-Last: Sondhi Author-Name: Himanshu Joshi Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu Author-X-Name-Last: Joshi Title: Exploring preventive healthcare behaviour in the Indian context Abstract: With the increasing global incidence of lifestyle diseases in modern times, it is imperative to adopt preventive healthcare behaviour to avert the occurrence of these ailments efficiently. This study adopts a qualitative methodology using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with urban adult Indian consumers to understand different aspects of preventive healthcare behaviour. The exploratory study identifies key factors influencing an individual's adoption of such healthcare behaviour. The study also reveals how adopting this behaviour may impact a person's subjective well-being. The findings are theoretically significant, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding preventive healthcare behaviour. The study has important implications for firms in the segment of preventive healthcare products and the services sector as it provides information about factors that can enhance the adoption of preventive healthcare behaviour. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 17-43 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: preventive healthcare behaviour; PHB; subjective well-being; SWB; qualitative approach; health value; health literacy; self-efficacy; health consciousness; digital health information seeking; DHIS; social support. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146447 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:17-43 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Seshadev Sahoo Author-X-Name-First: Seshadev Author-X-Name-Last: Sahoo Author-Name: Saurabh Khandelwal Author-X-Name-First: Saurabh Author-X-Name-Last: Khandelwal Title: Paytm IPO, a case of deliberate overpricing? Abstract: This case study presents a technical analysis of Paytm's IPO launched in November 2021, which garnered ₹18,300 crores through a combination of new issuances and offers for sale (OFS). The study investigates the reasons behind the subsequent 56.5% share price decline within three months. In-depth examination of Paytm's pre-IPO performance, post-IPO financials, and potential forecast impacting the listing price is conducted. The authors delve into the motivations driving the IPO and discuss shareholder profit maximisation. Regulatory oversight's role in approving such listings is also scrutinised. The study highlights the necessity of comprehensive due diligence, including financial performance assessment, management evaluation, and corporate governance analysis, in IPO investments. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 1-16 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: regulatory oversight; due diligence; digital economy; financial performance; fintech; initial public offering; IPO; pre-IPO investors; anchor investors; demonetisation; start-up; investors return; forecasting; projections; Dupont analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146448 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:1-16 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bhoopendra Singh Author-X-Name-First: Bhoopendra Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Sonu Goyal Author-X-Name-First: Sonu Author-X-Name-Last: Goyal Title: Trends in MOOC research performed using technology frameworks: a systematic literature review of (2010–2022) Abstract: The massive surge of research studies conducted on MOOCs is a testament to the significance that MOOCs hold within the higher education and upskilling sector. Among the various technological models employed to understand e-learning consumer behaviour, the <i>unified theory of acceptance and use of technology</i> (UTAUT) has successfully shaped the landscape of future research studies. Furthermore, researchers have adapted and extended UTAUT into its enhanced version, UTAUT2, to assess MOOC user behaviour more effectively across four key aspects: adoption, continuance, experience and engagement. This paper explores various aspects of MOOC research by addressing five crucial research questions. By conducting a comprehensive literature review and analysing data, we gain valuable insights into the most investigated themes, extensions of UTAUT-1%2, geographical distribution, research methodologies, and citation trends in MOOC research. These findings serve as a guide for future researchers, shedding light on research gaps, emerging trends, and pathways to advance knowledge in the field. Additionally, it draws attention to under-researched factors such as course quality, content quality, gamification, affiliation, course duration, and educator (instructor) quality, which have the potential to further enhance the effectiveness of the technology framework in explaining MOOC user behaviour. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 57-76 Issue: 1 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: massive open online course; MOOC; UTAUT; UTAUT2; systematic literature review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146450 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:57-76 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Parveen Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Parveen Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Anu Lohan Author-X-Name-First: Anu Author-X-Name-Last: Lohan Title: Link between various construct of workplace spirituality and job satisfaction in banking sector in Indian context: a proposed model Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the link between workplace spirituality and job satisfaction in the banking sector within the Indian context. For this study, 250 managers from 10 banks were contacted through personal interactions and emails to collect data. The research explores the correlation between workplace spirituality and job satisfaction, and it also develops a regression equation considering various constructs of workplace spirituality as independent variables and job satisfaction as the dependent variable. The findings indicate a positive and significant correlation between workplace spirituality and job satisfaction. Therefore, it is suggested that banks should explore the option of institutionalising spiritual values and techniques in the workplace. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 137-146 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: workplace spirituality; job satisfaction; Indian culture; correlation; regression. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146678 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:137-146 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aamer Al Aflak Author-X-Name-First: Aamer Al Author-X-Name-Last: Aflak Author-Name: Priya Vij Author-X-Name-First: Priya Author-X-Name-Last: Vij Title: Understanding the influence of psychological factors on consumer behaviour: a study of green FMCG purchases Abstract: Consumer interest and concern in environmental issues have increased, which increased attention on environmental sustainability. The research goal to examine consumer behaviour towards buying green fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) utilising norm activation theory with personal norm mediating role and extended variables perceived consumer effectiveness and environmental concern. A survey method used, the data collected from 302 valid surveys was assessed by the 'partial least squares-structural equation modelling' approach. The research targeted consumer from the top three cities in Punjab from population and literacy aspect. The findings indicated that customer behaviour to purchase green items influenced by personal norm. With the exception of environmental concern, which had no indirect significant impact on purchase behaviour, perceived consumer effectiveness, awareness of consequences plus attribution of responsibility, were all positively correlated with buy behaviour. This study seeks to ascertain the role that psychological factors play in influencing a person's choice to buy green products. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 168-184 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: consumer behaviour; green FMCG; psychological factors. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146679 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:168-184 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tanmoyee Bhattacharjee Author-X-Name-First: Tanmoyee Author-X-Name-Last: Bhattacharjee Author-Name: Anirban Baitalik Author-X-Name-First: Anirban Author-X-Name-Last: Baitalik Author-Name: Biplab Bera Author-X-Name-First: Biplab Author-X-Name-Last: Bera Title: Knowledge and uses of ethnomedicinal plants: a study on tribal communities of Joypur forest, West Bengal (India) Abstract: This research delves into the ethnomedicinal expertise held by tribal communities residing in the Joypur forest region of West Bengal, India. The study's primary focus is to document and analyse the knowledge of 21 key plant species integral to their traditional healthcare systems. Notably, the <i>Asteraceae, Acanthaceae</i>, and <i>Apocynaceae</i> plant families are identified as prominent contributors, addressing a wide range of ailments. Innovative indices such as knowledge relevance index (KRI), usage value (UV), fidelity level (FL), and relative frequency of citation (RFC) evaluate the significance of each plant species in ethnomedicinal practices. The analysis reveals a positive correlation between age and traditional knowledge, underscoring the older generation's role as custodians of invaluable wisdom. Interestingly, waning interest in traditional remedies is noted among the youth, who prefer easily accessible allopathic treatments. This study provides insights into cultural dynamics and underscores the urgency of preserving ethnomedicinal wisdom. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 207-233 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: ethnomedicinal knowledge; plant species; traditional health practices; tribal community; West Bengal. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146680 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:207-233 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pankaj Kumar Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Pankaj Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Shazeed Ahmed Author-X-Name-First: Shazeed Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed Author-Name: Dipankar Malakar Author-X-Name-First: Dipankar Author-X-Name-Last: Malakar Title: A study on the rationale for the practice of diversity and inclusion in the workplace (an empirical research in the North East Indian context) Abstract: The policy of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a prominent area in organisation management. The study is an attempt to know how executives perceive the practice of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The study was exploratory by nature and was carried out in two stages with samples of 515 respondents and 232 respondents respectively using attitudinal statements. The study used a convenience sampling technique. Data was processed using logistic regression. The outcome of the study suggests that diversity and inclusion were viewed to lead companies to be customers oriented, motivate employees to work in a team, ensure satisfaction in the jobs performed and develop a sense of equity and due recognition. However, the policy was not viewed to help organisations to earn significant profits or promote creativity among employees in work. Managers can take inputs to manage the perception of executives for the benefit of organisations. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 234-252 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: workplace; inclusion; perceptual; communality; innovations; diversity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146681 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:234-252 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mariya Ali Author-X-Name-First: Mariya Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Sadaf Siraj Author-X-Name-First: Sadaf Author-X-Name-Last: Siraj Author-Name: Syeedun Nisa Author-X-Name-First: Syeedun Author-X-Name-Last: Nisa Title: Factors impacting the behavioural intention towards sustainable fashion consumption: an empirical study of Gen Z consumers Abstract: The increasing number of young environmental activists worldwide has sparked a strong movement that encourages action against global warming and advocates sustainability. This has led to an increase in the popularity of sustainable products. The demand for sustainable clothing has increased and is continuing to gather momentum in the fashion business, which is acknowledged as the second-largest polluter. The younger generation is most concerned about environmental issues. The current study aimed to investigate college students' intentions to purchase sustainable apparel using the extended theory of planned behaviour. The data from 226 students at three Indian universities were gathered through an online survey and used in structural equation modelling. The findings demonstrated that behavioural belief, attitude, and pricing substantially impact purchase intention for sustainable clothing. The results will assist retailers in gaining notable insight into consumers' viewpoints on sustainable apparel, allowing them to devise robust marketing tactics to boost favourable intentions and attitudes. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 185-206 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: sustainable apparel; generation Z; purchase intention; PI; theory of planned behaviour model; sustainable consumer behaviour; eco friendly. 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Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:185-206 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manisha Raj Author-X-Name-First: Manisha Author-X-Name-Last: Raj Author-Name: Kakoli Biswas Author-X-Name-First: Kakoli Author-X-Name-Last: Biswas Author-Name: Sambit Kumar Pradhan Author-X-Name-First: Sambit Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Pradhan Author-Name: Yaatra Khalil Khan Author-X-Name-First: Yaatra Khalil Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Author-Name: Himanshu Parcha Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu Author-X-Name-Last: Parcha Author-Name: Sampada Iyer Author-X-Name-First: Sampada Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer Title: Investigating the effects of factors influencing on the satisfaction of m-banking users Abstract: This study aimed to develop a new model that would integrate the level of customer satisfaction with the three aspects of the quality of the mobile banking service: the quality of the system, the quality of the interface design, and the quality of the content. The participants in the sample group were chosen randomly from a group of 337 customers who had previously downloaded mobile banking apps and had experience using them to conduct banking transactions to collect the information required for the research. The research model was verified using validity and reliability criteria. The study model's hypotheses were then tested using the partial least squares method. This led to the revelation that the effectiveness of the information supplied, the system, and the interface design substantially impacted a customer's satisfaction with the mobile banking service. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 253-270 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: mobile banking; m-banking; satisfaction; e-transaction; service quality. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146683 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:253-270 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Senthil Arasu Balasubramanian Author-X-Name-First: Senthil Arasu Author-X-Name-Last: Balasubramanian Author-Name: Rajesh Jeyaprakash Author-X-Name-First: Rajesh Author-X-Name-Last: Jeyaprakash Author-Name: Jeevananthan Manickavasagam Author-X-Name-First: Jeevananthan Author-X-Name-Last: Manickavasagam Title: Does small cap fund out-perform their counterparts? – An empirical study in Indian mutual fund industry Abstract: The paper aims to understand the dynamics of small cap fund performance in comparison with midcap and multicap funds in the mutual fund business. The findings from the study provide strong guidelines for investors in selecting mutual funds based on the growth strategies which will add wealth to the investors. Adopted various return and risk frameworks to identify the performance of the funds in the business. Tools adopted are probabilistic Sharpe ratio, Carhart four-factor models, and MI index. The result suggests that small cap fund performance edge over other counterparts in the study for the period of 2016 to 2022. Small-cap fund adds value to the investor in the mutual fund business. Small-cap funds adopted value and momentum strategies to build wealth for the retail investor. The present study provides insight to investors while selecting funds based on market capitalisation in the mutual fund business. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 147-167 Issue: 2 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: small cap funds; mutual fund industry; investor decision; market capitalisation; Carhart performance model. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146684 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:2:p:147-167 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aamer Al-Aflak Author-X-Name-First: Aamer Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Aflak Author-Name: Shanul Gawshinde Author-X-Name-First: Shanul Author-X-Name-Last: Gawshinde Title: Consumer purchase intention for green FMCG: mediating role of green brand attitude and moderating effect of neutralisation Abstract: This study aims to investigate the behavioural intention of consumers towards green fast-moving consumer goods brands. The theoretical framework of the current study is based on the decomposed theory of planned behaviour. Purposive sampling was used to gather data from Syrian consumers obtaining 375 respondents, which were analysed using a structural equation model. The current study determines consumers' purchase intention towards green brands of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through perceived behavioural control and subjective norms. Both perceived behavioural control and subjective norms have a significant impact on green purchase intention. Furthermore, attitude plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between the perceived behavioural control, subjective norms, and green purchase intention. While the moderator has an insignificant effect on consumers' decisions to purchase green FMCG brands. The result recommends approaches for green product marketing. Prior research on green buying intentions has mainly focused on straightforward models at each given time. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 271-290 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: green brands; fast-moving consumer goods; FMCG; green purchase intention; consumer behaviour. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147154 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:271-290 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Neha Singh Author-X-Name-First: Neha Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Anil Pawar Author-X-Name-First: Anil Author-X-Name-Last: Pawar Author-Name: Radhika G. Shah Author-X-Name-First: Radhika G. Author-X-Name-Last: Shah Author-Name: Twinkal Thakkar Author-X-Name-First: Twinkal Author-X-Name-Last: Thakkar Author-Name: Aditya Jani Author-X-Name-First: Aditya Author-X-Name-Last: Jani Author-Name: Hiral Vora Author-X-Name-First: Hiral Author-X-Name-Last: Vora Title: Measuring the impacts of organisational culture determinants on organisational citizenship behaviour in IT sector Abstract: In India, the information technology (IT) sector has emerged as a dynamic, swiftly expanding industry with numerous employment opportunities. This study investigates the crucial role of organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in fostering the expansion of IT companies. Our cross-sectional survey includes the opinions of 378 middle-and senior-level IT administrators from a variety of organisations. Using multiple regression analysis and path analysis techniques, this study evaluates the impact of OCB on the overall efficacy of IT companies. Notably, our findings disclose that a substantial proportion, specifically 70.60%, of an IT company's efficacy can be attributed to the various OCB-influencing factors within these organisations. This study highlights the significance of fostering and recognising OCB in the workplace to increase the success and growth of IT companies in India. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 328-343 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: organisation citizenship; behavioural effectiveness; motivation job satisfaction; quality of work life; QWL; organisation culture; organisational citizenship behaviour; OCB. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147155 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:328-343 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R. Karthikeyan Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Karthikeyan Author-Name: J. Jerald Author-X-Name-First: J. Author-X-Name-Last: Jerald Author-Name: B.G. Aadithya Author-X-Name-First: B.G. Author-X-Name-Last: Aadithya Author-Name: V. Pranaw Author-X-Name-First: V. Author-X-Name-Last: Pranaw Author-Name: G.S. Ravichandran Author-X-Name-First: G.S. Author-X-Name-Last: Ravichandran Title: A framework model for synergising lean and Industry 4.0 in Indian heavy fabrication industries Abstract: In this digital and competitive world, lean and Industry 4.0 both are creating more impact and influence in the practice of today's manufacturing industries. Manufacturing development initiatives including lean and Industry 4.0 have piqued the attention of both academia and industry. When it comes to heavy fabrication industries, the strategy of lean and Industry 4.0 can be incorporated into a highly flexible operating environment to achieve more economic benefits by eliminating waste, resulting in enhanced flexibility, productivity, and profit. Many non-flow type organisations have begun their lean with Industry 4.0 journey but are still unable to sustain it. As a result, an effort is made to consolidate various lean and Industry 4.0 perspectives, namely barriers, principles, tools, and performance indicators, and a framework is established on how the implementation of lean with Industry 4.0 philosophies can be adopted systematically. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 380-417 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: lean manufacturing; LM; Industry 4.0; I4.0; barriers; tools; principles and performance measures. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147156 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:380-417 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arup Mitra Author-X-Name-First: Arup Author-X-Name-Last: Mitra Author-Name: Arun Kumar Jalan Author-X-Name-First: Arun Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Jalan Author-Name: Prabir Biswas Author-X-Name-First: Prabir Author-X-Name-Last: Biswas Author-Name: Sayan Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Sayan Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Title: Enhancing investment decisions in Indian stock market through MCDM approach Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to compare a set of Indian stocks listed in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI-114) Index. The present paper considers the fundamental performance of the stocks as a basis for comparison. A number of financial ratios have been used as criteria to compare the performance of the stocks. The underlying objective is to formulate a portfolio for investment decision-making. Since the decision-making is based on the performance of the stocks subject to multiple criteria, the current work presents a multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework. Priority of the criteria is based on objective information, and this study uses the inter-criteria correlation method for deriving the weight. It is compared and ranked as per their performance using a compromise solution-based model that trades off the criteria effect with considerable reliability and stability. Finally, the mean-variance (MV) model is incorporated for identifying adverse risks and optimising the portfolio. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 291-327 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: decision making; ratio; portfolio; investment; stock market; multiple-criteria decision-making; MCDM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147157 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:291-327 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Preeti Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Preeti Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Bhavna Singh Author-X-Name-First: Bhavna Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Rohit Rastogi Author-X-Name-First: Rohit Author-X-Name-Last: Rastogi Author-Name: Sandeep Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Sandeep Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Gunjan Nagar Author-X-Name-First: Gunjan Author-X-Name-Last: Nagar Author-Name: Prashant Rathore Author-X-Name-First: Prashant Author-X-Name-Last: Rathore Title: Surveillance of importance of medicinal plant chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) in the treatment of lifestyle disorders and in wellness tourism: an empirical approach for 21st century lifestyle Abstract: After losing a lot, man has now learned to cherish nature again, slowly he is trying to return to his roots. Nowadays, Ayurveda and herbal medicine are popular. Descriptions of many divine medicines are found in Ayurveda, one of them is chitraka. Much clinical research proved its anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. These therapeutic qualities of <i>Plumbago zeylanica</i> can be used in wellness tourism and hospitality in different manners. The plant's extracts and oils are used in aromatherapy procedures, massages and cosmetic regimens. Visitors leave feeling renewed and rejuvenated and welcoming a real heaven of wellness. Plant of <i>P. zeylanica</i> looks very beautiful with its blue, red and white flowers and lush foliage. In this presented manuscript, we provide detailed knowledge about the plant <i>Plumbago zeylanica</i> as part of classic literature and modern literature as well. This manuscript will be helpful in revealing different facts of <i>Plumbago zeylanica</i> especially in the context of lifestyle disorders and wellness tourism as well. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 344-367 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: chitrak; Ayurveda; deepana; pachana; Agni; lifestyle disorder; wellness tourism. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147158 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:344-367 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hardik Gandhi Author-X-Name-First: Hardik Author-X-Name-Last: Gandhi Author-Name: Ravi N. Sachula Author-X-Name-First: Ravi N. Author-X-Name-Last: Sachula Author-Name: Timcy C. Mehta Author-X-Name-First: Timcy C. Author-X-Name-Last: Mehta Author-Name: Navneet Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Navneet Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Komal Srivastava  Author-X-Name-First: Komal Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava  Author-Name: Falguni Prajapati Author-X-Name-First: Falguni Author-X-Name-Last: Prajapati Title: An empirical comparison of profitability performance from the viewpoints of public, private, and international banks Abstract: In the last two decades, the performances of the service sector catch the attention of economists and trade specialists. The reason of this attention is that the service sector contributes almost 55% of the Indian GDP. Banking is one of the key sectors in the areas of financial services. The current study focuses on a comparison of public, private, and foreign banks' financial performances. Three popular banks from each category were selected on the basis of their financial performance over the last five years. A descriptive longitudinal design was applied to compare the financial performance of the nine banks. Outcomes of ratio analysis found that Bank of America has the lowest debt-equity ratio, while the standard chartered bank has the highest. All nine banks were compared with ranks over performances of financial performance. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 368-379 Issue: 3 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: service sector; financial performance; public banks; private banks; foreign banks. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147161 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:3:p:368-379 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Himanshu Barot Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu Author-X-Name-Last: Barot Author-Name: Susmita Dutta Author-X-Name-First: Susmita Author-X-Name-Last: Dutta Author-Name: Rahul Bhattacharya Author-X-Name-First: Rahul Author-X-Name-Last: Bhattacharya Author-Name: Saksham Misra Author-X-Name-First: Saksham Author-X-Name-Last: Misra Author-Name: Ritesh K. Patel Author-X-Name-First: Ritesh K. Author-X-Name-Last: Patel Author-Name: Maulin Shah Author-X-Name-First: Maulin Author-X-Name-Last: Shah Title: Examine the investigation of online insurance consumer's buying intention Abstract: The study under consideration pertains to the prediction of customers' online insurance policy purchase behaviour, with a specific focus on major cities located in the Gujarat state of India. The study's variables are formulated based on the prior contributions of the technology acceptance model. The research gathered the viewpoints of 381 participants through a method of convenient sampling, encompassing individuals who were inclined to purchase online insurance as well as those who had already made a purchase. The data analysis was conducted by the researchers using SPSS-20 statistical software, which enabled them to obtain predictive values for buying intentions. The findings derived from the implementation of multiple regression methodologies revealed that the perceived benefit and sustainability factors exerted the greatest impact on the predictive capacity of customers' inclination to purchase insurance via online platforms in the Indian market. The study's model accounted for roughly 64.50% of the total variance in online purchasing intention in the insurance industry. The implications of the research findings extend to policymakers, marketers, and customers operating within the online insurance industry. Finally, the aforementioned findings can assist customers in making well-informed decisions when evaluating various online insurance alternatives. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 440-457 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: insurance; online; consumer behaviour; multiple regression. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147922 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:440-457 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zankruti Raval Author-X-Name-First: Zankruti Author-X-Name-Last: Raval Author-Name: Vishal M. Tidake Author-X-Name-First: Vishal M. Author-X-Name-Last: Tidake Author-Name: Jigar Nagvadia Author-X-Name-First: Jigar Author-X-Name-Last: Nagvadia Author-Name: Farana Kureshi Author-X-Name-First: Farana Author-X-Name-Last: Kureshi Author-Name: Rohit Lala Author-X-Name-First: Rohit Author-X-Name-Last: Lala Title: Examine the factors affecting the acceptance of mobile banking payments: a study of Gen Z Abstract: This research examines how Generation Z in India accepts mobile payments (m-payments). Generation Z, the youngest and most tech-savvy consumer generation, shapes payment system futures. This study examines their attitudes, beliefs, and adoption behaviours about m-payments in India to determine their acceptance determinants. Using quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, a representative sample of Generation Z from across India will be surveyed. The research will analyse data using technology acceptance theories. The research utilised 381 generation Z mobile banking users from Gujarat. Structural equation modelling tested the theory. Performance expectation, effort expectancy, social influence, enabling circumstance, hedonic incentive, and perceived value promote Gen Z M-Banking acceptance in India. This research illuminates Generation Z's adoption of m-payments in India's main drivers and constraints for academics, business, and government. These insights will help design targeted m-payment adoption strategies to promote financial inclusion and digital transformation in the nation. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 458-475 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: mobile banking; digital payments; acceptance of Gen Z; technology acceptance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147923 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:458-475 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M.M. Shanmugapriya Author-X-Name-First: M.M. Author-X-Name-Last: Shanmugapriya Author-Name: D. Venkatramaju Author-X-Name-First: D. Author-X-Name-Last: Venkatramaju Title: A study on E-HRM process in selected IT and ITES companies with special reference to Chennai Abstract: Electronic human resource management (E-HRM) is a relatively new idea for developing countries like India. E-HRM is hardly ever applied in the industrial sector because most of its procedures are labour-intensive. E-HRM is the solution for the 21st century when production will be scaled up, most work will be automated, and human resource management will be extremely complex. This study examines the current E-HRM practices in Chennai's IT and ITES sectors and how they affect business success. 'Recruitment system, employee system, information management system, salary management system, learning and training system, idea and creativity exchange system' are the nine criteria to evaluate E-HRM practices. On the other side, there is little correlation between organisational success and the employee system, information management system, and idea and creativity exchange system. Because HRM is in a transitional phase, the idea and creative exchange system and the staff management system ask for a more humanistic approach. For the evaluation of the individual constructs, descriptive analysis is used. ANOVA and T-tests analyse differences within the individual constructs regarding demographic variables. Cronbach's alpha method was used to test the reliability. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 476-503 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: organisational performance; e-hiring; e-performance appraisal; e-learning; e-rewards; human resource management; HRM; electronic human resource management; E-HRM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147924 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:476-503 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Neetika Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Neetika Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Rajeshree Gokhale Author-X-Name-First: Rajeshree Author-X-Name-Last: Gokhale Title: Adapting to the expectations and behaviour of Generation Z workforce at workplace Abstract: Generation Z is the latest to have entered the workforce. This generation consists of people born between the years 1995 and 2010. With this new workforce, business challenges and problems need to be addressed with a new approach. This generation brings in new patterns of behaviour. The present study aims to help business organisations understand the expectations and behaviour of this new generation in the workplace and create an environment which is conducive to the growth of businesses as well as the development of this generation. The study is based on primary data, which was collected by administering a questionnaire that was distributed randomly amongst the Generation Z employees across different industries in Pune (India). The analysis of this data was carried out using factor analysis and Karl Pearson's correlation coefficient. The result of the study reveals that flexibility, communication, salary, benefits and rewards, work-life balance, technology, cross-cultural competence, teamwork and being independent are significant factors that influence the behaviour of Generation Z at workplace. The researcher hopes to equip the managers to understand, engage and retain Generation Z employees more effectively. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 530-546 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: employee behaviour; employee expectations; generational differences; Generation Z; workforce; work values. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147925 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:530-546 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: P. Sridevi Author-X-Name-First: P. Author-X-Name-Last: Sridevi Author-Name: S. Nivetha Author-X-Name-First: S. Author-X-Name-Last: Nivetha Title: Analysing critical indicators of initial performance of IPO: evidence from an emerging market Abstract: This research aims to develop models for factors that influence the performance of initial public offerings (IPO), by considering opening price acts as a good indicator for estimating the first-day closing price and initial performance of the IPO emerging Indian market using machine learning technique. This study analysed mainline IPOs of 247 Indian companies, traded and issued on NSE in the years 2009-2020. The study reveals the presence of underpriced IPOs in India, with 67% of IPOs being underpriced at the opening price on the listing day, and 64% remaining underpriced by the time the market closed on the listing day during the research period. The findings of this study strongly suggest that the opening price performance of an Indian IPO is influenced by 21 Day's return on the Nifty 50 index prior to the first trading date (MS21), and the initial day performance of an Indian IPO is influenced by the offer price (OP). Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 419-439 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: India; IPO performance; market sentiment; offer price; machine learning technique. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147927 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:419-439 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Divya Vyas Author-X-Name-First: Divya Author-X-Name-Last: Vyas Title: Influencing factors for Indian customer's purchase intentions for online shopping Abstract: Understanding of different behavioural aspects of Indian consumers and accordingly designing the online shopping experience for particular customer segments is the need of businesses, it necessitates behavioural research to examine and predict the behaviour and purchase intentions of Indian consumers. This research is conducted to explore the influencing factors of customer's purchase intention in India where purchase is a family decision and complex because of its socio-cultural settings. The study tests the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology2 (UTAUT2) extended model in the Indian context to study factors influencing customer's purchase intention in online shopping. Samples of 630 respondents are collected. Socio-cultural context would also play a significant role in the degree of influence of purchase intention. The moderating impact of age, gender, marital status, and education are also studied. This study extends UTAUT2 model by adding marital status and education level as a moderating variable. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 547-566 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: purchase intention; online shopping; technology acceptance; Indian demographics; age; gender; marital status; education level. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147929 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:547-566 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shveta Singh Author-X-Name-First: Shveta Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Rohtash Bhall Author-X-Name-First: Rohtash Author-X-Name-Last: Bhall Title: An overview of research evolution in financial inclusion: a bibliometric analysis Abstract: This review's focal point thoroughly examines crucial conceptual development and financial inclusion elements using bibliometric Analysis through R and VosViewer. The Scopus database, used to guide the investigation, turned up 2000 documents over 25 years, from 1998 to 2022. To highlight the intellectual organisation of the discipline, pinpoint gaps, and identify essential work, citation networks, co-citation analysis, and publishing trends have all been used. Using bibliometric analysis, the most well-known journals, authors, nations, articles, and themes have been determined. According to the findings, ndia is the most productive nation, <i>Sustainability</i> is the most productive journal, Munene J.C. is the most productive author, the Department of Finance, Risk Management and Banking is the most productive division, Makerere University is the most productive university, Sarma M. is the author who has received the most citations, and the word 'finance' is used the most. Potential study fields have been identified after a conceptual agenda that presents the entire picture has been displayed. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 504-529 Issue: 4 Volume: 35 Year: 2025 Keywords: financial inclusion; bibliometric analysis; citation networks; co-citation analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147930 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:35:y:2025:i:4:p:504-529 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sagarika Mohanty Author-X-Name-First: Sagarika Author-X-Name-Last: Mohanty Author-Name: Manoranjan Dash Author-X-Name-First: Manoranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Dash Author-Name: Lingam Naveen Author-X-Name-First: Lingam Author-X-Name-Last: Naveen Author-Name: Ajitav Acharya Author-X-Name-First: Ajitav Author-X-Name-Last: Acharya Author-Name: Debabrata Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Debabrata Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Kamalakanta Muduli Author-X-Name-First: Kamalakanta Author-X-Name-Last: Muduli Title: Emerging patterns in socially responsible investment: an empirical study of Indian IT workers' behavioural intention Abstract: The present study intends to investigate the behavioural intention of Indian IT workers in socially responsible securities investments. Additionally, it analyses the effectiveness of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) model to forecast the investment behaviour of IT workers in this context. Four variables have been added to the TRA, namely, financial literacy, perceived risk, financial return, and environmental concern. Using a self-administered questionnaire, IT workers from different states of India were surveyed and their responses were analysed with respect to the chosen variables through structural equation modelling (SEM). This study indicates that investors' behaviour intention towards SRI is influenced by attitude, subjective norms, financial literacy, perceived risks, financial return, and environmental concern. Apart from attitude and subjective norms, the financial decision of investors also impacted by risk and return factors. In the case of SRI investment, financial literacy and environmental concern also plays a prominent role. As a result, it can be inferred that investors' judgements towards SRI are influenced by impressions from their social networks as well as by financial rationale. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 30-55 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: socially responsible investment; SRI; behavioural intention; investment; theory of reasoned action; TRA model; SRI investors. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148412 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:30-55 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Preeti Khatri Author-X-Name-First: Preeti Author-X-Name-Last: Khatri Author-Name: Mani Bhatia Author-X-Name-First: Mani Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatia Title: A study on the impact of corporate governance on working capital management Abstract: The objective of this research is to investigate how corporate governance mechanism affects working capital management of Indian energy companies. The sample includes seven companies listed in the National Stock Exchange during the 2013-2022 financial years. The data was collected from the database of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) Prowess and annual reports of the respective company, which were downloaded from the National Stock Exchange. We first diversified the characteristics of the board of directors in a diversity of board and diversity in board. Panel data analysis was applied in the study to test the hypothesis. The study's findings showed the positive impact of multiple directorships, ROA, and growth while an insignificant effect was found of other variables on working capital management. The findings are useful for investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders who are concerned with working capital efficiency. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 87-106 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: corporate governance; working capital management; panel data; energy companies; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148413 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:87-106 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vijaya Lakshmi Rakatu Author-X-Name-First: Vijaya Lakshmi Author-X-Name-Last: Rakatu Author-Name: Ashok Kumar Chandra Author-X-Name-First: Ashok Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Chandra Author-Name: G.V.V. Jagannadha Rao Author-X-Name-First: G.V.V. Jagannadha Author-X-Name-Last: Rao Title: Drivers of work engagement: analysing fundamental self-evaluations and psychological atmosphere in public and private banks in Chhattisgarh Abstract: Many professionals consider employee engagement as a fresh approach to human resources that can assist organisations in navigating rough and unpredictable market situations. For the banking sector, figuring out what factors influence employee engagement is still difficult. The purpose of this study was to provide theory-based empirical data on the relationship between employee self-evaluations and views of the organisational work environment. The job demands-resources (JDR) model by Demerouti and colleagues as well as Kahn's idea of three psychological states served as the theoretical foundations. 412 respondents were surveyed using a standardised questionnaire in Chhattisgarh's public and private sector banks' chosen cities. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used that core self-evaluations (CSE) and four psychological climate (PSC) factors were positively correlated with employee engagement. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 128-143 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: core self-evaluations; CSE; psychological climate; PSC; job demands-resources model; confirmatory factor analysis; hierarchical regression analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148414 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:128-143 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jins Varkey Author-X-Name-First: Jins Author-X-Name-Last: Varkey Author-Name: P.K. Sujathan Author-X-Name-First: P.K. Author-X-Name-Last: Sujathan Title: Green financing as a means for fostering organic farming: an evidence from the Indian State of Kerala Abstract: Green financing, thanks to its inherent advantages, has nowadays become the most coveted attraction everywhere. The paper examines the realisation of organic farming via the formal credit overwhelmingly through the linkage between self-help groups and micro finance institutions. There was a marked increase in the growth of organic farming as the formal credit is linked through SHGs. The paper concludes that release of formal credit fructifies the cultivation of organic farming among rural folks, which prepares the ground not only for improving the lot of marginalised communities but also for guaranteeing sustainable development in developing nations. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 20-29 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: organic farming; green financing; self-help groups; SHGs; micro finance institutions; MFIs; tribes; rural. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148415 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:20-29 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gopal Goswami Author-X-Name-First: Gopal Author-X-Name-Last: Goswami Author-Name: Hemantkumar P. Bulsara Author-X-Name-First: Hemantkumar P. Author-X-Name-Last: Bulsara Title: Impact of physical and social environment on residential satisfaction with special reference to Surat City: a PLS-SEM-based approach Abstract: This study emphasises the impact of dwelling unit features and the social environment on the overall satisfaction of residents. For the study, a structured questionnaire was prepared using a five-point Likert scale and was filled out by 500 beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). Relevant hypotheses were developed to explore the association and mediating effect of variables and analysed through PLS-SEM using multi-group analysis (MGA). The findings reveal that dwelling unit features are significantly related to the social environment and residential satisfaction. Additionally, the social environment also plays a significant role in overall resident satisfaction, mediating the relationship between dwelling unit features and overall satisfaction. This study has important implications for architects, urban planners, and policymakers, who can use these findings to make better decisions to improve housing quality, promote well-being, and enhance overall resident satisfaction. A comprehensive strategy for fostering overall resident satisfaction should be developed based on these insights. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 67-86 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: dwelling units; residential satisfaction; physical characteristics; social environment; residential buildings; Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna; PMAY; neighbourhood; social support; quality of life. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148416 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:67-86 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Neeraj Patel Author-X-Name-First: Neeraj Author-X-Name-Last: Patel Author-Name: Ajay Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Ajay Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Quality of urban life: a bibliometric analysis Abstract: This study aims for a bibliometric analysis of a collection of literature on the 'quality of urban life' from the Web of Science and Scopus datasets. We used a final dataset of 609 documents on the 'quality of urban life' after analysis and compilation. This study uses the statistical software 'R' for data processing and analysis and VOSviewer for visualisation. The outcomes reflect data concerning keen authors, the most impactful citation-based articles, the most prolific countries, and other factors. According to the lexical network analysis, the quality of urban life has a substantial co-occurrence link with the three commonly occurring terms 'sustainable development', 'urban planning', and 'sustainability'. The countries that publish the most articles are the United States, China, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and the UK. Journals like <i>Social Indicators Research</i>, <i>Sustainability</i> and <i>Cities</i> are the most prominent for research on the quality of urban life. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 107-127 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: bibliometric analysis; quality of urban life; urban area; urban development; urban planning. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148417 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:107-127 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vinay Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Vinay Title: A bibliometric analysis of online shopping research: trends, patterns and future prospects Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the existing research on online shopping using bibliometric methodology aiming to identify the key themes, research areas, and influential authors and publications related to online shopping. A total of 8,283 documents were retrieved through the primary search, which was then filtered and finally, 1,331 journal articles were included in the analysis. The findings reveal that the most prominent research themes are e-commerce adoption, online trust and security, online shopping motivations, and website design and usability. The study also identifies the most prolific authors and their research networks, as well as potential areas for future research. This paper provides valuable insights into the current state of research on online shopping and can aid researchers in identifying promising avenues for future investigation. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 1-19 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: e-commerce; online shopping; online trust; Amazon; Flipkart. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148418 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:1-19 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sachithanantham Sindhuja Author-X-Name-First: Sachithanantham Author-X-Name-Last: Sindhuja Author-Name: B. Varadarajan Author-X-Name-First: B. Author-X-Name-Last: Varadarajan Title: Impact of factors on the fish production among the small-scale fish farmers and assessment of socio-economic status in Cauvery Deltaic Region, Tamil Nadu, Southern India Abstract: Socio-economic status of small-scale fish farms is impacted by a various factor. The factors that most significantly impacted the quantity and quality of fish production also had a direct impact on livelihood. From February 2022 to August 2022, a survey was conducted to assess the socio-economic status and its determinants on fish production. One hundred thirty small-scale fish farmers were surveyed by open-ended questionnaire method. Results show men alone were managing farms between the ages of 41 and 50 with 32% of them undergraduates but without experience. Borewell was more frequently utilised with own land that is less than 2 acres in size. In fishers, disease and pest infestation are huge problems than other problems. Out of all the variables, ten factors had 84% high correlation with fish production. We recommend appropriate awareness and easily accessible government schemes for the farmers. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 56-66 Issue: 1 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: fisheries; Mayiladuthurai; production; small-scale; India; socio-economic. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148419 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:1:p:56-66 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vikku Agrawal Author-X-Name-First: Vikku Author-X-Name-Last: Agrawal Author-Name: Jaykumar Padmanabhan Author-X-Name-First: Jaykumar Author-X-Name-Last: Padmanabhan Title: Entrepreneurs' self-selection of informal funds for early-stage start-ups: empirical study using evidence from India Abstract: The objective of the study is to analyse entrepreneurial funding from a demand-side perspective, focussing on the connection between personal characteristics of entrepreneurs and their inclination towards seeking informal funds for their early-stage venture. The research employs binary logistic regression on a purposive sample of 319 India-based entrepreneurs within the first five years of venture existence, to examine the relationship. Findings suggest that entrepreneurs' choice of informal funds is significantly impacted by the category of personal net-worth that they classify themselves into. Their formal education in business management does not significantly decide if they would choose informal external funds for business in early stages. Focus on early-stage entrepreneurs mitigates survivorship bias in entrepreneurship studies. Emphasis on informal funds in emerging economies suggests a potential for yielding unique insights. These findings can be used by policymakers to tailor initiatives, while other developing economies can adapt the insights to their own contexts. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 145-160 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: start-up finance; informal funds; entrepreneur choice; early-stage venture; demand-side perspective; emerging economy; funding challenge; entrepreneur characteristics; entrepreneurship in India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148922 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:145-160 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anjum Ajaz Author-X-Name-First: Anjum Author-X-Name-Last: Ajaz Author-Name: Shabir Ahmad Bhat Author-X-Name-First: Shabir Ahmad Author-X-Name-Last: Bhat Author-Name: Summaira Farooq Author-X-Name-First: Summaira Author-X-Name-Last: Farooq Title: Exploring the relationship between leadership style and employee engagement: evidence from the banking industry Abstract: This paper aims to explore the relationship between leadership style, i.e., servant leadership and employee engagement in the banking sector. The study attempts to predict dimensions of servant leadership style through employee engagement. This study was quantitative and used a cross-sectional survey design. Multi-stage cluster sampling technique was employed to select the respondents for the study. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires of employees from select banking organisations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India. Out of 380 questionnaires administered, 351 valid responses were received resulting in a response rate of 92% from the survey. Our study utilised SPSS 21.0 for analysing the frequencies, summary statistics, correlations of observed variables and coefficient alpha. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was used for data analysis and hypothesis testing. The paper finds that the servant leadership style facilitates subordinates to engage in their work and encourages subordinates to speak up. The results indicated that servant leadership is a significant predictor of employee engagement and a positive relationship was found between dimensions of servant leadership and employee engagement. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 187-205 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: servant leadership; employee engagement; banking sector; leadership style. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148923 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:187-205 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pradip Kumar Nanda Author-X-Name-First: Pradip Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Nanda Author-Name: G. Nagasubramaniyan Author-X-Name-First: G. Author-X-Name-Last: Nagasubramaniyan Title: A comprehensive employee performance enhancement model for Indian organised sectors Abstract: The study aims to create a comprehensive model for enhancing employee performance in the Indian organised sector. A longitudinal study was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire with 40 indicators. The model was validated and found to be deterministic, with psychological ownership, employee empowerment, initiatives, and adaptive performance being key factors. This research contributes to performance management literature by integrating these factors into the job demand and resources theory. It offers practical insights for organisations to prioritise resources and interventions, promote informed decision making, and support policies and practices. The study's originality lies in demonstrating four-factor relationships with employee performance that were not previously documented or expected. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 161-186 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: employee performance; psychological ownership; employee empowerment; initiatives; adaptability. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148924 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:161-186 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vinay Kumar Shaw Author-X-Name-First: Vinay Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Shaw Author-Name: Sanjib Biswas Author-X-Name-First: Sanjib Author-X-Name-Last: Biswas Author-Name: Gautam Bandyopadhyay Author-X-Name-First: Gautam Author-X-Name-Last: Bandyopadhyay Author-Name: Prasenjit Chatterjee Author-X-Name-First: Prasenjit Author-X-Name-Last: Chatterjee Title: Evaluating stock performance and governance in commercial banks: a decision analytics perspective Abstract: This paper aims to conduct a comparative assessment of stock performance and governance in leading commercial banks, while exploring the link between the two. The study utilises an integrated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) framework, combining logarithmic percentage change-driven objective weighting (LOPCOW) and compromise ranking of alternatives from distance to ideal solution (CRADIS) for a period of ten consecutive financial years from 2010-2011 to 2019-2020. The Borda count method is employed to aggregate ranking results across different years. The findings indicate that private sector banks outperformed their public sector counterparts in terms of stock performance and governance. Furthermore, a significant positive association between stock performance and governance is observed. A comparative analysis with different MCDM methods and a sensitivity analysis have been done to ensure solution stability and reliability. Overall, this study provides decision makers with a comprehensive and objective measurement of stock performance and governance of banks across multiple periods. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 243-284 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: bank performance; stock market; Basel III; multi-criteria decision making; MCDM; LOPCOW; CRADIS; Borda count. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148925 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:243-284 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S. Muhammed Nowfal Author-X-Name-First: S. Muhammed Author-X-Name-Last: Nowfal Author-Name: S. Sreejith Author-X-Name-First: S. Author-X-Name-Last: Sreejith Title: Examining the relationship between debt and well-being among rural households in India Abstract: Consumers owe more today than ever, and the household debt to GDP ratio in India is increasing at a higher pace than in any other emerging economy. The present study investigates the effects of debt on life satisfaction and general health among rural households in India. The study further examined the role of financial worry in the association between debt and well-being. The data were collected from 360 lower- and middle-income households, and the constructed hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling in AMOS. The findings suggested significantly negative direct relationships among subjective debt, life satisfaction and general health. Besides, financial worry mediated the relationships between subjective debt, life satisfaction and general health. The study offers solid theoretical and practical implications. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 206-221 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: financial worry; debt; subjective well-being; rural households; life satisfaction. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148926 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:206-221 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Parnika Singh Yadav Author-X-Name-First: Parnika Singh Author-X-Name-Last: Yadav Author-Name: Virendra Kumar Paul Author-X-Name-First: Virendra Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Paul Title: Project complexity management: research trends and the way forward Abstract: The issue of poor performance in terms of time and cost overruns of the projects is defined as an outcome of the emerging complexities associated with construction projects. The current paper investigates the research trends and patterns in the field of construction project complexity assessment and management. The research encompasses a methodical analysis using bibliometric analysis of significant academic publications in project complexity management. The major findings of the study include the limitations of existing complexity theories, potential determinants of project complexity and assessment models. The need for specifying complexity specific to project typologies, integration of complexity theories with existing project management practice are identified in this study. Further, this paper attempts to conceptualise a theoretical project complexity assessment and management model associated with complex construction projects. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 222-242 Issue: 2 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: complexity; projects; project management; frameworks; factors; complexity management; systematic review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=148927 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:2:p:222-242 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Komal Y. Pandya Author-X-Name-First: Komal Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Pandya Author-Name: Narayan Baser Author-X-Name-First: Narayan Author-X-Name-Last: Baser Title: Predicting work engagement by workplace spirituality with mediating role of organisational commitment Abstract: The primary aim of this research is to investigate the influence of workplace spirituality on organisational commitment. The scale was adopted in the construction of a questionnaire with the aim of investigating the model. The study obtained a total of 417 valid replies from participants living in urban areas, all of whom have at least two years of professional work experience. The PLS-4 system was deployed for empirical analysis, and the findings reveal a significant impact of workplace spirituality on organisational commitment and job engagement. This research is expected to provide advantages for individuals in, practitioners in the field, and policymakers. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 364-384 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: spiritual leadership; organisation commitment; spirituality; work engagement; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149914 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:364-384 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bharat Kumar Lakra Author-X-Name-First: Bharat Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Lakra Author-Name: Subrata Kumar Sahoo Author-X-Name-First: Subrata Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Sahoo Author-Name: Suman Kalyan Chaudhury Author-X-Name-First: Suman Kalyan Author-X-Name-Last: Chaudhury Author-Name: Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi Author-X-Name-First: Biswajit Prasad Author-X-Name-Last: Chhatoi Title: Future research trends in green human resource management: a bibliometric approach Abstract: Global warming, pollution, the energy crisis, drought, and other hazardous environmental issues result from industrialisation for economic expansion. Companies are incorporating ecological concerns into their operations as a business strategy to address these problems. Green human resource management (GHRM) has emerged as a crucial business strategy for such organisations. The objective of the current research is to analyse research trends and scientific mapping in GHRM. 324 documents from the Scopus database have been analysed by using the VOSviewer. The findings demonstrate that the GHRM is still in its developing stage. The prominent journal is the <i>Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources</i>, which has 325 citations for GHRM. Jabbour, C.J.C. is the most productive author in GHRM. The Republic of China has produced the highest number of documents. The subjects of business management and social science are the sole areas of concentration in the reviewed literature. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 409-429 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: green human resource management; GHRM; environment management; bibliometric study; VOSviewer. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149915 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:409-429 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vandana Mohanty Author-X-Name-First: Vandana Author-X-Name-Last: Mohanty Author-Name: Mangesh B. Kulkarni Author-X-Name-First: Mangesh B. Author-X-Name-Last: Kulkarni Title: Employee experience design of the employee onboarding process at a medium scale manufacturing company Abstract: Employee experience is a holistic perception of an employee's journey with an organisation, described by the employee life cycle. This study focuses on designing and implementing the employee experience of the onboarding stage. Using the phased transition approach, researchers have created an employee experience model considering critical touch points of the onboarding stage as described in various literature on onboarding. The model is called the 'new employee transition model of orientation-connection-socialisation'. The model is tested with the target population of new employees in a manufacturing company selected through purposive sampling. The findings indicate that each of these transitions correctly defines the growth and significantly impacts the positive employee experience of the onboarding stage for the new employees. A well-designed and executed development across these three steps of the onboarding stage creates a significant positive employee experience for the new employees. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 345-363 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: orientation; employee life cycle; onboarding; positive employee experience. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149916 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:345-363 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Santosh Kumar Anand Author-X-Name-First: Santosh Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Anand Author-Name: Sanjay Pratap Singh Author-X-Name-First: Sanjay Pratap Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Vivekanand Pandey Author-X-Name-First: Vivekanand Author-X-Name-Last: Pandey Title: An empirical study of the quality of education offered by universities in the State of Assam, India Abstract: This article aims to study the quality of education provided by the universities in Assam. This paper examines the quality and competence of faculties, the significance of the curriculum and on-campus training, and its relationship with the employability of recent graduates. The study has been conducted using the primary data collected from the students and faculties of the universities in Assam and analysed. The findings suggest faculties do not recognise the needs of students; they are neither giving personal attention nor interested in the academic pursuits of neither students nor treating them equally and politely. Further, the courses offered by the university do not offer practical orientation and the design of courses does not suit the personal and professional requirements of the students. The empirical findings of this study explain the reasons behind the unemployability of the graduates passing out from these institutions, which may be of relevance to policymakers. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 385-408 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: cost of education; employability; higher education; quality parameters; quality of education; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149917 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:385-408 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thomas Libin Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Libin Author-Name: K.A. Zakkariya Author-X-Name-First: K.A. Author-X-Name-Last: Zakkariya Author-Name: N. Muhammed Sajid Author-X-Name-First: N. Muhammed Author-X-Name-Last: Sajid Title: Social CRM continuance intention: the moderation effect of customer privacy concerns Abstract: Social customer relationship management (social CRM) has emerged as a pivot focus for many businesses aiming to enhance their customer experience. This paper aims to understand the customer's continuance intention to use social CRM in the Indian e-travel and hotel booking industry using the technology acceptance model (TAM). This empirical research is based on a survey that involved 476 customers of e-travel booking businesses, and CB-SEM was employed for data analysis. The statistical analysis revealed that social CRM positively impacts attitude and continuance intention to use social CRM through perceived usefulness and ease of use. Customer privacy concerns negatively moderate the relationships between perceived usefulness and ease of use of social CRM and attitude and continuance intention towards social CRM. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 301-319 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: social CRM; technology acceptance model; TAM; e-commerce; perceived usefulness; perceived ease of use; attitude; continuous intention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149918 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:301-319 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kinnarry Thakkar Author-X-Name-First: Kinnarry Author-X-Name-Last: Thakkar Author-Name: Shyambihari Prajapati Author-X-Name-First: Shyambihari Author-X-Name-Last: Prajapati Author-Name: Harsha Jariwala Author-X-Name-First: Harsha Author-X-Name-Last: Jariwala Author-Name: Ajay Trivedi Author-X-Name-First: Ajay Author-X-Name-Last: Trivedi Author-Name: Priyanka Bhatt Author-X-Name-First: Priyanka Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatt Author-Name: Ritesh Patel Author-X-Name-First: Ritesh Author-X-Name-Last: Patel Title: Examine behavioural and cultural aspect of online mutual fund investor intention by technological adoption and intention theory Abstract: Online mutual funds are popular among individuals in India. Mobile applications provide investors with the ability to customise digital mutual funds. The present study assesses the various factors pertaining to online mutual funds. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect responses from online mutual fund investors in Gujarat, resulting in a sample size of 400 valid responses. The structural equation models (PLS-4) were utilised for the analysis of the model. Research findings suggest that online mutual fund investing is influenced by factors such as performance expectations, perceived benefits, and trust. The adoption of mutual funds is primarily motivated by the desire to achieve superior performance and reap associated benefits. The findings of this study have the potential to assist marketers and policymakers in promoting investor engagement through the streamlining of investment processes and technology. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 320-344 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: online mutual fund; buying intention; investment; perceived trust; adoption; technology. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149919 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:320-344 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shveta Singh Author-X-Name-First: Shveta Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Rohtash Bhall Author-X-Name-First: Rohtash Author-X-Name-Last: Bhall Author-Name: Kavita Berwal Author-X-Name-First: Kavita Author-X-Name-Last: Berwal Title: Determinants of bank credit by commercial banks in India Abstract: A successful economy depends on banks' ability to allocate loans to borrowers effectively. The current study aims to analyse the determinants of bank credit allotted by commercial banks in India. The ADF and PP tests are used to check the stationarity of the data, and the autoregressive distributed lag approach (ARDL) is used for empirical analysis of the data from 1997 to 2021. The study found that liquidity and bank size affect bank credit in the long run, but credit risk, exchange rate (ER), gross domestic product (GDP), and real lending rate (RLR) have no significant effect on bank credit in the long run. However, in the short run, credit risk and RLR have an important and positive impact on bank credit supply, whereas bank size has a negative and significant influence on bank credit. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 285-300 Issue: 3 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: bank credit; interest rate; deposits; non-performing assets; NPA; banking system; economic growth; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149925 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:3:p:285-300 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Maya Kant Awasthi Author-X-Name-First: Maya Kant Author-X-Name-Last: Awasthi Title: Socio-cultural and motivational dimensions of rural migration decision in Himalayan region: an exploratory factor analysis Abstract: Mountainous rural Himalayan region in India is facing acute livelihood distress and socio-economic crisis in the region. To cope up with this crisis, rural people increasingly consider out migration as an option of achieving economic stability, access to various services and development opportunities. The large out bound migration from the rural areas typically leads to disruption of delicate ecological balance along with the serious social, economic, and ecological consequences. As a result, arresting and reversing rural migration has been a policy goal of various national and state governments in India. Using exploratory factor analysis, study identified livelihood adequacy, ease of living, social and cultural factors, market linkage status in the area, quality of basic services and lifestyle aspirations of rural people as six important motivational dimensions, which influence migration decision of rural people. Study findings indicate that rural migration is a multidimensional issue and cannot be looked from the narrow economic and livelihood prism. Study suggests that any rural migration mitigating intervention strategy must address these six dimensions of rural migration to ensure effectiveness of rural migration tackling strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 431-447 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: rural migration decision; socio-cultural; motivational dimensions; exploratory factor analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150425 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:431-447 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shveta Singh Author-X-Name-First: Shveta Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Dipika Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Dipika Title: Mapping the landscape of mutual fund flow and performance relationships: a comprehensive bibliometric literature review Abstract: The purpose of the bibliometric review is to examine the research publications and to explore the prominent dimensions as well as learn about the major advances on mutual fund flow and performance relationships. The sample of the study is composed of 134 out of a total of 3,998 research articles during 1997 to 2022 from the Scopus database that met the search requirements or is directly related to fund flow and fund performance studies and analysed in R studio and VOSViewer software. The findings exhibited that the field of fund flow and performance is recently evolving with the emerging and growing aspects. The study is significant for its methodological approach and makes several substantial contributions to the body of literature such as; it facilitates the identification of the most impactful studies, the most influential authors, and emerging themes in this field. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 488-506 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: fund flow; fund performance; mutual fund; bibliometric analysis; citation analysis; research trends. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150426 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:488-506 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Srushti Govilkar Author-X-Name-First: Srushti Author-X-Name-Last: Govilkar Author-Name: Sarika Srivastava Author-X-Name-First: Sarika Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava Author-Name: Ruchi Tewari Author-X-Name-First: Ruchi Author-X-Name-Last: Tewari Title: Delineating philanthropy and responsibility in Parsi businesses: an analysis across timelines Abstract: Acts to social welfare (read responsibility) have been integral to Indian ethos across different religion-cultural segments. This study focuses on Parsis, a minority community but highly active in business activities. It traces their historical and cultural lineage of philanthropy and social development and how it has contributed to nation-building. This paper identifies the motivators of responsibility in Parsi-owned business units. It also brings out the Indianness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and elucidates the role of communication in promoting responsibility in businesses owned by members of the Parsi community. A systematic content analysis of biographies of leading Parsi entrepreneurs is made to bring out shreds of evidence. The paper discusses the current stance of mandatory CSR against the voluntariness of philanthropy and charity practiced earlier. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 448-465 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: responsibility; philanthropy; communication; Indian culture; Parsi; corporate social responsibility; CSR. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150427 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:448-465 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi Author-X-Name-First: Biswajit Prasad Author-X-Name-Last: Chhatoi Title: Hurdle of financial inclusion: a pragmatic enquiry from slum-dwellers perspective Abstract: The current study examines the causes of the non-accessibility accounts by the beneficiaries. The respondents are the beneficiaries of PMDJY limited to the geographical scope of Rourkela city. Out of nine hundred seventeen scrutinised account holders who opened bank accounts before 2016, 220 account holders were targeted randomly as the respondents. By administrating a close-ended questionnaire, the causes of the non-accessibility of bank accounts have been collected. The interviews are conducted during the evening as the respondents are slum dwellers engaged in income-generating activities during the daytime. A 'Basic Savings Bank Deposit account' cannot ensure and enhance banking participation. The increased supply of banking facilities will gradually strengthen the demand and use of the facilities. To achieve complete financial inclusion and ensure active participation, the banks must enhance their banking infrastructure, product awareness, financial literacy, and technological literacy among the beneficiaries. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 507-520 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: PMJDY; financial inclusion; financial literacy; banking infrastructure; product awareness. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150428 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:507-520 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R. Karthikeyan Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Karthikeyan Author-Name: J. Jerald Author-X-Name-First: J. Author-X-Name-Last: Jerald Author-Name: B.G. Aadithya Author-X-Name-First: B.G. Author-X-Name-Last: Aadithya Title: Breaking down implementation and integration challenges for lean with Industry 4.0 in the heavy fabrication industries: an ISM study Abstract: To improve organisational performance and competitiveness, organisations have started applying lean and Industry 4.0 techniques. Regrettably, many initiatives face some difficulties in execution due to a variety of barriers, resulting in failures. This article attempts to highlight and evaluate the barriers to successful integration and implementation of lean and Industry 4.0 techniques for a clear interpretation and understanding in the heavy fabrication industries. Interpretative structural modelling (ISM) was used to construct the self-interaction and final reachability matrix, with contributions from industrial and educational specialists. Furthermore, the key driving force and dependence strength of the barriers have also been discovered. The important findings of this research are reluctance in top and middle management support, ineffective long-term initiative planning, and Inadequate knowledge of lean and Industry 4.0 methods. This ISM model represents a more detailed look at the issues that professionals in the heavy fabrication sectors experience while implementing lean and Industry 4.0 techniques. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 542-581 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: Industry 4.0; lean; interpretive structural modelling; ISM; heavy fabrication industries; matrix impact of cross multiplication applied to classification; MICMAC; analysis; lean barriers; Industry 4.0 barriers. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150429 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:542-581 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shalini Singh Author-X-Name-First: Shalini Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Shakshi Kothari Author-X-Name-First: Shakshi Author-X-Name-Last: Kothari Title: Escalation of frauds in e-commerce posing threats to consumer fortuity during COVID-19 Abstract: The leap in the use internet and online transactions in e-commerce dispensed many consumer-related dilemmas regarding their rights and safeguards. This motivated the researchers to touch on the zenith of this problem and attempt for practical resolutions. The central question of this research pertains to whether during the COVID-19 period. E-commerce platforms did justice to the consumers and whether the existing domestic and international legal framework was competent to tackle the emerging digital conundrums. Part of the paper mainly analyses chronologically the development of law in India to deal with the matters of e-commerce and how the same has gradually developed in the recent past. This section of the paper attempts to find the lacunas in the existing laws and regulations which failed to address major problems that online consumers faced during COVID-19. The researchers have relied on an empirical study conducted on a sample of 126 consumers who have indulged in buying goods and services from e-commerce sites. The data presented has been analysed with the intention of understanding the consumer's perspectives about their experience of online shopping during this pandemic. Further, the paper has strived to analyse this consumer's dilemmas in light of the international legal framework. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 466-487 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: e-commerce; COVID-19; online frauds; consumer rights; consumer laws. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150430 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:36:y:2025:i:4:p:466-487 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rita Prusty Author-X-Name-First: Rita Author-X-Name-Last: Prusty Author-Name: Manoranjan Dash Author-X-Name-First: Manoranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Dash Author-Name: Subash Ch. Nath Author-X-Name-First: Subash Ch. Author-X-Name-Last: Nath Author-Name: Preeti Y. Shadangi Author-X-Name-First: Preeti Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Shadangi Author-Name: Kamalakanta Muduli Author-X-Name-First: Kamalakanta Author-X-Name-Last: Muduli Author-Name: Adimuthu Ramasamy Author-X-Name-First: Adimuthu Author-X-Name-Last: Ramasamy Title: Unveiling influential aspects shaping consumer post-purchase satisfaction in the consumer durables sector in the context of sustainable attributes Abstract: Previous study on consumer post-purchase satisfaction has focused on diverse products in order to understand pleasure, demonstrating the larger interaction between consumer and product. This study seeks to comprehend a different element of the factors influencing post-purchase satisfaction in the consumer durables market. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 613 customers who had purchased durables in the previous six months using a quantitative research approach. The model was validated using the SEM model. According to the findings, perceived quality, brand image, and customer service quality all have a substantial impact on post-purchase satisfaction. In contrast, in the consumer durables industry, sustainable attributes and positive online reviews are inconsequential to consumer post-purchase satisfaction. Understanding post-purchase satisfaction determinants informs marketers and managers, aiding in the goods or services enhancement for improved customer loyalty and retention, and contributes to the existing literature on consumer post-purchase satisfaction in the consumer durables industry. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 521-541 Issue: 4 Volume: 36 Year: 2025 Keywords: post-purchase satisfaction; consumer durables; brand image; product quality; sustainable attributes. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150431 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. 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