International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital (4 papers in press)

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• How competitive strategy affects the building of strategic position through the mediating role of leaders knowledge: evidence from Karwanchi Group in Iraq  
  by Hatem Ali Abdullah, Zaidoon Fareed Ahmed, Alaa Muhy Al-Deen Fadhil, Shaymaa Abdulkareem Dizdar 
  Abstract: This study aims at identifying the role of competitive strategy, low-cost strategy and differentiation strategy, in building the strategic position of organisations through the mediating role of leaders knowledge. This study adopts a descriptive analytical approach by collecting data through a questionnaire and analysing it to express the opinions of a sample of employees in the Karwanchi Group for the production of soft drinks, juices and mineral water. The data is collected through a questionnaire built based on a five-point likert scale. A non-random sample of 316 is selected to represent the original community of 1,800. The data are analysed using SMART, PLS4. The study concluded that the strategic position of organisations is achieved through competitive strategy, especially the differentiation strategy, which was more important than the low-cost strategy. The role of leaders knowledge mediates and maximises the relationship.
  Keywords: competitive strategy; low-cost strategy; differentiation strategy; strategic position; leader’s knowledge; Karwanchi Group; Iraq.
  
  
• Elevating firms’ sustainability through the power of green intellectual capital: a study unveiling sustainable success  
  by Rida Rafique, Sarfaraz Javed, Muhammad Amir, Hafiza Safia Shaukat, Enas Kamel Alzoubi 
  Abstract: In an era where sustainable development is a global priority, businesses are increasingly focused on adopting practices that ensure long-term sustainability. Despite these efforts, many firms struggle to effectively harness green resources to enhance their sustainability performance. Thus, the current study explores the impact of green intellectual capital on firm sustainability, along with the mediating role of green human resource management practices and financial conditions. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire from the manufacturing sector of Pakistan, and the analysis was conducted using SPSS and AMOS. The findings highlight the significant impact of green structural and relational capital on firm sustainability. Additionally, both financial condition and green human resource management practices emerge as significant key mediators in this relationship. This study contributes theoretically to the literature on green intellectual capital and green human resource management, providing insights into the mechanisms that drive sustainable growth.
  Keywords: green intellectual capital; GIC; financial condition; green HRM practices and firm’s sustainability.
  
  
• Organisational learning culture as a catalyst for teamwork effectiveness: a serial mediation study in IT firms in India  
  by R. Manigandan, A. Shakti Priya, R. Supriya, Vaishnavi Balaji, V. Sasirekha 
  Abstract: Enhancing teamwork self-efficacy (TSE) fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, particularly in dynamic industries like information technology (IT). Considering its importance, this study investigates the influence of organisational learning culture (OLC) on TSE and the serial mediation of team cohesion (TC) and self-competence (SC) of employees concerning this relationship in the Indian IT industry. The study used a cross-sectional survey method and 387 samples to analyse the hypothesis using a structural equation modelling approach. According to the results, OLC has a detrimental effect on TSE within the framework. However, TSE is influenced by TCs substantial mediation effect between OLC and SC. It discloses that recognising and understanding TC and SC reap the benefits of OLC improving TSE, potentially reducing layoff and attrition while increasing team productivity. This study adds to the body of knowledge on adult TSE in the workplace and emphasises its applicability to the Indian workforce context.
  Keywords: organisational learning culture; OLC; teamwork self-efficacy; TSE; self-competence; team cohesion; social cognitive theory; SCT; IT industry; India.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJLIC.2025.10070592
   
  
• The impact of some intellectual properties on the business performance on a sample of the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges for the period 2019 and 2022: a moderating role of intellectual capital  
  by Gao Yuan, Rahimi Abidin, Faisal Zulhumadi 
  Abstract: This research examines how intellectual property affects corporate performance in Chinese pharmaceutical and information technology sectors. In addition, this research examines the role of intellectual capital as a moderator in the relationship between corporate performance and intellectual property. The value added intellectual coefficient model measures intellectual capital. Between 2019 and 2022, there were 272 firm year appraisals of IT and pharmaceutical businesses listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. The endogeneity problem is resolved by using fixed effects regression analysis. This research suggests that trademark and patent protection improve business performance in Chinas pharmaceutical and information technology industries. Except for licensing, all intellectual property positively impacts corporate performance, according to the results. IC is a key moderator in the relationship between corporate performance and IP. This is the first empirical study of intellectual property and its relationship with corporate performance in Chinas developing IT and pharmaceutical industries.
  Keywords: intellectual properties; IPs; intellectual capital; IC; business performance; corporate performance; pharmaceutical; information technology.