Sinergie Italian Journal of Management

Cultural Heritage Meets Sustainability: What’s the Current State? Dive into our latest article by Marianna Marzano and Monia Castellini, where we unravel the critical relationship between cultural heritage and sustainability. This systematic review highlights the growing body of research sparked by Agenda 2030 and explores how interdisciplinary approaches can enhance our understanding and measurement of sustainability. The article also addresses the gaps in sustainable management that call for improved methodologies and active local community involvement. Join us on this journey to better understand how sustainability can transform the cultural heritage sector! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d95JhrSM. Let’s start the conversation on how we can ensure a sustainable future for our cultural treasures!

#volume42issue2 - What are the main perceptual factors that influence the rise of multidimensional VR engagement related to a brand experience in a VR- based metaverse? Dive into our latest article "User engagement with the VR-based metaverse in the brand experience: A consumer perspective" This interesting study explores the perceptual factors influencing multidimensional VR engagement, i.e., the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural dimensions, and the related branding outcomes in a VR metaverse brand experience. Read the full article for valuable insights! https://lnkd.in/d7ZmaMyn 👥 Authors: Maria Vernuccio - Sara Boccalini - Michela Patrizi

#volume42issue2 - Does blockchain technology impact consumers’ food purchase intentions? Consumers are demanding greater transparency and authenticity in the food they buy. Blockchain (BCT) is a game-changer, enabling full traceability with just a smartphone. But how much do consumers know about it? A latest study explores the factors driving BCT adoption in food shopping. While awareness is low (only 31%), perceived usefulness and ease of use play a crucial role in shaping consumer behavior. Curious about how blockchain can elevate your supply chain and foster consumer trust? Dive into the full research: https://lnkd.in/dpBbwKim 👥 Authors: Martinelli Elisa, Francesca De Canio #Blockchain #FoodSupplyChain #ConsumerTrust #Innovation #Research

AI is rapidly reshaping Research and Education, but are we, as scholars, truly prepared to harness its potential? In their editorial, Prof. Alberto Pastore and Marta Ugolini highlight the potential and challenges of #GenerativeAI in #Academia. While AI can enhance efficiency and personalize learning, it raises concerns about ethics, accuracy, and the erosion of critical academic skills. As we stand on the brink of this transformation, it’s time for universities and scholars to come together to ensure that innovation is embraced responsibly and ethically. 👉 Read the full editorial and join the conversation on the future of AI in academia! #AI #GenerativeAI #Academia #Research #Education #AIAct #EthicsInAI #FutureOfLearning #ScholarlyResearch #Innovation #AIinEducation #AcademicExcellence

The only constant is change, #Heraclitus claimed, some 2500 years ago. Who knows what the great Thinker would say today, faced with the profound and rapid transformation that #AI is generating in so many fields of human existence. One of them is #Research and #Education. Are we, management scholars, prepared to face the ongoing AI revolution in our profession? AI, and in particular #Generative_AI, is a transformative technology that can profoundly modify the way we do research and education, but most of academicians are not prepared for change, to seize the big opportunities and face the significant threats it entails. Back in 2018, #StephenHawking stated that ‘AI will be either the best thing that’s ever happened to us, or it will be the worst thing’, emphasizing the importance of approaching AI in a conscious and responsible manner. The editorial in the new issue of Sinergie Italian Journal of Management, the official journal of Società Italiana di Management, entitled “A call for an Academia AI Act and for scholar's education,” talks about just that. It is 4 minutes of (I hope) stimulating reading. Marta Ugolini, Laura Ciarmela, Federico Brunetti, UMBERTO MARTINI, Charles Hofacker, Alfonso A. Vargas-Sánchez, Maria Colurcio, Angelo Bonfanti, Fabio Cassia, Laura Michelini, Arabella Mocciaro, Fabio Musso, Sandro Castaldo, Lara Penco, Elita Schillaci, Francesco Ciampi, Andrea Piccaluga, Alberto Falini, Beatrice Luceri, Maria Rosaria Napolitano, Angelo Riviezzo, Maria Della Lucia, Gabriele Baima, Ludovica Principato, Gennaro Iasevoli, Alberto Mattiacci, Ph.D., Maria Vernuccio, Federica Ceccotti, Donata Vianelli, Martinelli Elisa, Daniele Dalli, Paola Signori, Angeloantonio Russo, Savino Santovito, Riccardo Resciniti, Angelo Di Gregorio, Gaetano Aiello, Guido Cristini

Hot off the press! The latest issue of Sinergie Italian Journal of Management is now online. Dive into Vol. 42 No. 2 (2024) to explore new essays and cutting-edge research in management. 🔗 Check out the new issue here: https://lnkd.in/dEMrCHdt Stay ahead with the latest insights and academic contributions! #SinergieIJM #ManagementResearch #AcademicPublishing #NewIssue #ResearchInsights

#volume42issue1 - How can Blockchain technology transform the way we choose our food? "Blockchain Technology Adoption in Food Label Systems: The Impact on Consumer Purchase Intentions" by Fabiana Sepe investigates this question. The study explores how Blockchain enhances data transparency and trust, shaping consumer buying behavior. Analyzing responses from 781 users, the findings reveal Blockchain's positive influence on purchase intentions by safeguarding information throughout the supply chain. This pioneering research offers valuable insights for the food industry, highlighting Blockchain's potential to drive consumer trust and decisions. Discover more about how Blockchain is reshaping food labels and consumer behavior: https://lnkd.in/duBerwu7 #Blockchain #FoodLabel #ConsumerBehavior #FoodIndustry #Research #TechnologyAdoption #Trust #Transparency #Italy #ManagementResearch

#SINERGIESIMACONFERENCE2024 - RECAP Just over a month ago, the 2024 edition of the Sinergie-SIMA Management Conference, hosted at the Università degli studi di Parma, ended by scientifically debating the “Management of sustainability and well-being for individuals and society” theme. It was a unique and unforgettable edition in terms of participation and activities conducted within the scientific management community. We share some numbers about it: - 528 participants; - 2 plenary sessions: the first session was dedicated to the theme of the Conference (Prof. Tammo H.A. Bijmolt, University of Groningen, Guido Barilla, Barilla Group President, Maria Latini, President and CEO Coop Italia, and Irene Rizzoli, CEO Delicius), the second session was dedicated to deepening the evaluation in the Italian university system (Menico Rizzi, Steering Board Member of CoARA, Paolo Pedone, President of CUN, Gianluca Gregori, Representative of CRUI, and Guido Cristini, Counselor of CUN Area 13-Economics and Statistics); - 44 parallel sessions organized along with the Coordinators and Co-coordinators of the 13 SIMA Thematic Groups, the track of the Conference, and the special tracks; - 2 parallel sessions dedicated to innovative teaching and learning in management (Future Teaching Roadmap: Conversation with the Editors, and Make It a Case) - 336 papers received including 278 short papers and 58 long papersand 321 accepted for presentation at the Conference; - 302 active reviewers including 263 senior and 39 young participants in the course entitled “Inside the academic review process” with 434 reviews carried out; - 4 "traditional" awards for: Sinergie Italian Journal of Management Best Reviewer, Conference Selected and Best Papers, Conference Short Papers’ Mentions, Outstanding Conference Reviewers; - 5 added awards this year:  Sinergie Italian Journal of Management 2023 Best Paper, Outstanding Young Scholar Reviewer, Outstanding Teachers, SIMA-BAM Joint Grant, Outstanding Service for the SIMA community. An important moment of comparison was also the Paper Development Workshop (PDW), attended by several national and international keynote speakers of management, who interacted with the many young participants in the afternoon of work, which ended with a beautiful evening organized by SIMA NextGen. Also, this year, the Sinergie-SIMA Management Conference 2024 was the opportunity to connect the places of knowledge, value production, institutions, and culture of the territory, enhancing the research activities of participants in the scientific management community. Take a look at the photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/die4C4CV   See you in Genoa on 12 and 13 June 2025!   Beatrice Luceri, Angelo Bonfanti, Guido Cristini, Arabella Mocciaro Li Destri, Marta Ugolini Alberto Pastore #sima #managementconference

#volume42issue1 - Which are the drivers to consumers’ adoption of digital payments in Italy? Dive into our latest article "Acceptance and use of digital payments by consumers: an empirical analysis in Italy" by Giulia Spinelli and Luca Gastaldi. The study highlights the factors that both digital payment providers and public institutions may leverage to foster the adoption of digital payments by consumers. Read the full article for valuable insights! https://lnkd.in/d57v8m2B #management #digitalpayments #consumerbehavior #UTAUT2 #Italy #government #incentives

#volume42issue1 - Research Spotlight: SDGs Implementation in Italy Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is one of our most pressing challenges. A new study by Raffaella Montera and Salvatore Esposito De Falco delves into how Italian firms are rising to this task, highlighting regional nuances in their efforts. The study examines 30 Italian listed companies from Northern and Central-Southern Italy, using a comprehensive analysis of non-financial declarations from the CONSOB list. Discover more about Italy's journey towards the SDGs and the crucial role of regional clusters: https://lnkd.in/dr8hF723 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #CorporateResponsibility #Italy #RegionalInsights #2030Agenda #Research