International Journal of Enterprise Network Management (7 papers in press)

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• Examining the Impact of Urban Form on Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in Three Selected High-Density Neighbourhoods in Chennai Metropolitan Area, India  
  by Safrin Rex Dulcie, Thirumaran Kesavaperumal, L. Saikala, R. Murugesan 
  Abstract: Research claims that previous studies that examine the impact of urban form on air quality and thermal comfort in high-density neighbourhoods, often focus on developed countries. Reacting to this, this study aims to investigate the impact of urban form on air quality and thermal comfort in selected three high-density neighbourhoods (Triplicane, Purasaivakkam and George Town) in Chennai Metropolitan, India. Adopting field measurements for a period of 30-days during summer, mapping using observational data pertinent to urban forms, and statistical analysis methods, this research examines the relationship between morphological attributes, climatic variables, and air pollutants-PM2.5. The research employs ENVI-met software to simulate outdoor air temperature, mean radiant temperature, wind speed, and relative humidity for three high density neighbourhoods and a questionnaire survey method to assess outdoor thermal comfort. Triplicanes street canyons show higher temperatures and humidity, especially with higher aspect ratios and limited greenery, resulting in a heat index over 80 and peak afternoon radiant temperatures which are crucial for future urban planning.
  Keywords: Air quality; urban form; high-density neighbourhoods; microclimate; thermal comfort; and heat index.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2025.10072832
   
  
• Metaverse Technology and its Growing Applications in Advancing Smart City and Digital Society: a Review  
  by Nilanjan Das, Sarmistha Chowdhury, Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Ritam Chatterjee, Rajamani Rajesh, Mahabubul Hoque 
  Abstract: In this advanced century, immersive technology is the manifestation of modern progressive technology. Metaverse is the instance of immersive technology. It has multifarious operations and prospects in heterogeneous dimensions. In metaverse, natural things or entities is depicted in a computing platform virtually. Societal and economic flourishment is leading in accordance with the thrive of urbanisation. The eminence of the smart city is reinforced in context of the progressive epoch. Innovation of smart cities stands with the inception of state-of-the-art technology in distinct realms. Metaverse is involved in foundation of smart cities in collaboration with cutting-edge technologies. Facets of metaverse technology in smart city implementation is elaborated in this paper . This paper illustrates the future prospects and growth of metaverse technologies in multiple contexts of smart city foundation. Impact of metaverse technology on global economy and economic relation with smart city illuminated in this paper.
  Keywords: ICT; Metaverse; IoT; Smart City; Artificial Intelligence; Cloud Computing; Blockchain; Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; Extended Reality; Mixed Reality.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10075900
   
  
• Institutional House Keeping Management- a Review of Solid Medical Bio Waste Management Strategies Adapted by Hospitals across the Globe during Covid19 Pandemic  
  by Rajalakshmi Subramaniam, Keerthana Baskar, Sanjay Mohapatra 
  Abstract: Housekeeping management encompasses the practice of maintaining a hygienic environment. Though it is an activity pertaining to the hospitality industry, the services are not only confined within hotels. Institutional house-keeping management looks at a broader perspective of how these operations are carried out beyond hotels. The outbreak of pandemic created a great challenge in the housekeeping management practices of the healthcare sector. The management of solid bio waste was a huge challenge to several organisations. Various safety measures were implemented by several countries to combat this issue. In order to manage the bio medical waste, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had set guidelines, which aimed towards increasing the recyclability of materials. In this paper a review of 107 papers has been done to understand the global perspective on the strategies adopted for managing the solid medical waste during COVID-19 pandemic. PRISMA approach has been used for conducting the review. The diverse approaches used in different stages of medical waste management, which includes storage, collection, transportation and disposal discussed in various papers have been analysed and the findings have been highlighted.
  Keywords: Institutional housekeeping management; Bio-medical waste; bio-waste collection; bio-waste storage; bio-waste transportation; COVID-19; solid medical bio waste; waste management.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10076084
   
  
• Divulging the Hidden Layers of Engagement in the Era of Healthcare Knowledge Professionals  
  by Riya Gupta, Rachna Agrawal, Arti Gupta 
  Abstract: Knowledge management is one of the most rationally-directed tasks that needs to be facilitated with expertise. Hence, knowledge workers comprise of the initiators that facilitate the flow of knowledge within the organization. Doctors are the knowledge-carriers that got stuck in the worst scenario of COVID-19 where some of them feel least engaged. The engagement-related issues are still recurring even when the end of pandemic is near. Thus, it is needed to acknowledge that the HRM practices are associated with healthcare knowledge professionals' engagement. However, the increasing instances of falling engagement levels signalled towards a possible scope of variables affecting the relationship. A self-generated technique named as Tri-phased Approach (TPA) has been framed to identify the active variables effective even today. The research recapitulates with a proposed model incorporating the top-ranked moderators and mediators. Henceforth, this study elongates beyond the recognized research gaps to display an agenda for future scope.
  Keywords: Knowledge workers; healthcare sector; healthcare knowledge professionals (HKP); MCDM techniques; employee engagement; HRM practices.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10076642
   
  
• Decoding User Behaviour: Identifying User's Prone to Misinformation Sharing on Social Media during Disasters  
  by P. Sridevi, Sobha Gopi Vimalam 
  Abstract: The rapid dissemination of misinformation on social media has become a significant societal issue. This study investigates the factors influencing users' beliefs and behaviours of sharing misinformation on social media. A mixed-method approach has been employed in which the trusts and beliefs associated with misinformation sharing are analysed through qualitative literature reviews, while user behaviour on information sharing is analysed using an unsupervised machine learning approach. By triangulating the findings from both approaches, this study offers vital insights into identifying the fake news spreader behaviour from a user perspective. The research also proposes a conceptual model to empower recipient users to mitigate the spread of fake news. The key findings and conceptual model can inform the development of policies and strategies by users, government, and platform providers to combat the spread of fake news.
  Keywords: Misinformation; Crisis Informatics; User Behavior Modeling; User-centric Countermeasures; FCM Clustering; Superspreaders.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10076694
   
  
• Psychological factors as drivers of intention to stay: an investigation of millennial employees in the emerging economy  
  by Vimal Babu, Vijaya Prabhagar Murugesan, Amresh Kumar 
  Abstract: Our paper examines the effect of Leader satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Employee Loyalty, and Senior Management Trust on millennial employees’ Intention to Stay in enterprises amid the 'Great Resignation Era' in the Information Technology industry in India. The study tests the hypothesized relationships between the identified variables and reports on an investigation into the factor structure of intent to stay, using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. It evaluates whether or not employees intend to stay with their current organisation. The findings expanded our understanding and lends support to the nomological network of staying factors. Unlike the other three factors, Employee Loyalty was found to be insignificant concerning the Intention to Stay and it has a declining effect on millennial employees in the great resignation era in the post-pandemic. Increased person-organisation fit and conducive work culture for millennials should help firms to arrest waning Employee Loyalty.
  Keywords: emerging economy; great resignation; information technology; Intention to Stay; millennials.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10076837
   
  
• Linking Green Transformational Leadership and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment in Chennai's Manufacturing Sector  
  by Saranya J.  
  Abstract: Attitudes towards the work environment among employees significantly impact organisational sustainability. Nevertheless, numerous employees disregard environmentally favourable practices because they are not explicitly included in their job responsibilities. This research investigates the extent to which Organisational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment (OCBE) is promoted by Green Transformational Leadership (GTL) in Chennai's manufacturing sector. This study employed a convenience sampling approach to gather data from 211 respondents, which included both superiors and subordinates. The hypotheses were examined using AMOS software to conduct Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results indicate that the dimensions of GTL greatly influence the voluntary environmental behaviours of employees. Leaders who exhibit robust green values and motivation are more inclined to encourage their employees to adopt sustainable practices, according to the research. In order to foster OCBE, organisations should implement leadership initiatives that foster environmental responsibility and ongoing green engagement in the workplace.
  Keywords: Green Transformational leadership,Organizational Citizenship Behavior for the Environment,Individual consideration,Idealized behavior,Idealized attribute; Inspirational motivation.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2026.10077325