Towards Sustainable Manufacturing in Developing Economies: A Systems-Based Model Linking Industry 5.0, SCE, and Green HRM Rubee Singh, Amit Joshi, Hiranya Dissanayake, Akshay Singh, Anuradha Iddagoda, Vikas Kumar, Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp Sustainability Switzerland, 2026 Manufacturing firms face intensifying pressure to achieve sustainability while remaining competitive under environmental stress, rapid technological change, and institutional uncertainty—challenges that are particularly acute in developing economies. Although Industry 5.0 has emerged as a human-centric and sustainability-oriented industrial paradigm, limited research explains how it can be systematically operationalized to enhance sustainable business performance. This study addresses this gap by developing an integrative conceptual framework linking Industry 5.0, Smart Circular Economy (SCE), and Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) within manufacturing contexts. Drawing on resource-based, dynamic capability, and institutional perspectives, the framework conceptualizes Industry 5.0 as a strategic digital orientation that enables circular resource orchestration and sustainability-aligned human capital systems. SCE and GHRM are positioned as complementary operational mechanisms that translate Industry 5.0 principles into organizational capabilities. Innovation capability is introduced as a mediating dynamic capability explaining how technological and human resource investments generate environmental, social, and economic performance outcomes. Digital maturity and policy support are incorporated as contextual moderators shaping transformation pathways in developing economies. The proposed model advances sustainability-oriented industrial transformation theory by integrating previously fragmented research streams into a coherent socio-technical capability architecture. It also offers actionable insights for managers and policymakers seeking to align digital industrial development with long-term sustainability objectives under conditions of institutional heterogeneity.
Mapping knowledge frontiers: a bibliometric analysis of Industry 4.0, circular economy and human resource management Rubee Singh, Amit Joshi, Hiranya Dissanayake, Akshay Singh, Vikas Kumar International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2026 Purpose This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends at the intersection of Industry 4.0, circular economy, and human resource management (HRM). Design/methodology/approach This study analyzes 693 documents from 2019 to 2024 using a bibliometric approach, including performance, citation, keyword co-occurrence, thematic mapping and trend topic analysis, highlighting a sharp rise in research driven by digital transformation and sustainability. Findings We demonstrate that Industry 4.0 and circular economy practices are well-established, while HRM's role in supporting them is emerging. The role of HRM practices like digital skills, green HRM, and leadership in enabling sustainability is underexplored. The analysis highlights gaps in workforce development for digital and sustainable transformations and the importance of global collaboration. Practical implications Theoretically, the study integrates HRM into Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy frameworks; practically, it guides organizations, policymakers and educators in developing workforce competencies, green HRM practices and leadership skills for sustainable digital transformation. Originality/value This is the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis integrating Industry 4.0, Circular Economy and HRM. Unlike earlier work focused on technology or operations, it highlights HRM's emerging role in digital and sustainable transformation. The study offers an integrated roadmap for future interdisciplinary research connecting technology, sustainability and human capital development.
The influence of military virtues on job performance in the Sri Lanka Air Force: direct or mediated effects? Anuradha Iddagoda, Rebecca Abraham, Manoaj Keppetipola, Hiranya Dissanayake International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 2025 Purpose Military values/virtues are a subset of ethical values. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of military virtues on job performance, either directly, or indirectly through mediation by, loyalty, patience, respect, employee engagement, job performance, military ethics, courage, self-discipline, caring, military virtue, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) employee engagement. Design/methodology/approach Military virtues were conceptualized as a collective construct, consisting of loyalty, courage, patience, respect, self-discipline and caring. Using a sample of 254 military officers in the SLAF, the authors measured the effect of military virtues on job performance. The first model was a direct measurement of the influence of military virtues on job performance. The second model measured the influence of military virtues on employee engagement, followed by measurement of the influence of employee engagement on job performance. Structural equation modeling was used in data analysis. Findings Both direct effects and mediated effects of military virtues on job performance were significant. However, the direct effect was stronger, suggesting that military virtues in and of themselves resulted in superior performance, more effectively, than by first increasing employee engagement with the task or the organization. Originality/value This may be an initial empirical examination of the effects of military virtues on job performance.
Does institutional blockholders’ investment promote CSR spending? Evidence from Indian firms Srikanth Potharla, Balachandram Amirishetty, Hiranya Dissanayake Asian Journal of Accounting Research, 2025 Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of institutional investors on corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending among Indian firms, focusing particularly on distinctions between domestic and foreign institutional ownership. It examines how institutional ownership shapes CSR spending in different contexts of firm profitability and size and during external shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, thus contributing to understanding investor activism’s role in emerging markets under mandatory CSR regulatory frameworks. Design/methodology/approach The study analyzes data from 2,171 Indian firms over 2014–2023, comprising 11,134 firm-year observations. It applies a two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression model to address potential endogeneity between institutional ownership and CSR spending effectively. Additional robustness analyses evaluate the consistency of findings across contexts, including profitability, firm size and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring a holistic understanding of the institutional ownership–CSR relationship. Findings Results indicate a significant positive impact of institutional ownership on CSR spending, with domestic institutional investors exhibiting stronger influence than foreign investors. Institutional influence is more pronounced in smaller, loss-making firms and intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings suggest institutional investors use CSR strategically to enhance firm legitimacy and stability, especially under economic distress or uncertainty, highlighting their critical role in driving sustainable governance practices in the Indian context. Research limitations/implications This study focuses solely on listed Indian firms subjected to CSR mandates, limiting generalizability beyond regulated CSR environments. Further, the analysis mainly captures financial and institutional dimensions. Future research could incorporate qualitative analyses or comparative cross-country studies to deepen understanding of institutional investors’ motivations and strategies behind CSR engagement. Practical implications The findings underscore the importance of fostering institutional investor engagement, especially domestic institutions, to promote sustainable and accountable CSR practices. Policymakers are recommended to create targeted regulatory frameworks incentivizing institutional investments in CSR, particularly in financially vulnerable or smaller firms. Firms can strategically leverage CSR initiatives to strengthen legitimacy and governance during crises. Educational initiatives highlighting CSR’s long-term benefits could also encourage responsible institutional investment behavior. Originality/value The study uniquely addresses the gap concerning endogeneity in the relationship between institutional ownership and CSR through advanced econometric techniques (2SLS). It differentiates between domestic and foreign institutional investor impacts, particularly under crises like COVID-19. Examining moderating roles of profitability and firm size provides insights into investor-driven CSR. This enriches theoretical and empirical perspectives on institutional activism and corporate governance within mandatory CSR frameworks in emerging economies.
Leadership, trustworthiness and employee engagement: an insight during the COVID-19 Anuradha Iddagoda, Hiranya Dissanayake, Anna Bagienska Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2025 PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the associations between leadership, trustworthiness, and employee engagement during COVID-19.Design/methodology/approachIn this cross-sectional, quantitative study, surveys of Sri Lankan male and female managers were conducted via standardized questionnaires. The sample size was 297 respondents. The Smart-PLS version 3.36 structural equation model analyzed the data set.FindingsBoth leadership and employee engagement and trustworthiness and employee engagement were found to have a statistically significant relationship. It has been found that leadership indirectly contributes to a higher degree of employee engagement through increased trustworthiness. According to the findings, employee engagement rises when they have the trustworthiness of the leadership in the virtual environment.Research limitations/implicationsAccording to the findings of this study, organizations need to introduce rules to improve leadership manager roles in a virtual environment, which can improve trustworthiness and employee engagement. It also suggests that organizations should build trustworthiness between employees and leadership through a positive culture in a virtual environment that can improve employee engagement and organizational performance.Originality/valueResearch on leadership and trustworthiness improves employee engagement in a virtual environment is the contribution of this study.
Green Finance and Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Review Sustainable Development and Green Innovation Managing Risk Through Interdisciplinary Approaches and Policy Strategies, 2025 Purpose: This study seeks to thoroughly examine the literature surrounding green finance and sustainable development, aiming to delineate the existing landscape of publications in this field. Need for the study: This study on green finance and sustainable development is needed to consolidate existing knowledge, identify gaps and provide insights for policymakers, investors and researchers aiming to advance environmentally sustainable economic practices. Methodology: The analysis of 410 documents from the Web of Science database, spanning 2007–2024, seeks to identify influential contributors to green finance and sustainable development. The researchers use descriptive-analytical methods such as trend, author, country and keyword analysis alongside advanced techniques like thematic maps and co-word analysis to map the landscape and pinpoint research gaps in this field. Findings: The study highlights a significant rise in articles on green finance and sustainable development between 2007 and 2024, originating from 67 countries with notable contributions from China, Pakistan and India. Common keywords such as ‘renewable energy’, ‘China’, ‘green bonds’ and ‘sustainable finance’ underscore prevalent themes. Identified research gaps include areas like ‘renewable energy’, ‘climate finance’ and ‘human capital’, suggesting a need for exploration into the relationship between green finance and sustainable development. Practical implications: The study provides policymakers with insights into key research trends, aiding targeted investment and policy formulation for environmental sustainability. It also fosters interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers, accelerating innovation towards global sustainability goals.
ESG in Energy Companies: Discovering the Research Gaps Anuradha Iddagoda, Hiranya Dissanayake, Piotr T. Nowakowski, Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, Maria Palazzo, Otilia Manta, Valentina Vasile, Samanta Rathnayake Sustainable Economic Development Utilizing Non Financial Performance Sustainability Reporting and Corporate Governance, 2025
Cradle of Research Gaps: Reflections on Green Orientation Anuradha Iddagoda, Rohitha Abeysinghe, Hiranya Dissanayake, Narayanage Jayantha Dewasiri, W. P. Richard Wickramaratne Green Management A New Paradigm in the World of Business, 2024
Towards Sustainable Manufacturing in Developing Economies: A Systems-Based Model Linking Industry 5.0, SCE, and Green HRM R Singh, A Joshi, H Dissanayake, A Singh, A Iddagoda, V Kumar, ... Sustainability 18 (7), 3404 , 2026 2026
Smart Cities in Action: Integrating IoT, AI, and Cloud Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Living H Dissanayake, O Manta, D Nainanayake, LM Tewari Data-Driven Sustainability: Harnessing Technology for A Greener Future and … , 2026 2026
Unveiling the green mindset: key drivers of waste management awareness among undergraduates in Emerging Economy T Ferenando, H Dissanayake, A Iddagoda Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management, 333-362 , 2026 2026
CSR in the Energy Sector: Unveiling Trends and Insights from a Bibliometric Perspective (2004–2024) H Dissanayake, A Iddagoda, O Manta, A Bagienska, M Palazzo Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Events, 211-232 , 2026 2026
Circular Economy and Organisational Performance: Emerging Aspects for Excellence G Jayasinghe, H Dissanayake, O Manta, A Iddagoda, M Palazzo, ... Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Events, 39-67 , 2026 2026
Corporate Spirituality: Person-Organization Fit Theory, Oneness Perspective, Mindfulness, Compassion, and Corporate Spirituality H Dissanayake, H Dissabandara, R Ajward, W Perera The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Leadership and Organizational Change, 1-14 , 2025 2025
Artificial intelligence and management Education: Bibliometric analysis H Dissanayake, O Manta, A Iddagoda, M Palazzo The International Journal of Management Education 23 (3), 101222 , 2025 2025 Citations: 20
The influence of military virtues on job performance in the Sri Lanka Air Force: direct or mediated effects? A Iddagoda, R Abraham, M Keppetipola, H Dissanayake International Journal of Ethics and Systems 41 (4), 886-904 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Relationship between Financial Literacy and Business Performance: Empirical evidence from small and medium enterprises (SME) in Sri Lanka R Kumari, D Dissanayake, NPT Deshika Sri Lankan Journal of Entrepreneurship 4 (01) , 2025 2025
Mapping knowledge frontiers: a bibliometric analysis of Industry 4.0, circular economy and human resource management R Singh, A Joshi, H Dissanayake, A Singh, V Kumar International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 1-23 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Does institutional blockholders’ investment promote CSR spending? Evidence from Indian firms S Potharla, B Amirishetty, H Dissanayake Asian Journal of Accounting Research 10 (4), 399-414 , 2025 2025
Leadership, trustworthiness and employee engagement: an insight during the COVID-19 A Iddagoda, H Dissanayake, A Bagienska Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences 41 (4), 1571-1584 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Sustainable Development and Green Innovation: Managing Risk through Interdisciplinary Approaches and Policy Strategies A Muradov, F Ahmadov, N Hajiyeva, K Sood, S Grima Emerald Group Publishing , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Chapter 3: Green Finance and Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Review N Rajakaruna, H Dissanayake Sustainable Development and Green Innovation: Managing Risk through … , 2025 2025
ESG in Energy Companies: Discovering the research gaps A Iddagoda, H Dissanayake, PT Nowakowski, PJ Kumarasinghe, ... Sustainable Economic Development: Utilizing Non-Financial Performance … , 2025 2025
Sustainable Management Models and Tools: Analytical Hierarchical Method (AHP) as a Sustainability Measurement Tool: A Bibliometric Analysis H Dissanayake, D Dissabandara, AR Ajward, KLW Perera Sustainable Economic Development: Utilizing Non-Financial Performance … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Military Virtues, Green Human Resource Management and Green Employee Engagement: An Echo from Sri Lanka Navy A Iddagoda, H Dassanaike, H Dissanayake, O Manta, A Grigorescu, ... Green Human Resource Management and Green Employee Engagement: An Echo from … , 2025 2025
Sustainable Growth Strategies: Integrating Climate Neutrality into BRICS National Development Plans S Potharla, H Dissanayake, O Manta Climate Neutrality and Sustainable Ecosystems: Practical Approaches to … , 2025 2025
Harnessing artificial intelligence and human resource management for circular economy and sustainability: A conceptual integration R Singh, A Joshi, H Dissanayake, D Nainanayake, V Kumar Sustainability 17 (15), 7054 , 2025 2025 Citations: 16
Enhancing Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability in Waste Management Practices Through Blockchain Technologies and Digital Innovations H Dissanayake, O Manta, S Khan Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational … , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Eco breakthroughs: sustainable materials transforming the future of our planet C Popescu, H Dissanayake, E Mansi, A Stancu Sustainability 16 (23), 10790 , 2024 2024 Citations: 80
Entrepreneurial education at universities: a bibliometric analysis H Dissanayake, A Iddagoda, C Popescu Administrative Sciences 12 (4), 185 , 2022 2022 Citations: 62
Integrating Industry 4.0, circular economy, and green HRM: a framework for sustainable transformation R Singh, A Joshi, H Dissanayake, A Iddagoda, S Khan, MJ Félix, ... Sustainability 17 (7), 3082 , 2025 2025 Citations: 57
AI applications in business: Trends and insights using bibliometric analysis H Dissanayake, O Manta, A Iddagoda, M Palazzo The International Journal of Management Education 22 (3), 101075 , 2024 2024 Citations: 32
A bibliometric analysis of financial technology: Unveiling the research landscape H Dissanayake, C Popescu, A Iddagoda FinTech 2 (3), 527-542 , 2023 2023 Citations: 28
Artificial intelligence and management Education: Bibliometric analysis H Dissanayake, O Manta, A Iddagoda, M Palazzo The International Journal of Management Education 23 (3), 101222 , 2025 2025 Citations: 20
Harnessing artificial intelligence and human resource management for circular economy and sustainability: A conceptual integration R Singh, A Joshi, H Dissanayake, D Nainanayake, V Kumar Sustainability 17 (15), 7054 , 2025 2025 Citations: 16
Mapping the corporate governance research in BRICS economies-A bibliometric analysis D Dissanayake, LB Dam, S Potharla, SJ Bhayani Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research 11 (2), 70 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Mediating role of employee engagement on the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee job performance SR Gurugamage, MN Ramanayake, A Iddagoda, D Dissanayake Three Seas Economic Journal 3 (2), 1-12 , 2022 2022 Citations: 12
Religiosity as a predictor of job performance among Sri Lankan military officers: The mediating role of employee engagement A Iddagoda, R Abraham, R Abeysinghe, H Dissanayake Journal of Academy of Business and Economics 22 (1), 36-53 , 2022 2022 Citations: 11
Compliance of Listed Companies with Codes of Corporate Governance and Impact on Corporate Performance: Evidence from Sri Lanka D Dissanayake, D Dissa bandara, AR Ajward New Horizons in Management, Leadership and Sustainability, 481-504 , 2021 2021 Citations: 11
Artificial intelligence and leadership: A bibliometric analysis H Dissanayake, M Keppetipola Chartered Institute of Personnel Management , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Spirituality and sustainability: A bibliometric review H Dissanayake, H Dissabandara, R Ajward, W Perera AGORA Int'l J. Jurid. Sci. 18, 165 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
The intervening effect of employee engagement on the relationship between high performance work practices and employee job performance A Iddagoda, H Dissanayake Three Seas Economic Journal 3 (2), 13-20 , 2022 2022 Citations: 10
Inclusive Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility for Women's Empowerment: From Good Ideas to Sustainable Solution V Serafimova, H Dissanayake, A Iddagoda, V Vasilev Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Family Business for Women’s Empowerment … , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Audit Committee Attributes and Firm Performance. A Pathiraja, H Dissanayake, O Mendis, A Iddagoda Economic Insights-Trends & Challenges , 2022 2022 Citations: 9
A systematic literature review on the relationship between corporate governance and corporate sustainability H Dissanayake, O Manta, D Dissabandara, AR Ajward, KLW Perera, ... Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-22 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
The impact of corporate governance on dividend policy: an empirical evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka LRD Fernando, D Dissanayake, MOS Mendis South Asian Journal of Finance 1 (1) , 2021 2021 Citations: 8
Leadership, trustworthiness and employee engagement: an insight during the COVID-19 A Iddagoda, H Dissanayake, A Bagienska Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences 41 (4), 1571-1584 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Combatting Environmental Crisis: Green Orientation in the Sri Lanka Navy A Iddagoda, O Manta, H Dissanayake, R Abeysinghe, D Perera Journal of Risk and Financial Management 16 (3), 180 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
