Publications

A novel model for risk management of outsourced construction projects using decision-making methods: a case study featured image

A novel model for risk management of outsourced construction projects using decision-making methods: a case study

Purpose Selecting a suitable contract to outsource construction projects is an ongoing concern for project managers and organizational directors. This study aims to propose a …

amin-mahmoudi
Towards a sustainable environment: The nexus between ISO 14001, renewable energy consumption, access to electricity, agriculture and CO2 emissions in SAARC countries featured image

Towards a sustainable environment: The nexus between ISO 14001, renewable energy consumption, access to electricity, agriculture and CO2 emissions in SAARC countries

Abstract In this study, we investigate complex, country-level relationships between ISO 14001 certification, renewable energy consumption, access to electricity, agriculture, and …

muhammad-ikram
Prioritizing and overcoming barriers to integrated management system (IMS) implementation using AHP and G-TOPSIS featured image

Prioritizing and overcoming barriers to integrated management system (IMS) implementation using AHP and G-TOPSIS

Abstract The implementation of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) has become a prerequisite for any organization looking to transform itself into a competitive and more …

muhammad-ikram
A novel varistructure grey forecasting model with speed adaptation and its application featured image

A novel varistructure grey forecasting model with speed adaptation and its application

Abstract Traditional grey forecasting models cannot achieve satisfactory predictive accuracy on approximate non-homogeneous exponential sequence with acceleration, velocity and …

shoujun-li
Assessment of the effectiveness and the adaption of CSR management system in food industry: The case of the South Asian versus the Western food companies featured image

Assessment of the effectiveness and the adaption of CSR management system in food industry: The case of the South Asian versus the Western food companies

The purpose of this empirical study is to undertake a comparative analysis of the South Asian and Western food companies based on their corporate social responsibility (CSR) …

muhammad-ikram
Do quality, environmental, and social (QES) certifications improve international trade? A comparative grey relation analysis of developing vs. developed countries featured image

Do quality, environmental, and social (QES) certifications improve international trade? A comparative grey relation analysis of developing vs. developed countries

Abstract The purpose of this empirical study is to undertake a comparative analysis of developing vs. developed countries based on adoption of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and SA8000 …

muhammad-ikram
Does CSR influence firm performance? A longitudinal study of SME sectors of Pakistan featured image

Does CSR influence firm performance? A longitudinal study of SME sectors of Pakistan

Purpose This study aims to examine whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities influence firm performance based on a longitudinal survey for small and medium-sized …

muhammad-ikram
Does abnormal lending behavior increase bank riskiness? Evidence from Turkey featured image

Does abnormal lending behavior increase bank riskiness? Evidence from Turkey

This study empirically analyzes whether the rapid growth of loans and risk-taking behavior during the expansion of loans affected non-performing loans (NPLs) and the solvency of …

farrukh-shahzad
Quality of care for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Pakistan: a retrospective study featured image

Quality of care for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Pakistan: a retrospective study

A wide variation exists in the practice patterns of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) care worldwide, leading to differences in clinical outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the …

shazia-rehman
Energy security and environmental efficiency: evidence from OECD countries featured image

Energy security and environmental efficiency: evidence from OECD countries

Assessment of energy and environmental issues has received a special focus due to global warming and climate vulnerabilities. Energy, environment and economic development …

huaping-sun