Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Anjaly Author-X-Name-First: A. Author-X-Name-Last: Anjaly Author-Name: S. Nemat Sheereen Author-X-Name-First: S. Nemat Author-X-Name-Last: Sheereen Title: Linking multiple sources of workplace incivility to service employee creativity: a study among frontline hotel employees in India Abstract: This study aims to examine the association between multiple sources of workplace incivility (co-worker and customer incivility) and service employee creativity and to understand the role of loneliness at work in linking the said relationship. The study also aims to compare the effects of co-worker and customer incivility on loneliness at work. Self-reported data were collected from the frontline hotel employees working in India using a web-based survey. Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypotheses proposed in the study. The study results supported that co-worker and customer incivility impaired frontline hotel employee creativity through the feeling of loneliness at work. In this, co-worker incivility was found to be the most damaging effect on loneliness at work compared to customer incivility. The study findings provide guidelines for managers to identify and take measures to reduce the multiple sources of workplace incivility. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 19-37 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: co-worker incivility; customer incivility; loneliness at work; service employee creativity; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151567 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:19-37 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sushant Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Sushant Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Atul Singh Author-X-Name-First: Atul Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: Modelling drivers and inhibitors of the automotive belt industry in India: an ISM-ANN approach Abstract: The study aims to identify critical factors influencing the automotive belt industry in India, which is one of the largest manufacturers and consumers of power transmission belts. The multi-method analysis is followed for this study. First, a review of literature and Delphi techniques with industry experts are used to identify the relevant factors. Then, interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach is employed to create models exhibiting the linear relationships among them. The second stage includes using artificial neural network (ANN) on models identified using ISM approach. ISM analysis identified six growth-inhibiting factors (GIF) extended over five levels and nine growth-driving factors (GDF) developed over six levels. Further, the results of ANN offered the factors having greater relative importance for GIF and GDF models. This model presents the most influential factors by using the ANN approach that guides managers to take necessary action to ensure the industry's growth. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 38-61 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: automotive belt industry; driving factors; inhibiting factors; interpretative structure modelling; ISM; artificial neural network; ANN; India; growth-inhibiting factors; GIF; growth-driving factors; GDF. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151568 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:38-61 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rupali Khaire Author-X-Name-First: Rupali Author-X-Name-Last: Khaire Author-Name: Kishori Dalwadi Author-X-Name-First: Kishori Author-X-Name-Last: Dalwadi Author-Name: K. Meenatchi Somasundari Author-X-Name-First: K. Meenatchi Author-X-Name-Last: Somasundari Author-Name: Niraj Chaudhari Author-X-Name-First: Niraj Author-X-Name-Last: Chaudhari Author-Name: Manpreet Uppal Author-X-Name-First: Manpreet Author-X-Name-Last: Uppal Author-Name: Aditya Jani Author-X-Name-First: Aditya Author-X-Name-Last: Jani Title: Predicting customer intention towards e-payment systems in online retailers Abstract: This study aims to examine the various factors that influence the intention of e-customers who engage in online shopping. The researchers employed a cross-sectional study design to collect data pertaining to the responses of individuals engaged in online shopping. A convenient sampling method was utilised to gather a total of 430 valid responses from major cities in the GUJRAT region. The ADANCO (VBSEM) software was utilised to analyse the structural model. The findings of the path analysis indicate that trust, reliability, and website have a significant impact on customer intention towards e-payment systems. The current study possesses considerable practical value for policymakers, online enterprises, and managers. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 1-18 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: online shoppers; security; trust; reliability; risk; privacy concern. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151569 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:1-18 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Murali Ramachandran Author-X-Name-First: Murali Author-X-Name-Last: Ramachandran Author-Name: Arockiam Kulandai Author-X-Name-First: Arockiam Author-X-Name-Last: Kulandai Author-Name: Y. Arul Sulochana Author-X-Name-First: Y. Arul Author-X-Name-Last: Sulochana Title: Glass ceiling for women in India: the way forward to break it. Evidence from the two decades of bibliometric analysis Abstract: The concept of women and the glass ceiling is a contentious issue in the world. Women's under-representation seems to be found in all spheres of life across the globe. The majority of positions are occupied by men in India and are not allowed women to attain higher positions. It is commonly found in wage fixation wherein women are facing discrimination in terms of pay, promotion, and prestigious awards. The researchers have done a bibliometric analysis. The analysis was based on data from the most cited authors in the Scopus database, at the national and international level. However, there is gender gap, slowly the glass ceiling is getting broken and women are getting into top positions across all the industries. The authors conducted bibliometric analysis using the keyword 'Glass ceiling of women managers in India'. Researchers suggest that government intervention is the means to solve problems through procedural and distributive justice. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 79-100 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: women; glass ceiling; higher positions; wage discrimination; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151570 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:79-100 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Navin Mathew Author-X-Name-First: Navin Author-X-Name-Last: Mathew Author-Name: G. Varaprasad Author-X-Name-First: G. Author-X-Name-Last: Varaprasad Title: A study on the effect of non-psychological factors on the adoption of three-wheeler electric vehicles Abstract: The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) is considered to be one of the most effective ways to control the environmental hazards caused by the emissions of internal combustion (IC) engine vehicles. India is the global market leader in the three-wheeler sector, and the emissions caused will also be of significant share. Though three-wheeler EVs are available in the market, consumers continue to exhibit purchasing resistance. This study aimed to find the non-psychological factors affecting the adoption of three-wheeler EVs. The model is analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) to rank the significant factors. Cost is the most important factor, followed by government policies and regulations, vehicle performance, and battery performance. This study can assist government agencies, marketers, and manufacturers in developing more effective strategies to determine and meet customer needs, which will increase the rate of adoption. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 124-146 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: adoption; willingness to adopt; three-wheeler EV; PLS-SEM; cost; battery performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151571 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:124-146 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manidipa DasGupta Author-X-Name-First: Manidipa Author-X-Name-Last: DasGupta Author-Name: Sandhya Kri Shaw Author-X-Name-First: Sandhya Kri Author-X-Name-Last: Shaw Title: Portraying the trends in research on entrepreneurial scalability: a bibliometric analysis Abstract: The present study aims at showcasing the past and future trends in the knowledge area like entrepreneurial scalability which gets high attention of the research fraternity in the recent era. To fulfil the objective of the study, 537 articles firstly were collected from the Scopus e-database from 1980 to 2023 considering the searching tools like 'entrepreneurship' OR 'entrepreneurs' AND 'scaling' OR 'scalability'. From the collected data, 288 documents were finally considered for bibliometric analysis to visualise the research landscape through scientific mapping of 'VOSviewer 1.6.18'. The study portrayed maximum publication in 2022 though started its journey in 1980. Addressing more contributions from developed countries than developing ones, the study identified five clusters in different periods (entrepreneurial scaling vs. poverty, social impact of entrepreneurial scalability, scalability strategies, entrepreneurial sustainability, entrepreneurial skill and innovation) and motivated future research trends towards the theme of entrepreneurial scalability and sustainability. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 101-123 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: bibliometric analysis; entrepreneurship; scalability; scale up; small and micro enterprises; SMEs; social impact; sustainability; strategies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151572 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:101-123 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Megha Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Megha Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Author-Name: Rajiv Ruliya Author-X-Name-First: Rajiv Author-X-Name-Last: Ruliya Author-Name: Ankush Ambardar Author-X-Name-First: Ankush Author-X-Name-Last: Ambardar Title: Tourists' intention towards local food: a case study of Amritsar Abstract: Tourists traveling worldwide experience local culture, eat according to staple food of local residents and have sustainability concerns. The present study attempts to find intention of tourists towards local food in famous tourist place Amritsar. The destination is not only famous for its history, culture but even authentic food. The cuisine of Amritsar, Punjab is even offered in topmost restaurants throughout India and even at some foreign lands. The present study result inferred that tourists were satisfied with the local food of Amritsar. The homogeneity of the respondents was also found to be combined in their opinion. As well as local food were found to be a reason for revisit of tourists to Amritsar in spite of other associated factors. Behavioural intentions of respondents reveal that local food is preferred and even the experiences are shared with friends and relatives that work as motivation for trying local food at destination. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 62-78 Issue: 1 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: tourists; local food; revisit; destination; travel. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151578 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:1:p:62-78 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Anjaly Author-X-Name-First: A. Author-X-Name-Last: Anjaly Author-Name: S. Nemat Sheereen Author-X-Name-First: S. Nemat Author-X-Name-Last: Sheereen Title: From customer incivility to turnover intention: roles of negative affect state and customer-oriented perspective taking Abstract: The study aims to empirically analyse the effect of customer incivility on turnover intention and the mediating role of the negative affect state on the said relationship. The study also examines the moderating role of customer-oriented perspective taking in mitigating the adverse effect of customer incivility on negative affect state and turnover intention. The study adopted a time-lagged methodological design by collecting data in two intervals and data was collected from 419 frontline hotel employees. Data analysis was conducted using the structural equation modelling technique and process macro models. The findings supported that customer incivility positively related to turnover intention and negative affect state mediated the positive relationship. Further, customer-oriented perspective taking ability of frontline employees buffers the effects of customer incivility on the negative affect state directly on turnover intention indirectly through the negative affect state. The findings of the study provide various contributions to theory and practice. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 147-168 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: customer incivility; negative affect state; turnover intention; customer-oriented perspective taking. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151830 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:147-168 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sukanya Wadhwa Author-X-Name-First: Sukanya Author-X-Name-Last: Wadhwa Author-Name: Seshadev Sahoo Author-X-Name-First: Seshadev Author-X-Name-Last: Sahoo Title: Impact of human capital on bank's failure prediction model: a study in the Indian context Abstract: This study investigates the link between bank failure and human capital efficiency in the Indian banking sector using generalised linear models. Analysing data from 238 Indian banks from April 1, 2010, to March 31, 2020, the research introduces new variables to enhance the existing bank failure prediction model. Key findings highlight the crucial role of managerial expertise in predicting bank failure, the preventive impact of higher liquidity, and the significance of top management quality. Notably, this study is the first to explore the relationship between bank failure and human capital in the Indian context, providing valuable insights for understanding and predicting banking stability. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 187-201 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: human capital; banking; accounting; corporate social responsibility; return on equity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151831 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:187-201 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: C.D. Neetha Rose Author-X-Name-First: C.D. Neetha Author-X-Name-Last: Rose Author-Name: M. Israel Thomas Author-X-Name-First: M. Israel Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas Title: Factors influencing adoption of new improved crop varieties among rural farm holds: the case of rice farm holds in Kerala, India Abstract: Rural farm holds continue to use old improved crop varieties act as critical factor for agricultural productivity stagnation. This study aims to assess the adoption rate of improved rice varieties (IRV) with special attention to their release dates and factors affecting adoption of new IRVs at farm hold level in Kerala together with economic factors using Heckman selection model. Only nine per cent of the sample rice farm holds adopted new IRVs and remaining cultivates old IRVs which were released more than 20 years ago. The variables such as knowledge about new IRVs, training and exposure visit and economic benefits in terms of cultivation cost and returns significantly affect adoption probability. The policies exclusively focusing on productivity aspects need to be broadened to consider cost reduction, profit enhancement and complementary gains such as improved market access, value chain etc. for ensuring fair economic returns for farmers from heavy research investments. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 169-186 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: adoption rate; Heckman selection model; adoption probability; improved rice variety; IRV; rural farm holds; microlevel adoption. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151832 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:169-186 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S.S. Mageswari Author-X-Name-First: S.S. Author-X-Name-Last: Mageswari Author-Name: P. Sasirekha Author-X-Name-First: P. Author-X-Name-Last: Sasirekha Title: Conceptualising and measuring the trading behaviour of retail investors in the derivative market - a SEM-based analysis Abstract: Capital markets' derivative markets have recently experienced stronger growth. In recent years, the financial markets derivative sector has grown more quickly. Investors' attention is shifting away from the stock market and towards the futures market. Individual investors are becoming more active in the derivatives market. While trading, psychological factors will lead investors to make impulsive and emotional judgements. This study tracks how attitude, personality traits and behavioural biases shape their investment intention and analyses the moderating role of financial literacy and self-efficacy on the derivative market. Snowball technique was adopted to collect the primary data from 125 investors from Coimbatore city. Mean and standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test and structural equational model were used for analysing the collected data. The study concluded that attitude, personality traits and behavioural biases significantly influence investment intention and the moderating effect of financial literacy is more than self-efficacy. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 229-248 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: attitude; behavioural biases; derivative market; financial literacy; Indian retail investors; personality traits; self-efficacy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151833 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:229-248 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sunit Prasad Author-X-Name-First: Sunit Author-X-Name-Last: Prasad Author-Name: Rohini Jha Author-X-Name-First: Rohini Author-X-Name-Last: Jha Author-Name: Amar Nath Jha Author-X-Name-First: Amar Nath Author-X-Name-Last: Jha Title: A study of capital structure of Indian manufacturing small and medium consumer goods enterprises Abstract: Researchers worldwide have noted that SMEs confront serious financial management challenges that jeopardise their viability. How to finance their ventures is an issue that Indian SMEs are facing. Their personal funds and short-term debt play a major role in the current funding scenario. To comprehend the financial behaviour of Indian SMEs (especially those in the consumer goods industry), this study focuses on firm-specific determinants influencing the capital structure. Stagnant growth and the annual increase in sick units are the main reasons for selecting a given industry; more crucially, the financial behaviour of a particular SME business has not been examined more frequently. Panel data regression is used to assess the effect of firm-specific determinants on the capital structure of the setup for the period 2006-2017. The sample consists of 244 active non-financial functioning enterprises. Based on their operational demands, entrepreneurs select the inappropriate financing ratio, according to the findings. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 202-228 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: Indian SMEs-specific industry; firm-specific factors; capital structure; panel data regression; consumer goods industry. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151834 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:202-228 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bhabani Shankar Padhy Author-X-Name-First: Bhabani Shankar Author-X-Name-Last: Padhy Author-Name: R. Kumar Bhaskar Author-X-Name-First: R. Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Bhaskar Title: Social production of cultural values: narratives of social entrepreneurs in India Abstract: This study explores dynamics between the structure and agency of social entrepreneurs in India who employ market-based methods to address intractable social deprivations. It outlines the process of social production of cultural values in the Indian context. The authors have implemented a qualitative inductive research design to analyse the narratives of 37 social entrepreneurs through the lens of Bourdieu's theory of practice. This empirical study demonstrates that even though the social entrepreneurial agency in India tends to absorb features of both the commercial and social sectors it is primarily shaped by the meta-narratives of social sector norms. Social entrepreneurs exercise regulated liberty by contextualising various cultural values while negotiating with structural constraints in order to avoid mission drift. This analysis contributes to the understanding of how social entrepreneurs with greater agency strive to maintain a balance between mission and fiscal goals by selectively blending field-specific norms and how their behaviour leads to the nuanced production of cultural values. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 249-275 Issue: 2 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: structure; agency; Bourdieu; social entrepreneurs; cultural values; social production; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=151840 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:2:p:249-275 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Deepak Subba Author-X-Name-First: Deepak Author-X-Name-Last: Subba Title: CSR and its impact on employee behaviour through affective events mechanism Abstract: The study examines how corporate social responsibility helps employees reduce negative emotions. The researcher developed a comprehensive theoretical framework based on the Affective events mechanism. The present research used a cross-sectional design. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 268 financial sector employees, and the responses were collected using a convenience sampling technique. The findings indicated that CSR reduces employees' negative emotions and enhances organisational identification. Contrary to the expectations, results showed that organisational identification does not influence employees' negative emotions. Organisational identification does not mediate the relationship between CSR and negative emotion. Further, results indicated that compassion does not moderate the relationship between CSR and negative emotions. Notably, the findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge by scrutinising the persuading influence of CSR on employees' negative emotions by introducing the affective events mechanism. To the researcher's knowledge, this is the first study where organisational identification is tested as a mediator and compassion as a moderator in the relationship between CSR and negative emotions. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 363-380 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; organisational identification; OI; compassion; negative emotions and affective events mechanism. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152299 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:363-380 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chanchal Saini Author-X-Name-First: Chanchal Author-X-Name-Last: Saini Author-Name: Ishwar Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Ishwar Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Bhawana Verma Author-X-Name-First: Bhawana Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: How do ETF splits impact return and liquidity in India? Unveiling the effects through event study Abstract: The split event in exchange-traded funds is a relatively new phenomenon for an emerging economy like India. We investigate how split events impact the performance of Indian equity and gold ETFs in terms of returns and liquidity. We have used the standard event study methodology and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. For the robustness of the result, we have used four different event windows, i.e., 61 days, 41 days, 21 days, and 11 days, including the event day. In the Indian context, investors consider split events a positive outlook. However, subsequent negative reactions indicate an overreaction of the market. Additionally, there is no evidence of any enhancement in liquidity. The results are helpful for short-term investors, suggesting they should clear their long positions on the split's ex-date as returns become negative after the ex-date. Moreover, they can hold a short position in ETFs about five days after the split. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 300-315 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: ETFs performance; liquidity; split event; event study; exchange-traded funds; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152300 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:300-315 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shani Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Shani Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Sonia Chawla Author-X-Name-First: Sonia Author-X-Name-Last: Chawla Title: What drives continuous intentions towards mobile payment services: probing the users' psychology from information quality, service quality, and system quality perspective Abstract: Existing user retention is critical for mobile payment service (MPS) providers. This research investigates factors influencing customer willingness to use mobile payment services (MPS) through the stimuli-organism-response (SOR) framework. It analyses information quality (IQ), service quality (SerQ), system quality (SQ), satisfaction, and trust as determinants of continuous intention for mobile payments. A sample of 563 Indian consumers is assessed using a mixed-method approach of partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to ensure robustness and practical insights. The results identify trust and satisfaction as essential prerequisites for developing continuous intention toward MPS. System quality emerges as the primary determinant of satisfaction and trust, followed by information quality and service quality. These findings underscore the importance for MPS providers to deliver high-quality, technologically advanced solutions while nurturing consumer emotions. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 395-414 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: stimuli-organism-response framework; SOR; quality; satisfaction; trust; continuance intention; fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis; fsQCA; mobile payment service; MPS. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152301 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:395-414 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M. Vasan Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Vasan Author-Name: M. Jayanthi Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Jayanthi Title: Factors determining technology adoption among teachers of higher education institutions in India: an investigation during post-pandemic era Abstract: The study aims to investigate factors determining technology adoption by teachers in higher education institutions during the post-pandemic era. The research develops an empirical model that focuses on the factors influencing technology adoption by teachers. The required qualitative data were gathered from 278 teachers through an online survey. The study findings revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions positively impacted attitudes towards the use of technology. Similarly, the attitude towards the use of technology positively impacted behavioural intention. This study contributes to the literature by developing and validating a theory-driven framework that highlights the factors influencing technology adoption by teachers in higher educational institutions. Furthermore, the study results may serve as a guide for stakeholders and policymakers to comprehend how teachers accept and use technology. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 348-362 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: higher education institutions; technology adoption; UTAUT; behavioural intention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152303 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:348-362 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vishal Roy Author-X-Name-First: Vishal Author-X-Name-Last: Roy Author-Name: Twinkle Jaiswal Author-X-Name-First: Twinkle Author-X-Name-Last: Jaiswal Author-Name: Amit Gautam Author-X-Name-First: Amit Author-X-Name-Last: Gautam Title: Comparative risk assessment of ESG portfolios in emerging market vs. developed market Abstract: The increasing significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments has led to the requirement of a thorough evaluation of their risk under diverse market conditions. In order to shed insight on the unique risk associated with this kind of investment strategy, the present study explores the comparative risk assessment of ESG portfolios in developed and emerging markets. The research uses daily data of ESG indices of China, India, UK and USA representing emerging and developed markets respectively. The study models and compares the volatility of the four series using a generalised autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) process, providing insights into the risk profiles of ESG portfolios in different markets. The persistence of volatility of ESG portfolios in emerging markets is slightly greater than the volatility of ESG portfolios in developed markets for the studied period. This analysis offers insightful suggestions to policymakers, asset managers, and investors looking to maximise their portfolio returns through ESG investing. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 333-347 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: environmental, social, and governance; ESG portfolio; emerging market; developed market; comparative risk assessment; GARCH model; sustainable finance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152304 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:333-347 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Drisya Murali Author-X-Name-First: Drisya Author-X-Name-Last: Murali Author-Name: Aswathy Sreenivasan Author-X-Name-First: Aswathy Author-X-Name-Last: Sreenivasan Author-Name: M. Suresh Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Suresh Title: Role of adaptive project method in turnkey construction projects Abstract: The construction industry is experiencing a surge in demand for process enhancements. This shift from task-oriented completion to multifaceted criteria has propelled adaptive methodologies, including agile implementation theories, to the forefront. The adaptive project management (APM) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the adaptability and responsiveness of turnkey construction projects. By prioritising adaptability and iterative progress, APM enables seamless adjustments throughout the project's lifecycle, which brings comprehensive oversight by a builder or contractor and encompasses all phases from design to completion. This approach involves breaking the project into manageable iterations, maintaining close collaboration with the client, and accommodating changes in scope or requirements, particularly within turnkey construction. APM creates a dynamic, client-centric environment that contributes to the successful realisation of turnkey projects in alignment with the client's vision. They provide clients with a streamlined approach to project completion without necessitating extensive involvement in day-to-day operations. However, this approach often adheres to conventional market practices. The study aims to address hurdles in adopting adaptive frameworks in construction by exploring agile methods, assessing barriers to implementation, examining cultural, structural, and systemic challenges, analysing successful adaptability instances, identifying key elements, and proposing industry strategies for effective adaptation, innovation, and competition. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 316-332 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: adaptive project method; APM; turnkey projects; construction management; project management; systematic literature review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152305 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:316-332 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rekha Panaickal Govindan Author-X-Name-First: Rekha Panaickal Author-X-Name-Last: Govindan Author-Name: Kochuthresia Jose Author-X-Name-First: Kochuthresia Author-X-Name-Last: Jose Author-Name: Lakshmisree Ramankutty Author-X-Name-First: Lakshmisree Author-X-Name-Last: Ramankutty Title: AI-based risk mitigation strategy for enhanced business management in organisational sectors Abstract: One outstanding technology for reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of corporate initiatives is artificial intelligence (AI). Because of this, managers face a very difficult challenge when identifying and managing risks, which causes a longer delay in the deployment of this technology. Therefore, it is more important than ever to align AI technology with business processes that have low risk. The key solutions for integrating AI technology with corporate strategies are proposed in this paper. To enhance the development of company management, the assessment of chatbot risks is done here using the criteria of connectedness, cognitive ability, and imperceptibility. Additionally, this work also looks into the crucial elements of AI solutions, including the input need, processing technique, and output decision. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 381-394 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; corporate initiatives; risk management; technology deployment; business processes; integration strategies; chatbot risks; connectedness; cognitive ability; imperceptibility. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152323 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:381-394 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pooja Sabharwal Author-X-Name-First: Pooja Author-X-Name-Last: Sabharwal Author-Name: Tika Ram Author-X-Name-First: Tika Author-X-Name-Last: Ram Title: A bibliometric analysis of social media Abstract: The study's goal is to examine all the 2441 social media articles published between 2011 and 2023. The study's major aim is to identify the most often published publications, the most popular authors, and the nations that contribute to social media research. This information was gathered using software named Biblioshiny R Packages. The data demonstrate that the most productive country is the USA, with the most publications, citations, and global collaborations on social media research from 2011 to 2023. Emerging themes were identified that it included social networks (online), humans, human articles, and social media platforms, and others. The study's drawback is that it was primarily focused on the Scopus database and the software, Biblioshiny R Packages; we can use other databases to obtain more accurate and consistent results on social media. This study will help the marketers and academic researchers working on social media research in the near future. Journal: Int. J. of Indian Culture and Business Management Pages: 277-299 Issue: 3 Volume: 37 Year: 2026 Keywords: social media; Scopus; Biblioshiny R Packages. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152351 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:37:y:2026:i:3:p:277-299