Determinants of Employee Mental Health in Contemporary Work Environments: A Systematic Literature Review

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Mental health has become a critical dimension of workforce sustainability as contemporary organizations confront rising job demands, digital acceleration, and shifting work structures. This systematic literature review synthesizes empirical evidence on determinants of employee mental health from 25 internationally published and peer-reviewed articles spanning 2000–2025. Literature retrieval was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, and SAGE Journals using Boolean operators such as (“employee mental health” OR “psychological well-being” OR “occupational mental health”) AND (“job demands” OR “technostress” OR “workload” OR “leadership” OR “organizational climate”). The initial search identified 1,872 records. After duplicate removal, title–abstract screening, full-text assessment, and methodological filtering based on PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 25 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the narrative synthesis.

The findings reveal three dominant clusters of determinants: individual factors, job-related factors, and organizational-level conditions. Individual determinants—such as psychological capital, coping strategies, personality traits, and resilience—shape susceptibility to stress and burnout. Job-related determinants, including workload intensity, role ambiguity, emotional labor, digital work intensification, and technostress, consistently predict psychological strain. Organizational determinants, particularly leadership style, organizational justice, social support, perceived fairness, and work–life policy structures, demonstrated the strongest influence on employee well-being, with supportive climates significantly mitigating anxiety, burnout, and depressive symptoms. Newer evidence also highlights constant connectivity, algorithmic management, and remote-work demands as emerging psychosocial risks that redefine mental-health conditions in contemporary workplaces.

Overall, the review indicates that employee mental health is a multidimensional outcome shaped by interdependent determinants. These insights underscore the need for integrative organizational interventions and more longitudinal, multilevel research to capture the evolving complexities of modern work.

Digital Twin Technologies in Urban Systems: Integration with Telecommunications for Smart City Development

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This paper examines the role of digital twin technologies in urban infrastructure management and smart city development, focusing on their integration with modern telecommunications systems. It reveals the potential of digital twins for real-time monitoring, network optimization, predictive maintenance, and improved service quality. The international best practices and the present technological landscape in Bulgaria are analysed in order to find opportunities for implementing digital twins in cities such as Sofia.

Comparative Corporate Responses to Climate Risk: ESG Integration in New Zealand Businesses

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This study investigates the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy amo ng New Zealand businesses, focusing on their responses to climate-related risks. Despite the global proliferation of ESG research, evidence from small, open economies like New Zealand remains limited, particularly in the context of recent regulatory mandates such as the 2023 mandatory climate-related financial disclosures introduced by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of ESG scores, disclosure indicators, and financial performance metrics for NZX-listed firms between 2018 and 2025 with qualitative multiple case studies across the energy, agriculture, and finance sectors. Results reveal a positive relationship between ESG integration and financial outcomes, including return on assets, market valuation, and operational resilience. Sectoral analyses indicate that technology and finance firms exhibit the highest ESG maturity, while agriculture and energy sectors demonstrate moderate adoption, often constrained by resource limitations and compliance-driven approaches. Qualitative findings highlight the critical role of governance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment in converting ESG adoption into meaningful organizational benefits. The study identifies regulatory frameworks, dynamic capabilities, and internal governance as key enablers of effective ESG integration, while emphasizing that early adoption provides a competitive advantage in managing climate risks. Limitations include reliance on secondary ESG data and a focus on publicly listed firms, suggesting the need for future research encompassing SMEs and longitudinal analyses. Overall, the study contributes to the understanding of ESG integration in small, open economies and offers practical insights for policymakers and corporate managers seeking to enhance resilience and sustainable value creation in the face of climate change.

The water-tourism nexus in the island of Crete, Greece

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The island of Crete, Greece is located in eastern Mediterranean region which is characterized by limited water resources. It hosts more than 6 million of tourists every year who consume large quantities of water during their vacations. The study of the interdependence between water and tourism industry in Mediterranean islands with limited water resources is important for their prosperity. Their nexus in Crete has been investigated based on existing data regarding water consumption and the local tourism industry. The share of direct water use in tourism in the total water consumption in Crete has been estimated and compared with other tourism destinations. Tourism industry affects water resources in Crete while water is a basic resource in tourism industry. The share of direct water demand in tourism to total water consumption in the island, at 3.06%, is above the global average, at 0.6%. The high share of direct water demand in tourism industry to total water consumption in Crete, the expected future increase in tourists’ arrivals and the future reduction of water resources due to climate change indicates that improved management of water resources is necessary to avoid water shortages and water-related conflicts. Our results could be useful to public authorities and private bodies related to tourism industry and water use in the island.

Stakeholder’s Involvement and Teachers’ Retention in Budadiri East Private Secondary Schools in Sironko District, Uganda

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The study examined the relationship between stakeholders’ involvement and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools in Budadiri East constituency in Sironko district, Uganda.  Specifically, the study examined the relationship between stakeholders’ involvement in planning; resource mobilization; and monitoring and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools. A sequential explanatory design and was both quantitative and qualitative in nature. A total of 141 respondents was drawn from a population of 147. On distribution, 125 Questionnaires and all the 12 interview sessions were conducted and used to collect data; Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics as well as thematic narratives. The study found a very strong positive and statistically significant relationship between stakeholders’ involvement in planning and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools (r=0.988, n=125, p<0.05); a very strong positive and statistically significant relationship between stakeholders’ involvement in resource mobilization and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools (r=0.993, n=125, p<0.05); and extremely strong positive and statistically significant relationship between stakeholders’ involvement in monitoring and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools (r=0.994, n=125, p<0.05). It was concluded that when stakeholders get actively involved in planning, resource mobilization, and monitoring, teachers’ retention significantly improves in private secondary schools in Budadiri East constituency in Sironko District. The study recommends enactment of policies that mandate inclusive planning processes, development frameworks, formation of dedicated teams, and collaborative identification of funding opportunities.

A Prospective Survey on Adequacy of Information Conveyed to Consenters Prior to Obtaining an Informed Consent for Anaesthesia

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Background: Ensuring adequate information conveyance to consenters prior to obtaining consent for anaesthesia is an ethical necessity.

Objective: To ascertain the adequacy of information conveyed to consenters prior to obtaining informed consent for anaesthesia, in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).

METHOD: Ethical clearance secured and written consent obtained, 385 subjects, aged ≥18 years, were served questionnaires addressing 19 points totally, 5 of which (section A) elicited socio-demographic data, while 14 (section B) assessed the comprehensiveness and adequacy of information conveyed prior to obtaining consent. A “yes, very much” option score ≥80%, or combined “yes, very much” and “yes, but little” options score ≥90%, was considered adequate information in each of the 14 points addressed in section B.

Results: There was less than 80% score of the “yes, very much” option, and  <90% combined score from the “yes, very much” and “yes, but little” options under knowledge of involvement of anaesthesia for the planned surgery, reason, type, advantages, problems, alternative forms of anaesthesia, sufficiency of time spent and information conveyed, as well as under allowance of expression, ease of understanding of language used and satisfaction; the combined proportion of consenters who chose the “yes, but very little” and “no, not at all” options ranged 16.88 –  78.44%.

Conclusion: Adequacy of information conveyed to consenters for obtaining informed consent was <80% in the depth of information conveyed, allowance of expression, ease of understanding of language and satisfaction.

Strategy Design Dynamic System-Based Circular Supply Chain Management on Waste Management in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

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This study aims to design a dynamic system-based Circular Supply Chain Management (CSCM) strategy for waste management in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. The increase in population and economic activity has led to a significant increase in waste volume, necessitating a sustainable and efficient management model. The CSCM approach is used because it integrates circular economy principles through the 5R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, and Redesign) to create a closed-loop supply chain system for waste management. The research method uses a system dynamics approach. Modeling with qualitative and quantitative analysis stages through the creation of Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) and Stock and Flow Diagrams (SFD). Research data were obtained from field observations, interviews with the Environmental Agency, and supporting literature. Simulation results show that the existing waste management model in Sleman has implemented some CSCM principles but is still semi-linear. Through the development of four simulation scenarios, Scenario 4, which integrates the Organic Processing Center (OPC), the Plastic Shredding 3RWPS (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) Waste Processing Site), and the Compost IWPS (Integrated Waste Processing Site), is considered the most optimal in reducing waste generation and increasing management efficiency. This scenario successfully forms a multi-loop circular chain system that minimizes waste, maximizes resource utilization, and shifts the paradigm from waste management to resource management. The resulting model is expected to be a strategic reference for local governments in formulating long-term policies towards sustainable waste management.

Impact of Freight Transport Packaging on Energy Consumption and Climate Change

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The research “Impact of Freight Transport Packaging on Energy Consumption and Climate Change” examines energy efficiency in freight transportation (TCC) through the Green Vehicle Routing Problem (G-VRP) and eco-friendly packaging. Using a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data (distances, energy consumption, CO2 emissions) and qualitative information (operator and the community perceptions), it includes a literature review and a pilot study in 10 cities in Hidalgo, Mexico. Results show that optimized routes with electric vehicles reduce the total distance of traveling, energy consumption, and emissions by 23.87%, and up to 97.86% compared to diesel fleets. Gaps in charging infrastructure and green technology adoption are identified. Integrating ecolabels and heuristic algorithms, like a modified Clarke-Wright, offers sustainable and promising solutions, though it requires a deep restructuring of the production processes. The study suggests public policies and business strategies to promote green logistics, advocating for tailored algorithms and mixed-methods to enhance sustainability in TCC.

Redesigning Digital Photographic Assets to Optimize Website Presentation at the Faculty of Art and Design Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

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The rapid development of digital communication technologies requires higher education institutions to present professional, informative, and visually representative media particularly through institutional websites, which serve as the primary public interface. Preliminary observations indicate that photographic assets displayed on the website of the Faculty of Art and Design Education (FPSD) at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia have not met aesthetic and communicative standards. The majority of images consist of low-quality documentation with minimal digital processing and limited adherence to visual communication and photojournalistic principles, resulting in insufficient representation of institutional identity. This study aims to redesign photographic assets to optimize the visual performance of the FPSD website using a Design Thinking methodology. The research process included the stages of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test, conducted through website observation, interviews, surveys, and visual quality assessments. Findings reveal that 78.1% of respondents expressed the need for professional-standard photographic production. The prototyping stage produced redesigned photographic assets that fulfilled technical photography standards, visual branding principles, and institutional communication needs. Prototype evaluation demonstrated significant improvements in aesthetic quality, communication effectiveness, and user experience within website display. The study concludes that enhancing photographic assets results not only in better visual aesthetics but also strengthens institutional credibility, professionalism, and authenticity of academic information. Practical implications emphasize the importance of establishing structured guidelines and standardized procedures for documentation and visual asset management in art and design education environments.

Designing A Creative Business Model for Outdoor Photographers Through Business Model Innovation

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Photography at Tangkuban Perahu Nature Tourism Park is one of the creative industry-based Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) included in the creative economy and engaged in photography. Tangkuban Perahu Nature Tourism Park is one of the tourist destinations whose position is located not far from the center of Bandung City so that it can be easily reached by tourists in Bandung City. Currently, photographers at Tangkuban Perahu Nature Tourism Park face problems in the form of fluctuating trends in the use of direct photography services due to constraints in human resources, promotion, product quality, and business partnerships. To solve this problem is to evaluate in depth the business model that is currently being run. In this study, an evaluation of the business model currently being run by outdoor photographers using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework was conducted. To obtain data, interviews with photographers and observations in the field were conducted. Then interviews with visitors to understand visitor profiles and business environment data. From the data obtained, the results will be used to design strategies, which are then used to design the proposed Creative Business Model Canvas (CBMC). Based on the design results, there are several additions to the creative business model canvas for outdoor photographers. In artistic identity, two new values were added: photos that highlight the natural beauty of Indonesia and the mystical charm of Tangkuban Perahu. In the Your audience block, an additional segment was added: groups. In channels, there are options to work with travel agents or local guides, as well as promotion through social media such as Instagram and TikTok. In revenue stream, additional group and pre-wedding photo packages are available. In key resources, added a photo booth directly in the tourist area as a new asset. In key activities, promotional activities through social media are included. In key partners, new partners were added, namely travel agents and local guides. Meanwhile, in the cost structure, additional costs for purchasing photo frames (operational costs) and digital promotions (investment costs) were added. In addition, there are two new blocks, namely art products and artistic services, which help photographers better understand the creative value that can be offered through photo services.