Subduction of oceanic lithosphere is the primary driver for plate tectonics on Earth. However, lack of geological records hinders our understanding on how subduction zone initiates. Two general mechanisms are recognized: i) induced and ii) spontaneous nucleation of subduction zones. For both...

As one of the forms of patent licensing, open licensing is an important mechanism to promote the transformation of patented technological achievements and knowledge diffusion. However, since China has introduced this system in 2021, the detail mechanism is still disputed. This paper compares the...

Improving energy efficiency is the primary method adopted by the Chinese government in an effort to achieve energy conservation target in the transport sector. However, the offsetting effect of energy rebound would greatly reduce its real energy-saving potentials. We set up a Linear...

Energy efficiency improvement leads to a reduction in the real cost of energy services per unit, thus bringing about an increase in the demand for energy services. Therefore, the potential energy savings and emission reduction from efficiency improvements might be offset, which is known as...

Recent research suggests that committing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) can induce moral licensing among employees, resulting in unethical behaviors. We extend this line of research and develop a theoretical framework to study how CSR influences managerial decision-making in crisis...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the online and in-store shopping behavior towards luxury goods. Design/methodology/approach – Two studies are presented. Study one is qualitative in nature. It uses a mixed method approach and explores why luxury consumers decide...

Due to the rapid progress in printed circuit board (PCB) industries, plenty of waste etchants, characterized by the high concentration of copper chloride and hydrochloric acid, are generated continuously, which has placed a heavy burden on the environment and metal resources. Herein, a succinct...