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Rainfall trends and flood prediction in Chattogram district: a data-driven approach
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)Flooding poses severe socio-economic challenges in Bangladesh, with nearly one-third of the country highly vulnerable to flood-related disasters. Despite its recurring impact, research on flood prediction remains limited. ... -
Digital Storytelling as the Voice of Women Entrepreneurs
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)Today, many women are starting their own businesses, yet they continue to face significant challenges due to gender norms and limited societal support. This paper explores how women entrepreneurs use digital storytelling ... -
Edtech for student retention: how ai chatbots drive sustained success in higher education services
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study examines the long-term impact of AI chatbots on student support and retention in higher education. Through a systematic review of research published between 2020 and 2024, it evaluates how AI chatbots support ... -
Understanding what influences Gen Z consumers to purchase organic food: evidence from Bangladesh using the theory of consumption values
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study aims to extend the Theory of Consumption Values (TCV) by identifying key factors shaping Generation Z’s purchase intentions toward organic food, incorporating two additional constructs: health concerns and ... -
Leading Green Transformation with a Green Mindset: Unlocking Green Champions through Organizational Fit
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study examines how green knowledge-oriented leadership (GKOL) influences employee green championing behavior (GCB) in LEED-certified garment organizations in Bangladesh. Based on data collected from 430 supervisory-level ... -
Big data and ethical consumption: a bibliometric analysis
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of big data and ethical consumption to identify key trends, topics, and potential research directions. The study employs the PRISMA framework. The results ... -
Factors influencing profitability in the Bangladeshi commercial banking sector
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study explores the determinants of the profitability of commercial banks in Bangladesh, an emerging economy. Annual report data from commercial banks covering the period from 2013 to 2024 were used for the analysis. ... -
Exploring Small Food Businesses for Halal Certification: A Case Study
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study examines the intentions, challenges, and prospects of halal certification among small food enterprises in Bangladesh. Based on a focus group discussion with 25 small business owners in Dhaka, the findings show ... -
Eco-Mindset at Work: How Green Business Strategy and Green Climate Perception Drive Hotel Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behavior
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study examines how green business strategy (GBS) influences pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among hotel employees in Bangladesh, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Based on data from 421 frontline hotel ... -
Paradox of digital adaptation: exploring the antecedents of technostress among female nurses in Bangladesh
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)In the wake of technological advancements, there is growing recognition that digitalizing healthcare can significantly reduce costs, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability. Bangladesh, a South Asian developing ... -
Analysis of coastal and marine tourism development strategies in Bangladesh to advance community economy
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)Bangladesh’s geostrategic location at the apex of the Bay of Bengal has unlocked cross-cutting economic prospects for Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT), paving the way for local community welfare. This study aims to examine ... -
Building resilient agribusiness supply chains in Bangladesh: the role of technology in climate-affected zones
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)Agriculture remains important to Bangladesh’s economy but is increasingly affected by climate change, including salinity, flooding, and drought. These challenges disrupt agricultural supply chains, increase post-harvest ... -
Beyond the RMG: diversifying Bangladesh’s export basket through green industrial parks and technology-driven sustainable manufacturing in emerging sectors
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)Bangladesh’s economy has long been dependent on the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, but diversification is critical for sustainable growth. This study examines how green industrial parks and technology-driven sustainable ... -
Recent Advances in Membrane Technologies for Desalination and Wastewater Reuse: Materials Innovation, Fouling Mitigation, and Energy Optimization
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This paper reviews recent advances in membrane technologies for addressing global water scarcity through desalination and wastewater reuse. It focuses on innovations in advanced membrane materials, surface modifications, ... -
Artificial intelligence in supply chain decision-making: a systematic review of models, applications, and implementation challenges
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This systematic review examines the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chain management from 2010 to 2024. Using the PRISMA approach, it analyzes 142 peer-reviewed studies covering machine learning, deep ... -
Ethical AI Judge for Village: A Humanized Framework and Constitution for Rural Justice
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This article presents a constitutional and ethical framework for adopting AI-augmented justice systems in rural and marginalized communities with limited access to judicial services. Drawing on the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation ... -
Unveiling the key drivers of implementing ISSB’S sustainability and climate-related financial disclosures, IFRS S1 & S2
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This paper examines the factors influencing the adoption of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability disclosure standards by organizations in Bangladesh. It focuses on how organizational readiness for change, leadership support, ... -
Fintech, climate finance, and behavioral shifts: evidence from Bangladesh’s digital lending landscape
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study explores the potential of mobile financial services, such as bKash and Nagad, to promote environmental sustainability in Bangladesh. It examines how eco-linked lending, sustainability awareness, and green ... -
Assessing the technological factors behind customer repurchase intention in the e-commerce industry of Bangladesh: mediating effect of big data-driven marketing and its innovation acceptance
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)This study investigates how technological factors influence customer repurchase intention in Bangladesh's e-commerce sector. Specifically, it examines the effects of Website Appearance, System Quality, AI chatbot-based ... -
Determinants of F-commerce Impulse Purchase in Bangladesh: Mediating Effect of Perceived Price Dispersion
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)F-commerce has become a major platform for online buying and selling in Bangladesh, enabling real-time interactions between businesses and consumers. This study examines how Facebook usage intensity, hedonic gratification, ...
