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Sustainable Startups Through Green Entrepreneurial Migration
(Springer Nature Singapore, 2026)
Bhattacharjee, Amitab
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
Ventures established by green migrant entrepreneurs are community and environmental-focused, aiming to solve social problems, community needs, and local environmental challenges, while uplifting economically disadvantaged groups and contributing to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) and SDG 13 (climate action). Startups of green migrant entrepreneurs often address the social dimensions of sustainability by creating employment, supporting marginalized communities, and fostering inclusive practices. Despite challenges, green migrant entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate leadership in sustainable and climate-resilient ventures, which promotes low-carbon economic growth, a greener business landscape, quality of life, and environmental safety. © The authors © Palgrave Macmillan.
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The Great Temporal Divide: How Top Management Team Temporal Faultlines and Dominant Subgroups Shape Firm Innovativeness in Iran
(Wiley, 2026)
Tang, Shi
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Thatcher, Sherry M. B.
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Richter, Andreas W.
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Zhang, Stephen X.
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
While executives vary in attention to the past, present, and future, prior work has largely examined these temporal orientations in isolation or at the individual level, which limits insight into how they jointly configure within top management teams (TMTs) and translate into firm behaviours. In this study, we advance a configurational perspective by introducing TMT temporal faultlines, defined as subgroup divisions based on the alignment of members' past, present, and future foci. We distinguish two key features of temporal faultlines: temporal faultline strength and the dominant subgroup temporal profile, and propose that these configurational properties shape the emergence of TMT time-awareness norms through regulating how teams attend to and coordinate temporal demands. Based on multi-wave survey data from 209 TMTs of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Iran, our findings suggest that temporal faultlines, making temporal differences salient, foster the development of shared norms around time management. We further find that TMT time-awareness norms exhibit an inverted U-shaped relationship with firm innovativeness, with moderate levels enhancing innovativeness by balancing temporal discipline and flexibility. Together, these findings shift research on executive temporality from individual traits to team configurations and extend faultlines theory by showing that both subgroup differentiation and subgroup content matter. © The authors © Wiley.
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Toward sustainable agrientrepreneurship: behavioral drivers of AI adoption among rural agrientrepreneurs in emerging economies
(Emerald, 2026-02-12)
Polas, Mohammad Rashed Hasan
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Islam, Mohammad Ekramol
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Falahat, Mohammad
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Raju, Valliappan
Purpose This study aims to investigate the behavioral drivers influencing rural family business agrientrepreneurs’ intention to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable agrientrepreneurship, addressing a significant gap in understanding technology adoption in resource-constrained and emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach Using a positivist approach with hypothetical deductive observation, data from 392 rural Bangladeshi family business entrepreneurs were analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0 (SEM) and SPSS V25. Findings The findings reveal that innovativeness significantly and positively influences attitude and risk-taking behavior; relative advantage significantly and positively impacts the intention to adopt AI and influence attitude and risk-taking behavior; attitude mediates the relationship between innovativeness and relative advantage on AI adoption; and risk-taking behavior mediates the relationship between relative advantage and AI adoption, although it does not mediate the link between innovativeness and intention to adopt AI. Originality/value This study provides one of the few empirical insights into AI adoption among rural family business agrientrepreneurs. The study offers a framework for leveraging AI to improve food security and foster sustainable agricultural ecosystems. By extending behavioral models (theory of planned behavior, technology acceptance model and IDT) to this underexplored population and content, the study advances both theoretical understanding and practical strategies for promoting sustainable agri-tech adoption in emerging economies. It thereby contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals related to agriculture and food security.
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Beyond “uncertainty”: How distinct types of perceived uncertainties catalyze or paralyze firm innovation
(Elsevier BV, 2026-07)
Gao, Renfei
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Zhang, Stephen X.
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Brain Drain in Sport: Socio‐Cultural, Economic Drivers, and Policy Implications of Athlete Migration
(Wiley, 2025)
Norouzi Seyed Hossini, Rasool
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Amini, Maryam
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Moradi, Erfan
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Mohebbi, Fereshteh
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
The global sports landscape has witnessed a significant rise in athlete migration, shaped by complex socio-cultural and economic factors. This study employs a qualitative research design based on grounded theory, specifically utilizing situational analysis (SA), to examine the migration dynamics of Iranian athletes. SA was selected for its capacity to provide a comprehensive analytical framework that captures the historical context, social arenas, and positionalities influencing migration trajectories. Findings reveal that Iranian athletes' migration is primarily driven by: (1) socioeconomic instability, and (2) the network of social relationships, which collectively shape five distinct migration positions. By developing a grounded theoretical model, this study offers a nuanced typology of Iranian athlete migration, contributing to the broader discourse on sports mobility, transnationalism, and the intersection of structural constraints and individual agency in migration decisions. From a policy perspective, the study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of migration, such as socioeconomic instability and the lack of opportunities within national sports systems. While investments in economic development, sports infrastructure, and talent retention strategies are generally believed to mitigate migration, initial improvements in these areas may not necessarily lead to less migration and could, in some cases, exacerbate the trend. This paper explores this theoretical contradiction and suggests that while investment in sports development is crucial, further research is needed to understand how such policies interact with different types of migration, including economic, forced, and temporary migration. Policies aimed at improving economic conditions for athletes, fostering talent retention strategies, and enhancing local sports infrastructures may still play a role in reducing some forms of migration, particularly if coupled with efforts to create stronger support networks and career development programs for athletes within the country. ©The authors ©Journal of Public Affairs ©Wiley.
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Valuing Teachers' Voices in Educational Reform
(IGI Global, 2025)
Ekramol Islam, Mohammad
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Hasan Polas, Mohammad Rashed
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Falahat, Mohammad
This chapter explores teachers' pivotal role in achieving global and national sustainable development goals, particularly focusing on SDG 4: Quality Education. It emphasizes the importance of valuing teachers' voices in shaping educational reforms, specifically focusing on the 2024 World Teachers' Day theme, “Valuing Teachers' Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education”. The chapter examines the critical contributions of teachers as societal pillars who shape students' academic abilities and their ethical, moral, and emotional growth. It addresses the global teacher shortage, low salaries, poor working conditions, and lack of professional development, highlighting their impact on recruitment, retention, and educational outcomes. The chapter further explores the unique challenges faced by Bangladesh in teacher recruitment and development and proposes solutions for improving teacher quality, status, and professional empowerment. Ultimately, it calls for a new social contract for education, empowering teachers as key stakeholders in educational policy and reform. ©The authors © IGI Global.
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Strategic orientation and innovation culture: catalysts for success in the dynamic Turkish IT industry
(Emerald, 2025-04-23)
Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Sonmez Cakir, Fatma
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Adiguzel, Zafer
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Karaaslan, Nimet
Purpose: This study investigated the intricate relationships among strategic orientation, innovation culture, market turbulence, firm performance and innovation performance within information technology (IT) companies. This study aims to unravel insights that can guide the creation of an environment fostering innovation, facilitating adaptation to market changes and enhancing overall firm and innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach: IT expert-level employees in Istanbul-based IT companies participated in this research. A random sampling method was used, with 780 emails sent, yielding a 65% response rate from 508 participants. Utilizing the SmartPLS program for analysis, the questionnaire focused on “necessary” category questions, ensuring comprehensive responses. Findings: The study emphasizes the importance of prioritizing strategic orientation and innovation culture, especially in sectors characterized by intense competition and innovation, and emphasizes the need to pay attention to market turbulence to achieve a strategic advantage. Research limitations/implications: While insightful, this study acknowledges certain limitations, including its focus on IT companies in Istanbul. Consequently, the evaluation of analysis results should consider the sample size and the geographical constraint of data collection to maintain a nuanced understanding. Practical implications: The analysis outcomes provide valuable guidance for IT companies, offering insights into developing an innovation culture, navigating market volatility and understanding how strategic orientation enhances performance. This research empowers IT companies to make informed decisions for sustained success. Originality/value: This research introduces a distinctive approach to assessing the impacts of innovation culture, market turbulence and strategic orientation. By shedding light on how innovation culture and strategic direction can adapt, it offers a perspective on the influence of market turbulence on IT companies. ©The authors ©Emerald.
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Hope is not the last thing that dies: In hard economic situations, self-preservation becomes a priority over social responsibility
(Elsevier BV, 2025)
Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
Economic sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly intensified perceptions of financial threat and economic hardship among employees, particularly those reliant on fixed incomes. These external pressures not only shape employees' behaviors in the workplace but also influence their broader societal engagement, often with implications for social and environmental responsibility. In the context of Iran—an economically constrained upper-middle-income country grappling with prolonged sanctions and systemic hardships—this study examines the barriers to employees' sustainability-oriented behaviors (environmental actions in the workplace) and societal behaviors (prosocial actions outside of work), both of which constitute socially responsible behaviors. Using a four-wave survey conducted over one year with 276 employees working in SMEs, we draw on Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory to reveal how sustained financial threats erode hope for the future, ultimately leading to decreased participation in both socially and environmentally responsible behaviors. This research contributes to the broader understanding of how economic hardship can undermine efforts toward sustainability and social responsibility, offering insights relevant to policymakers and organizations seeking to foster these behaviors in challenging times. Our findings serve as a stark reminder of why sustainability-oriented programs often fail, particularly in peripheral regions facing extreme economic hardship. In wealthy nations, calls for sustainability and social responsibility may seem pressing, but in many parts of the world, the immediate concern is survival. For those struggling to meet basic needs, issues like climate change and social responsibility are viewed as peripheral—"luxury” concerns that have little relevance when day-to-day survival is at stake. Policymakers must first focus on alleviating the immediate struggles that people face. Only once these fundamental needs are addressed can we expect individuals to shift their attention toward sustainability and social responsibility. ©The author ©Journal of Environmental Psychology ©Elsevier.
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Workplace adversity and the dual impact of gender on employee intentions to leave and pursue social entrepreneurship
(Emerald, 2025-02-18)
Rivas Mendoza, Milagros Isabel
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Pulido Joo, Luis Alexander
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Mohammad Rashed Hasan Polas
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Paredes Izaguirre, Luis Antonio
Purpose: This study explores social entrepreneurship as a viable career path for employees facing hostile workplace conditions in Peru. It examines the gender-specific effects of workplace challenges such as hostility, discrimination and sexual harassment on individuals’ aspirations for career transitions and entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 450 Peruvian workers experiencing adverse workplace conditions. Quantitative data analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between perceived workplace challenges, intentions to leave current jobs and the propensity to pursue social entrepreneurship. Gender differences were analyzed to uncover unique patterns in these relationships. Findings: Results reveal significant gender differences: females report higher levels of discrimination, while males report higher perceptions of workplace harassment. Females intending to leave their jobs demonstrated a stronger inclination toward social entrepreneurship compared to their male counterparts. These findings underline the detrimental impact of hostile work environments on employee aspirations and highlight social entrepreneurship as a meaningful career option for individuals seeking to address societal issues. Practical implications: This research offers valuable insights for organizations and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of creating equitable work environments. It also underscores the potential of social entrepreneurship to empower individuals disillusioned by conventional workplace structures to drive positive social change. Originality/value: By elucidating the role of social entrepreneurship as an alternative career path, our study contributes to the growing body of literature on entrepreneurship and social impact, offering valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners aiming to foster more equitable and empowering work environments. ©The authors ©Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration ©Emerald.
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A Journey From Traditional Supply Chain Processes to Sustainability‐Oriented Blockchain Supply Chain: The Critical Role of Organizational Capabilities
(Wiley, 2025)
Rashed Hasan Polas, Mohammad
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Afshar Jahanshahi, Asghar
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Ekramol Islam, Mohammad
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Imran Kabir, Ahmed
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Md. Sohel‐Uz‐Zaman, Abu Saleh
Blockchain technology has a great potential to transform how businesses approach sustainability by offering transparency, efficiency, and accountability across various processes. By adopting blockchain, businesses can not only meet growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainability but also create competitive advantages by promoting resource efficiency, fostering trust, and building eco-conscious operations. Building on dynamic capabilities lens within the resource-based view (RBV) framework, and in order to know about antecedents and consequences of blockchain technology adoption, this study investigates how three types of organizational capabilities—namely, innovation capability, information-sharing capability, and technological capability—may facilitate the blockchain technology adoption and most importantly, how such adoption could impact firm performance. To test our research hypotheses, we collected survey data from 198 electronics companies in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The structural equation modelling has been used to test the model hypothesis. The findings showed that all three organizational capabilities—innovation capability, information-sharing capability, and technological capability—significantly facilitate blockchain technology adoption, which in turn leads to enhanced firm performance in small- and medium-sized enterprises, demonstrating the strategic value of blockchain in driving sustainability and competitiveness in electronics companies. ©The authors ©Business Strategy and the Environment ©Wiley.

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