Change Resistance and Acceptance in Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires manufacturing companies to implement digital transformation through effective change management. Employee resistance to change is one of the critical factors affecting change acceptance and digital transformation success. This study aims to examine change management strategies, driving and inhibiting factors with emphasis on resistance to change, and the impact of resistance on change acceptance in digital transformation of manufacturing companies. This research uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PICO approach and PRISMA method on 25 selected articles published between 2021-2025 from Scopus, Web of Science, and other reputable databases. Research findings indicate that resistance to change significantly influences change acceptance, with main sources including fear of job loss, lack of digital skills, comfort with status quo, and inadequate communication. Effective change management strategies through strong leadership commitment, comprehensive training programs, participatory approaches, and effective communication can reduce resistance and increase change acceptance. However, organizational culture that is not adaptive, limited resources, and digital skills gap remain major obstacles. These research findings indicate the need for companies to proactively manage resistance through people-centric approaches so that digital transformation can run optimally.

Global Trends in Lateral Thinking: Bibliometric Study of Growth, Collaboration, and Applications

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Lateral thinking is a non-linear thinking approach that is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy for fostering creativity and problem-solving across various disciplines. This study aims to analyze global trends, author contributions, scientific collaborations, and thematic evolution within the lateral thinking literature during the period 2014–2024. The methodology employed is a bibliometric analysis based on data from Scopus, utilizing a quantitative approach and network visualization through VOSviewer to map keywords, thematic clusters, and interconceptual relationships. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications since 2018, with notable contributions from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Indonesia. Dominant keywords such as creativity, problem solving, and innovation form clusters that highlight the central role of lateral thinking in the development of innovative solutions in education, technology, health, and management. The study also uncovers strong associations between lateral thinking and AI-based as well as neurobiological approaches, expanding its applicability to advanced technologies and human cognitive understanding. These findings underscore the importance of lateral thinking as a strategic framework for addressing complex global challenges and open up opportunities for future multidisciplinary research.

A Comparative Study on the Buying Behaviour of Generation Z and Millennials

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This study explores generational differences in consumer behaviour by comparing Generation Z (Gen Z) and Millennials in the Indian context. Using a quantitative research design, data was collected from 60 respondents (25 Gen Z and 35 Millennials) through a structured questionnaire administrated via Google Forms. The study tested five hypotheses concentrating on brand loyalty, social media influence, price sensitivity, product preferences and demographic influences. Statistical analyses including independent samples t-tests, chi-square tests, ANOVA, and regression were performed using SPSS. Results revealed no statistically significant differences between the two generations across the examined factors, although descriptive statistics suggested marginal tendencies, such as Gen Z showing slightly higher price sensitivity and responsiveness to discounts. The findings suggest that while subtle variations exist, both generations demonstrate broadly similar buying behaviours in the digital marketplace. The study contributes to generational consumer research and offers practical insights for marketers to design inclusive strategies that address the shared preferences of these cohorts.

Influence of Medical-Themed Shows on Career Choice among Freshmen Nursing Students

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In this digital age, there is an emerging belief that another factor influences the way we choose our career — the realm of entertainment and media. This quantitative study examined how medical-themed shows influence freshmen nursing students’ career choice at St. Paul University Surigao. Using the Social Cognitive Career Theory of Lent, Brown, & Hackett (1994), based on Bandura’s Self-Efficacy and Social Cognitive Theories, this research aimed to assess how these shows impact students’ self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals related to the nursing profession. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized, assessing 175 freshmen nursing students who had watched a medical-themed show before entering nursing. The findings revealed that medical-themed shows positively impacted students’ self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals, with each factor influencing the others and ultimately shaping their career aspirations in nursing. This study recommends that educational institutions address media literacy programs to help students critically evaluate media portrayals and align their career expectations with reality. This study also urges the film industry to present a more balanced and realistic view of the nursing profession. The implications extend to nursing educators, the nursing profession, and future researchers, emphasizing the need for accurate media representation in guiding students’ career choices and aspirations.

Tourism Development Strategy of Maros Regency Highlighting Local Uniqueness and Potential

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A study on tourism development strategies in a region is an essential aspect that cannot be separated from tourism development policies, and this is also the case for the tourism development strategy of Maros Regency. This study aims to identify the strategies planned by the Maros Regency Government in developing tourism in the area. The method used is descriptive-exploratory, relying on the 3A theory (Attraction, Accessibility, and Amenity) and the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) theory. The findings of this study indicate that in its tourism development plan, the Maros Regency Government has established several programs through the RIPPAR (Tourism Development Master Plan) of Maros Regency, along with the strategies for their implementation. The extent to which these strategies are carried out to realize Maros Regency as one of the tourism destinations is the main focus of this research. The implications of this discussion highlight several strategic steps for each planned program and, ultimately, aim to foster a sense of ownership of these programs among the local community.

Ethical Management in Tunisian Companies: Bridging the Gap between Awareness and Practice

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In response to environmental demands, companies are increasingly compelled to integrate ethics into all managerial practices to ensure their survival. This study explores the explicit and implicit factors that promote the development of ethical management. We conducted exploratory research based on semi-structured interviews with six managers and six subordinates from four Tunisian companies. Our empirical findings reveal that all respondents are convinced of and aware of the importance of ethics in the business world. However, explicit factors-such as ethical codes and ethics training-are absent, while implicit factors-such as fair compensation and ethical culture-are only partially present. The insights from this research can be valuable for business leaders aiming to establish a strong corporate culture centered on ethical values, thereby fostering the practical implementation of ethical management.

Epigenetics and Environmental Health: DNA Methylation Changes Induced by Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading global cause of mortality, driven by complex interactions between genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as ambient air pollution.1 Fine particulate matter (), nitrogen oxides (), and sulfur oxides () are established nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors, triggering both acute events and chronic atherogenesis.3 This systematic review investigates the role of DNA methylation (DNAm)—a primary epigenetic modification—as the molecular transducer linking air pollution exposure to CVD pathology. A systematic search of biomedical databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science) was conducted to synthesize human observational studies focused on exposure, DNAm changes, and cardiovascular outcomes. The synthesized evidence demonstrates that air pollution induces rapid and systemic epigenetic alterations. Acute exposure to traffic particles (Black Carbon, ) is associated with global hypomethylation of repetitive elements (e.g., LINE-1) within days, suggesting a generalized collapse in cellular methylation capacity.4 Furthermore, gene-specific alterations, such as the hypomethylation of  (Tissue Factor 3) and , drive prothrombotic states and increase the risk of myocardial infarction.5 Mechanistically, inhaled pollutants induce oxidative stress, which disrupts the S-adenosylmethionine () / Sadenosylhomocysteine () ratio, directly inhibiting DNA methyltransferases ().5 These alterations modulate key pathways of atherogenesis, including chronic systemic inflammation (NF- activation) and autonomic nervous system dysfunction (mtDNA D-loop hypomethylation).5 While methodological limitations—primarily heterogeneity in exposure assessment and reliance on peripheral blood cells—persist, the findings confirm that DNA methylation serves as a dynamic biomarker of individual susceptibility and provides compelling molecular targets for future intervention strategies aimed at mitigating the cardiovascular burden of environmental toxins.5

Kafi-Pawat Family of Distributions with Applications to COVID-19, Labor Economics, Medical, and Environmental Data

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This article presents a novel and flexible family of continuous probability distributions, namely the Kafi-Pawat family of distributions. The Kafi-Pawat family is characterized by two parameters, playing an important role in controlling the shape of the hazard rate function, thereby enhancing its flexibility for modeling diverse data behaviors. We derive key distributional functions of the Kafi-Pawat family, including its hazard rate function. To demonstrate the flexibility and practical utility of the proposed family, we introduce and study several members of the Kafi-Pawat family. The hazard rate functions of all distributions within the Kafi-Pawat family can be monotone or non-monotone, highlighting their flexibility. Parameter estimation is conducted via the method of maximum likelihood. Since the maximum likelihood estimators cannot be obtained in closed form, we employ numerical optimization techniques to obtain the fitted parameter values. The final section is to apply the established distributions to the real-world datasets. Comparative analyses among the considered distributions are performed to exhibit their potential as flexible and effective tool for modeling uncertainty.

Comparative Analysis between Companies that Adopt GRI Standards and Those that Follow only IFRS (ISSB) – Sustainability Report

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This article compares companies that report their sustainability information in accordance with the GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative) with those that exclusively follow the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB – IFRS S1 and S2). The study aims to understand the conceptual, methodological, and practical differences between these two reporting frameworks, with a focus on their impact on corporate transparency, governance, accountability, and decision-making. It is based on a review of literature, document analysis, and institutional sources to create an analytical framework that helps companies, auditors, regulators, and researchers understand and apply both systems. The analysis reveals that the GRI standards employ a dual materiality approach, considering both the company’s impacts on society and the environment, as well as how these factors influence financial performance. In contrast, the ISSB/IFRS, rooted in capital market principles, focuses mainly on financial materiality, targeting investors and capital providers. This difference is evident in their content requirements, governance structures, and the level of detail provided. The article also discusses the interoperability between GRI and ISSB, highlighting efforts to align and complement the standards, as well as addressing challenges to prevent report overlap and duplication. Additionally, the study examines issues related to assurance, comparability, and credibility of sustainability reports, suggesting that integrating both approaches can improve the consistency of corporate disclosures. It concludes that, despite their different objectives and target audiences, the convergence of GRI and ISSB marks a significant step toward more integrated, transparent, and responsible sustainability reporting that guides decision-making.

Renewable Energy Research: Promoting Environmental Resilience Towards Community Welfare – A Literature Review on Inclusive Development

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Renewable energy research involves studies that change perspectives on energy utilization into two options: renewable energy and fossil energy. Fossil energy is derived from fossil fuels — organic remains of living things that died millions of years ago and are trapped beneath the earth’s surface. The formation process takes a long time, unlike renewable energy, which is naturally provided. The use of renewable energy refers to the utilization of energy sources that can be renewed naturally. This must be a shared concern to maintain the sustainability of nature for the continuity and safety of the Earth. Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, water, geothermal, and biomass, can be used to produce electricity or other forms of community welfare. The use of renewable energy offers many benefits, including reducing environmental impacts, increasing energy efficiency, and creating jobs. This study aims to: (1) analyze the role and effectiveness of multi-stakeholder synergy in community empowerment through renewable energy; and (2) analyze the policy strategies needed to strengthen environmental resilience to ensure equitable and sustainable community development through renewable energy. The data for this study were obtained through a literature review that examines renewable energy from various perspectives. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of inclusive development studies and be beneficial to society.