Cutting-Edge Business Technologies in the Big Data Era: Proceedings of the 18th SICB “Sustainability and Cutting-Edge Business Technologies” Volume 1 (Studies in Big Data, 135)

This book highlights applied artificial intelligence techniques, tools, and systems to drive strategic advantages, improve operational efficiency, and create added value. The focus is very much on practical applications and how to maximize the value of these technologies. They are being applied across businesses to enhance innovation, improve performance, increase profit, support critical thinking, and ultimately create customer-added value. Whether you are a researcher, manager, or decision-maker, this book provides valuable insights to help you harness the power of AI and big data analytics in your organization. This book attempts to provide answers to the most important questions: Quo Vadis applied artificial intelligence? Quo Vadis cutting-edge business technologies? Preface Contents Bagging vs Boosting Ensemble Classifiers in Predicting Companies’ Financial Status 1 Introduction 2 Problem Description 3 Methodology 3.1 Bagging Ensemble Classifiers 3.2 Boosting Ensemble Classifiers 4 Experimental Results 4.1 Bagging Ensemble Classifiers with Advanced Data Balancing Techniques 4.2 Boosting Ensemble Classifiers with Advanced Data Balancing Techniques 4.3 Bagging Ensemble Classifiers vs Boosting Ensemble Classifiers 5 Conclusions and Future Work References The Effect of Automated Teller Machines and Broadband on Bank Profitability: Evidence from Southeast European Countries 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Background and Hypotheses of the Study 3 Econometric Analysis 4 Econometric Findings 5 Conclusion References Business Sustainability in Hypercompetitive Contexts 1 Introduction 1.1 Ultimate Goal 1.2 The How 2 Substantivation 2.1 Broad Listening 2.2 Broad Listening Engineering 3 Conclusions References On the Dependence of Drop-Out Rates on Cohort Size in Public Universities 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and Contributions 3 Proposed Mathematical Model 4 Model Validation 4.1 University Example (STA) 4.2 University Example (CH) 4.3 University Example (Mona) 4.4 University Example (Oxford) 5 Conclusions References Digitalization of Sustainability Reporting - Current Trends and Future Problems 1 Introduction 2 Digitization of Sustainability Reporting – Current Trends 3 The (Im)possible Digitalization of Sustainability Reporting 4 Conclusion References An Empirical Study of the Effect of Enterprise Resource Planning System on Tobin’s Q 1 Introduction 2 Hypothesis Development 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Sample and Data 3.2 Variables Measurements 3.3 Regression Model 4 Empirical Results and Discussion 5 Conclusions References The Role of User Engagement and Instagram Influencer in a Corporate SNS Account 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 The Impact of Telepresence on Flow Experience 2.2 The Impact of Flow Experience on User Engagement 2.3 The Impact of User Engagement on Purchase Behavior 2.4 The Potential Moderator of Instagram Influencer 3 Research Method 4 Data Analysis and Result 4.1 Respondent Profile 4.2 Hypothesis Testing 5 Discussion 6 Theoretical Contributions and Practical Implications 7 Limitations and Future Research 8 Conclusion References Toward an Understanding of Cutting Edge Technologies in Financial Industry: Cryptocurrency Adoption 1 Introduction 2 Study Model and Hypotheses Development 2.1 UTAUT 2.2 Hypotheses Development 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Study Sample and Data Collection 3.2 Study Instrument 4 Analysis and Results 4.1 Descriptive Statistics 4.2 Measurement Model 4.3 Structural Model 5 Discussion 6 Theoretical and Practical Implications 6.1 Theoretical Implications 6.2 Practical Implications 7 Conclusion 8 Limitations and Future Research Directions References Smart Contracts and Blockchain-Based Tools for Privacy-Preservation 1 Introduction 2 Blockchain Technology 3 Proposed Model 3.1 User Requirements 3.2 System of Smart Contract Design 4 System Evaluation 5 Conclusion References Digital CSR and Corporate Sustainability Moderated by Perceived Technological Environmental Uncertainty: Empirical Evidence 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Hypotheses 2.1 Digital CSR and Corporate Sustainability 2.2 The Role of Technological Environmental Uncertainty as a Moderator 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Population and Sampling 3.2 Research Instrument Design 3.3 Variables Measurement 4 Data Analysis and Results 4.1 Common Method Bias and Multicollinearity 4.2 Measurement Model Assessment 4.3 Structural Model Assessment 4.4 Robustness Check 5 Conclusion Appendix 1. Scale Evaluation References Impact of Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Agility on the Competitive Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Learning 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Dynamic Capabilities 2.2 Organizational Agility 2.3 Organizational Learning 2.4 Competitive Performance 3 Research Model and Hypothesis 4 Research Sample and Data Collection 5 Data Analysis Results 6 Discussion 7 Implication and Limitations References Industry 4.0 Technologies and Environmental Performance: The Moderating Effect of Coercive Power 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review, and Research Model 2.1 Big Data Analytics, the Internet of Things and Environmental Performance 3 Research Methods 4 Data Analysis Results 5 Conclusion, Implications and Limitations References Women Empowerment in the Age of Social Commerce: An Empirical Study 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review, and Research Model 2.1 The Role of Women’s Hedonic and Utilitarian Motivations 2.2 Social Commerce Adoption and Women’s Empowerment 3 Research Methods 3.1 Sampling and Data Collection 3.2 Instruments Developing 4 Data Analysis Results and Discussion 4.1 The Measurement Model 4.2 The Structural Model 5 Conclusion, Implications and Limitations References Cutting-Edge Business Technology Which Creates Business Disruption While Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Background 3 Discussions 4 Conclusion and Recommendation References Applying the Stimulus-Organism-Response Framework to Investigate Influencer Attributes on the Intention to Purchase Electric Vehicles 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Attribute Influencer 2.2 Attitude Toward Use 3 Hypothesis 4 Research Methodology 5 Findings 5.1 Assessment of Outer Model 5.2 Analysis of Structural Model 6 Conclusion and Discussion References Using Business Intelligence Tools in Accounting Education 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 3.1 Sampling and Data Collection 3.2 Questionnaire 4 Results 4.1 Descriptive Statistics 4.2 Univariate Analysis 5 Conclusion References The Role of Green Banking in Achieving Sustainable Development 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Related Literature Review 4 Research Methodology 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusions, Limitations and Further Research References Betting on ESGs Impacts Long-Term Market Value. The Case of European Energy Firms During COVID-19 and Ukraine Armed Conflicts 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Results 4.1 ESG Risk Exposure and Management in Traditional Energy Firms 4.2 ESG Risk Exposure and Management in Renewable-Energy Based Firms 5 Conclusions, Future Lines of Research and Limitations References The Impact of Cash Liquidity on Sustainable Financial Growth: A Study on ASE-Listed Industrial Companies 1 Introduction 2 Method 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Adopting Smart Systems and Its Impact on Reducing Work Exhaustion: An Exploratory Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Workers in the General Firm for Northern Cement 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Background 2.1 Smart Systems 2.2 Work Exhaustion 3 Research Model and Hypotheses 3.1 Research Problem 3.2 The Importance of Research 3.3 Research Objectives 3.4 The Research Model and Its Hypotheses 3.5 Research Hypotheses 4 Methods 4.1 Study Approach and Model 4.2 Questionnaire Design and Source of Data 4.3 Pilot Test 4.4 Statistical Methods 5 Data Analysis and Discussion 5.1 Testing the Quality of the Measurement Tool Data 5.2 Results of Hypothesis Testing and Discussion 6 Conclusion and Suggestions 6.1 Conclusions 6.2 Suggestions References The Potential Role of Blockchain Technology in Addressing Development Challenges in Developing Countries 1 Introduction 2 Overview of Blockchain Technology 2.1 Blockchain Technology: Conceptual Framework 2.2 Blockchain Technology and Its Cutting-Edge Applications 3 Blockchain Technology: Potentials and Risks 3.1 Blockchain Technology: Potentials 3.2 Blockchain Technology: Risks 4 Results 5 Implications and Future Research References Intellectual Capital and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: The Mediating Role of Marketing Knowledge Management 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Intellectual Capital 2.2 Marketing Knowledge Management 2.3 Sustainable Competitive Advantage 3 Research Model and Hypotheses 4 Methodology 4.1 Sampling 4.2 Measurement 5 Data Analysis and Outcomes 5.1 Measurement Model 5.2 Structural Model 6 Discussion and Implication 7 Conclusion References Evaluation of the Water Retention Capacity of a Pioneering Sustainable Liquid Natural Clay 1 Introduction 2 Soil-Infiltration Test Protocol 3 Test Locations and Sites Description 3.1 Al Rawdah Site 3.2 Khalifa Park Site 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Al Rawdah Site Results 4.2 Khalifa Park Site Results 4.3 Comparison Between Al Rawdah and Khalifa Park Sites 5 Conclusion References Orthodontic Treatment and Periodontal Health in the Big Data Era 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Conclusion, Implications and Future Research References A Systematic Review of Green Economy and Energy Efficiency Nexus 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Literature Search 2.2 Article Screening and Selection 2.3 Limitations 3 Findings 3.1 Green Total Factor Productivity (GTFP) 3.2 Sharing Economy and Human Capital 3.3 Green Finance 4 Conclusion and Policy Implications References Artificial Intelligence Applicability in Orthodontics: Quo Vadis Orthodontics? 1 Introduction 2 Artificial Intelligence and Orthodontics 3 Conclusion and Future Research References Circular Economy Practices in Higher Education Institutions: Towards Sustainable Development 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Review of Literature for CE in HEIs 4 Case Study 4.1 Setting and Infrastructure 4.2 Renewable Energy 4.3 Water Resources 4.4 Solid Waste Management 4.5 Transportation 4.6 Education and Research 5 Conclusion References The Mediating Role of Green Disclosures on the Relationship Between Sustainability and Financial Performance in an Emerging Market 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Hypothesis Development 2.1 Sustainability Disclosures 2.2 Financial Performance Disclosures (FP) 2.3 Green Disclosure Indicators 3 Research Methodology 4 Results 5 Discussion and Conclusion 6 Limitations and Recommendations References Big Data Analytics and Sustainability Accounting and Reporting: Evidence from Canada 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Research Questions 2.1 Sustainability Accounting and Reporting 2.2 Big Data and Sustainability Accounting and Reporting 3 Research Methodology 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion 6 Implications References Perceived Service Quality of Mobile Banking and Co-creation Intention: The Mediating Role of Epistemic Value and the Moderating Influence of Digitalization Anxiety 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Development 2.1 Hypotheses and Conceptual Model 3 Methodology 3.1 Design 3.2 Instrument 3.3 Sample and Data Screening 3.4 Respondents’ Characteristics 3.5 Descriptive Data and Correlation Matrix 3.6 Examining The Measurement Model 3.7 Structural Model Relationships 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion Appendix References Influence of Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies on Organizational Marketing Performance: Mediating Role of IT Infrastructure 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Marketing 1.2 Data-Driven Marketing Strategies 1.3 Marketing Performance 1.4 IT Infrastructure 1.5 Related Studies 2 Material and Methods 2.1 Validity and Reliability 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Demographic Results 3.2 Questionnaire Results 3.3 Multicollinearity Test 3.4 Hypotheses Testing 3.5 Discussion 4 Conclusion 4.1 Limitations of Study References The Relationship Between the Environmental Performance Index and the GDP Growth Rate in Emerging Countries in Europe 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Author Index