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Climate change and worsening environmental conditions have brought into sharp relief how we must reconcile development with sustainability. This issue is nowhere more starkly relevant than among the fastest-growing economies. Research in the International Journal of the Energy-Growth Nexus that examined the BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, suggests that investment in education and training might play a significant role in reducing environmental harm, a role that has often been overlooked.
The researchers analysed several years worth of data from the BRICS countries. These nations account for a large proportion of the world’s population, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis found a close relationship between higher levels of human capital and lower levels of environmental degradation, measured primarily through carbon emissions. Human capital refers to the stock of education, skills and knowledge embodied in a workforce, commonly captured through indicators such as schooling level and training.
According to the analysis, improvements in human capital is associated with reduced emissions across the BRICS economies. The results hold across several statistical techniques designed to address common problems in these kinds of studies, such as cultural and social differences, the differing impact of global shocks, and the two-way causality between growth and pollution.
The findings are rooted in endogenous growth theory that says long-term economic progress depends on knowledge, innovation, and research rather than on physical inputs alone. In environmental terms, a more educated and skilled workforce is better able to develop and adopt cleaner technologies, improve energy efficiency, and comply with environmental regulations. Innovation, measured in this study by patent activity, is also associate with better environmental outcomes. This latter point reinforces the idea that technological progress can decouple growth from emissions.
The team adds that globalisation emerges as another factor associated with improved environmental quality. This phenomenon perhaps reflects technology transfer and the sharing of cleaner production methods across borders. Trade openness itself, however, has the opposite effect. More international trade means higher levels of environmental degradation in the BRICS countries. This is consistent with concerns that trade can encourage the expansion of pollution-intensive industries or the import of environmentally inefficient technologies.
As emerging economies continue to drive global growth and emissions, this study shows how education and training are key to climate and environmental strategy. Policies that open up access to high-quality education, raise average years of schooling, and support research and development could lead to environmental benefits as well as providing an economic boost. There is a need, however, to improve trade policy and environmental regulation so that economic development is not to the detriment of environmental sustainability.
Sachan, A. and Pradhan, A.K. (2026) ‘Examining the impact of human capital on environmental degradation in BRICS nations’, Int. J. Energy-Growth Nexus, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp.201–218.
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Public sector organisations in emerging economies could improve their performance and resilience by taking a more systematic approach to knowledge management, according to a review in the International Journal of Business Excellence.
The review examined research into how government institutions create, share and retain knowledge. It also considered why these practices are important to the institutions’ ability to deliver their services, adapt to change, and withstand disruption. The main conclusion is that effective knowledge management should not be considered as a peripheral administrative exercise, but must be seen as an essential strategic component of governance.
Knowledge management refers to the systematic processes through which organisations generate, store, and use knowledge. This includes policy documents, reports, and databases. It also includes tacit knowledge, the experience, skills, and judgement of individual members of the institution. In the public sector, much of this kind of tacit knowledge can be lost through staff turnover and political change if it is not deliberately captured and shared in a timely manner.
Across the research papers covered in this IJBE review, there is strong evidence that public organisations that invest in knowledge management perform better. They are more able to innovate, they can respond more effectively to new social and economic challenges, and they can maintain continuity during periods of political and social upheaval. This kind of institutional resilience is strengthened by effective knowledge management.
However, the review also shows that too many public bodies rely on informal or fragmented approaches to knowledge management. This tends to limit its long-term impact. The underlying problem is often inadequate technological infrastructure. If the digital platforms for storing information and enabling collaboration are not present, then there is no functionality within the institution to allow for effective knowledge management. In addition, cultural and organisational barriers often stymie efforts to share knowledge in institutions with rigid hierarchies and siloed departments, and low levels of trust among employees in different areas within the institution.
Good leadership is the decisive factor in overcoming these various obstacles. Indeed, the review found that ethically inclined and committed leaders who actively promote collaboration and learning can embed knowledge management into everyday practice. Technology helps but human factors such as motivation and skills can make all the difference.
Yshikawa-Arias, J.F. and Arana-Barbier, P.J. (2025) ‘Knowledge management in the public sector of emerging economies: a literature review’, Int. J. Business Excellence, Vol. 38, No. 6, pp.1–21.
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Social media influencers have become a prominent part of modern advertising. They can shape how brands communicate with consumers and how people decide what to buy in ways that conventional marketing perhaps never achieved in the past. A review of research into this phenomenon published in the International Journal of Business Excellence suggests that the impact influencers have is now sufficiently well established that there is a need to study their commercial effectiveness, as well as looking into any ethical or regulatory questions that arise.
The study systematically examined peer-reviewed research in this area to assess what is known about influencer marketing and what information is lacking. Influencer marketing refers to the promotion of products, services or ideas by individuals who have built large and engaged followings on social media platforms. Unlike conventional celebrities, influencers are typically perceived as ordinary people who share their daily lives or specialist interests online. This quality fosters a degree of trust in what they say and what they promote that might be elusive to the traditional scripted advertising and endorsements made by actors, pop stars, and other such well-known individuals.
Researchers consistently find that influencers affect consumer behaviour, particularly purchasing decisions. Many studies measure purchase intention, a term used to describe how likely a consumer is to buy a product after encountering marketing content. Influencers appear to shape purchase intention in several ways, through credibility, meaning how knowledgeable and trustworthy they seem, attractiveness, encompassing both physical appeal and likeability, and the fit between influencer and product, which refers to how closely an influencer’s image aligns with the brand they promote.
Influencer endorsements might be referred to as electronic word of mouth, digitally mediated opinions that consumers often perceive as more authentic than traditional advertising. Beyond individual purchases, the research literature suggests that there is a broader effect on brand awareness, improved brand perception, and stronger engagement for the company being promoted with their target audience.
By reviewing what is considered to be a rather fragmented body of research, the paper suggests that influencer marketing is now a permanent feature of contemporary commerce, at least as permanent as any phenomenon might be in such a fickle world as marketing. The researchers say that there is now a need for a more context-specific analysis of this evolving industry, one that also takes into account the ethics, such as those surrounding children and vulnerable adults.
Trehan, U., Siddiqui, I.N. and Dewangan, J.K. (2025) ‘Social media influencer marketing: a systematic literature review’, Int. J. Business Excellence, Vol. 37, No. 4, pp.488–505.
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Climate change and sustainability issues are high on the agenda, and the fashion industry is facing increased scrutiny over its practices with regard to their environmental impact. Research in the International Journal of Sustainable Society has looked at how fast-fashion and luxury brands communicate their purported sustainability efforts. The findings reveal a sector grappling with progress and persistent shortcomings that suggests consumers need more dyed-in-the-wool greenwashing from manufacturers.
The research analysed 42 scholarly and industry papers focusing on corporate social responsibility disclosures, website content, and other public reports. Corporate social responsibility refers to the ways in which companies report their efforts to act responsibly towards the environment, society, and stakeholders. The study highlights a growing tension between brand messaging and actual environmental impact, particularly in the form of what is often called “greenwashing”. Whereas whitewashing is a metaphor for painting over problems, greenwashing refers to companies exaggerating or misrepresenting their environmental credentials and eco-friendliness of their products.
Experts argue that greenwashing is symptomatic of a larger issue and that is the absence of clear, enforceable standards defining sustainable fashion. In other sectors, such as the food industry, terms such as “organic” are strictly regulated, but in the fashion industry, claims of sustainability are not monitored nor regulated in the same way. This regulatory gap allows companies to gain reputational benefits without verifiable proof, placing the onus on consumers to check their green credentials before buying.
The IJSS paper recommends various measures that could be used to improve transparency and accountability, including obtaining third-party certifications, sharing detailed production processes, and educating consumers on the complexities of sustainable clothing. Of course, there are obstacles in that overproduction and continuous consumption underpin the fashion economy, making the notion of sustainability difficult to achieve.
It is suggested that regulatory oversight could both protect consumers and encourage systemic reform in the industry. For consumers, policymakers, and industry professionals, there is a need for critical assessment of sustainability claims and for structural reform that will help the industry achieve meaningful environmental responsibility.
Zaidi, A.A. and Gandhi, A. (2025) ‘Green or green washing? A review paper on the current state of sustainability of fashion brands’, Int. J. Sustainable Society, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp.334–354.
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A study of business school graduates, published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, challenges the widely held belief that such students enter the workforce ill-prepared for the world of work. The finding is based on in-depth interviews with employers in Estonia and the research overall takes a broader view than earlier studies rather than focusing on specific skills such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Fundamentally, the research found a much smaller gap between what business schools provide and what employers want than is commonly assumed.
The paper explains that employers cited three main factors supporting this conclusion. First, holding a business degree itself serves as a reliable signal of employability. The credential indicates a graduate has the capacity to learn and adapt, traits employers value highly. Secondly, any deficiencies in technical knowledge or practical experience can often be addressed through on-the-job training. Thirdly, the qualities employers seek, such as adaptability, critical thinking, and ethical awareness, largely align with what business schools already cultivate in their students.
The research has implications for higher education leaders who may have been developing new curricula on the basis of a misconception. The work suggests that a complete overhaul of business school programmes is not needed. They might better focus on improving how their courses develop a graduate’s ability to learn continuously. This would then allow employees to adapt as job requirements evolve. For students, the study reinforces the value of a business degree not only as a basic academic credential but also as the foundation for their ongoing professional development.
Of course, the work focused on graduates and employers in Estonia. Future work might increase the sample size, adjust the interview methodology, and widen the reach of the work to other countries.
Örtenblad, A., Koris, R. and Kerem, K. (2026) ‘The much-discussed gap between employers’ demands and business school graduates’ competence: an intriguing finding’, Int. J. Management Concepts and Philosophy, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp.1–20.
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