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1 – 2 of 2Ankit Suri, Yogesh Sharma, Lokesh Jindal and Rajeev Sijariya
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of blockchain technology in reducing online fraud among Gen Y and Gen Z.
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of blockchain technology in reducing online fraud among Gen Y and Gen Z.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a two-phase approach. Firstly, a systematic literature review is conducted to examine various aspects of blockchain technology and cyber security. Secondly, the Technology Adoption Model is used to study the adoption dynamics of blockchain-based platforms for online data exchange among 415 Gen Y and Z users.
Findings
The results indicate that efficiency and security, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and trust have a positive effect on behavioral intention and attitude towards use. This is the first study to examine the role of blockchain technology to reduce fraud among Gen Y and Gen Z.
Originality/value
This study provides new insights into the adoption of blockchain-based platforms for online data exchange among Gen Y and Gen Z. The study highlights the critical areas of concern for the adoption of blockchain technology and provides managerial implications for fintech firms, banks, and e-commerce platforms. It is unique in its focus on the potential for blockchain technology to reduce fraud among Gen Y and Gen Z, which has not been previously explored in the literature.
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Yogesh Sharma and Rajeev Sijariya
The purpose of this study is to examine the trends and developments of subscription business models (SBMs) over the past two decades.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the trends and developments of subscription business models (SBMs) over the past two decades.
Design/methodology/approach
The study extracted 469 documents (articles and reviews) from the Scopus database during 2000–2022 and analysed 132 documents (articles and reviews). A bibliometric methodology of scientific mapping was employed, including a cluster analysis based on the bibliographic coupling of documents. Content analysis was also conducted to reveal emerging trends in SBMs.
Findings
The study revealed six emerging themes in SBMs related to consumer behaviour, digital advertising, online news media, journal publications, circular economy and sustainability strategies.
Originality/value
The results of this study provide new and unique insights into the development and trends of SBMs over the past two decades and offer guidance for future researchers to investigate further the phenomenon of SBMs in emerging areas.
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