Dalia Streimikiene

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Leading Researcher at Lietuvos Socialinių Tyrimų Centras

Energy import dependency is an important indicator of energy security showing dependency of country on energy imports. This is especially important during current geopolitical situation in Europe. The study analyses the energy security issues during low carbon energy transition based on comprehensive literature review and presents empirical study o...

The integration of Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has redefined global supply chain operations, with increasing emphasis on sustainability as a strategic priority. Despite this evolution, there remains a significant gap in the literature regarding the structured prioritization of sustainability-related indicators influen...

This study examines the impacts of macroeconomic indicators, such as exchange rate, interest rate, money supply, and inflation, on the stock index of Pakistan (PSX), India (BSE), and China (SSE). The researchers have taken monthly data from Jul 2001 to March 2023 and employed a Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) approach to investigat...

Achieving quality education is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). This study evaluates and ranks the performance of the Baltic States Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania regarding their progress toward quality education in the context of sustainability. Drawing on se...

Research background: Increasing CO2 emissions place considerable strain on environmental performance, whereas the digital economy, as a transformative economic paradigm, has been identified as an essential catalyst for mitigating environmental effects. However, the inherent limitations of conventional decomposition models have led previous decompos...

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between companies' earnings quality and sustainability performance. In addition, it analyzes how the interaction between earnings quality and sustainability performance can be optimized and contribute to companies' long‐term value creation. In the study, sustainability performance cov...

The Visegrad countries group or simply "V4" covers countries of the Central European region that were working together during the EU integration process: Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. These countries have the same history and similar cultural values and common roots. After entering EU in 2004 these countries have implemented various EU cli...

This paper investigates the adequacy of entrepreneurship training programs across diverse geographical regions, examining how various factors—such as the nature of the training, accessibility of digital resources, contextual conditions, and institutional support—affect the enhancement of trainees’ skills. The objective is to offer evidence-based re...

The manufacturing sector is important for the rest of the economy. However, this sector is also an energy‐intensive one and subject to policies of climate change mitigation. The European Union (EU) has embarked on sustainability and competitiveness policies that require increasing the environmental performance of the economy. This paper focuses on...

The study presents the results of classifying European Union countries in terms of the degree of achievement of sustainable development objectives in selected areas. A spatial–temporal comparative analysis of EU countries was made in terms of selected assumptions of the concept of sustainable development. It was hypothetically indicated that the EU...

Sustainable cities are essential drivers of global social progress, but the effectiveness of smart city (SC) initiatives in fostering inclusive green growth (IGG) remains uncertain. This study assesses the impact of SC initiatives on IGG using data from 281 Chinese prefecture‐level cities from 2007 to 2020. We explore both the theoretical and empir...

Automobile industries are facing rapid and unanticipated changes in their business envi¬ronment. New strategies are needed to remain competitive in the market for those companies. The supply chain plays a crucial role in automobile companies, and improving the supply chain helps them to be successful in the competition. The agile paradigm allows co...

The study investigates the relationship of green HR practices with green organizational performance. This paper further analyzes the impact of different dimensions: green performance management, green HR data and analytics, green recruitment and selection, green compensation and evaluation, green succession planning, green training and development,...

This study explores gender differences in entrepreneurs’ perceptions of the impact of digitalization on the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Visegrád group countries (Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, and Hungary). Data were collected from 1,398 SME owners or top managers using the computer-assisted...

This study investigates the effects of employment of different age groups due to a budget-neutral shift from labour to environmental taxes (referred to as Environmental Fiscal Devaluation, EFD) within the EU economies, focusing on different age groups. Using the local projection method, the research provides empirical evidence that shifting tax bur...

Purpose This study focuses on the complex dynamics of food supply chain safety, safety governance and security in Pakistan’s food industry. By delving into the connections between hygiene practices, safety governance, customer perceptions, supplier attitudes and food safety outcomes, this study aims to shed light on the elements that shape food saf...

Productivity measures the performance of decision-making units (DMUs)—firms, organizations, industries, or the overall economy—as the ratio of outputs to inputs. This paper discusses an improved approach for estimating partial productivity—the additional amount of output that can be produced by increasing a specific input by one unit. The measure i...

This paper investigates the predictability of traditional and ESG indices in the Ukrainian stock market, examining potential differences between models. The study tests two hypotheses: (H1) ESG indices exhibit lower predictability than traditional indices, and (H2) different forecasting models should be applied to ESG and conventional indices. Vari...

This study was commenced to understand the effect of consumer satisfaction and website quality on loyalty in the Consumer to Consumer (C2C) E-Commerce business. This study used a survey method with the questionnaire as an instrument to gather the data required. As many as 400 respondents participated in this study, whereas all data was collected fr...

Purpose: This research explores the relationship between factors that play a crucial role in e-commerce. This research aimed to check the direct relationship between customer engagement, innovation, and behavior of consumers towards phygital products on patronage intention. Furthermore, this study has explored the mediating role of the behavior of...

This paper examines the connections between social media efficiency and the AI-integrated routine model and its dimensions (content analysis, social influence, and demographics), enhancing the competitiveness of online retail and the e-commerce industry. The mediation of personality traits, motivations, and cognitive aspects is further examined in...

Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union (EU), as reflected in its policy framework. Despite commendable progress, gender disparities persist, particularly in the agricultural sector. Central and Eastern European countries merit particular attention due to their transforming rural areas and the need to ensure social equality. Th...

The present research assesses the agri-environmental sustainability of the Baltic states, namely Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, while analyzing agricultural biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, land utilization, energy use, and water management. For the purpose of these evaluations and ranking, we employ the Technique for Order Preference by Si...

With the recognition of the impact of the transport sector on climate change and human health, decision-makers are under the pressure to shape the transport sector in a more sustainable way, considering more sustainable options and technologies. Besides that, it is also important to ensure such aspects as affordability, security, reliability and co...

rates of organic retail trade (actual demand for organic products) and the growth rates of organic agricultural land areas (potential supply of organic products). This makes the European Union (EU) dependent on global imports. This research focuses on the import of organic products from Ukraine. To understand the underlying factors of the EU-27 cou...

The article examines climate change mitigation in households. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the scientific literature, the primary measures to mitigate climate change and barriers are identified, emphasizing the involvement of all stakeholders. The main policy directions and measures to achieve climate goals in households are carefully exami...

This article examines the significance of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) within the Iranian automotive sector, emphasizing the assessment of suppliers’ sustainability performance in light of increasing global environmental concerns and regulatory demands. This study employs the TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to...

This paper examines the impact of green environmental practices and their dimensions, such as attitude towards green products, green marketing mix, and green customer value on green environmental practices and green purchase intention, which enhance the brands' competitiveness of manufacturing units of Asian economies. This paper further examines t...

The objective of this research is to investigates how responsive systems and analytics, end-to-end collaboration, demand management and forecasting, design for agility, resilience and risk management, and process ownership affect agile supply chains, and enhancing environmental sustainability. This research also examines the impact of agile supply...

Global industries especially in areas such as the Middle East, have seen the need to focus on the issue of supply chain sustainability because of the peculiar difficulties that are there. This paper explores the numerous and interrelated factors that explain why environmentally sustainable supply chain initiatives have not been easy to implement in...

Energy justice is a critical element of the European Union's objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which presents both environmental and societal challenges. This research employs a comprehensive methodology to investigate public attitudes toward renewable energy and energy inequality. A representative survey was implemented to collect e...

This paper discusses the interlinkages between energy security indicators and government economic interventions in the electricity sector. The research was carried out using a systematic literature review and comparative analysis and was mainly based on qualitative criteria. Following a literature review and data analysis, the paper identifies 65 e...

Purpose The study seeks to shed light on the estimates of the carbon shadow price in the literature relying on frontier techniques. The shadow price of undesirable outputs, such as greenhouse gas emissions, assists policymakers in determining the most cost-effective methods for reducing emissions. Design/methodology/approach The study relies on th...

Given the pressing necessity to mitigate the consequences of climate change, it is of the utmost importance to establish a carbon-neutral society. Nevertheless, sustainability is significantly impeded by energy inequality. It is the term used to describe the unequal distribution, access, and utilization of energy resources among demographic groups,...

In today’s competitive and environmentally conscious industries, the ability of organizations to adapt and respond is more important than ever. This study focuses on overcoming the obstacles faced by the Iranian automobile sector by highlighting the significance of incorporating green supply chain techniques. The research intends to integrate organ...

The paper aims to assess the effect of CSR on the performance of transnational corporations. The theoretical aspects of social responsibility and its relationship with the results of the activities of transnational corporations were highlighted based on the literature review. The empirical studies aimed at assessing the effect of social responsibil...

The European Green Deal can be seen as a societal step towards a holistic, all-encompassing approach to climate and environmental challenges. It attempts to integrate environmental policy by bringing together and improving several existing policies, initiatives and funding programs that address sustainability and climate change. This article analyz...

Climate change mitigation in the tourism sector is expanding research areas due to the importance of this sector and its rapid expansion. Aviation's contribution was found to be the most important source of GHG emissions from tourism. Also, the hospitality sector contributes a lot to GHG emissions in tourism destinations. Hospitality, constituting...

This research article analyses the stock return and volatility of three selected SAARC countries (Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh), focusing on the role of natural resources in influencing market performance. This study aims to determine the robustness of the performance, considering the economic significance of these countries' natural resources....

Climate change presents a substantial impediment for the global community and prompts policymakers worldwide to prioritize environmental goals when defining national development strategies. Prioritizing these goals is particularly challenging for governments of developing economies still relying on fossil fuels, foreign capital, and industry contri...

This paper provides a systematic review of the concept of climate justice by revealing it's main linkages to sustainable development. The United Nations established the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, instituting a set of universal goals in essential areas of action related to sustainable development. The SDGs conf...

Volatility increases the risk of exchange rate, and the risk of exchange rate refers to losing money due to fluctuations in the exchange rate. Thus, it significantly impacts the country's economic development stability or sustainability, as making investment and trade decisions under volatile exchange rates is complicated. The macroeconomic stabili...

The European Union (EU) is addressing global climate change issues in the formulation of energy policy for many years. Each EU member state plays a pivotal role in realising ambitious goals and implementing measures for energy policy and climate change mitigation. This study introduces a composite indicator, serving as a metric to assess the progre...

This research evaluates the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model from the context of mobile-based learning using smartphones amid COVID-19. It specifically examines the impact of exogenous variables such as social isolation besides standard dimensions and mediating variables such as perceived compatibility, perc...

Climate change, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, and many other reasons have motivated countries worldwide to change energy systems to move toward low-carbon energy systems; however, the low-carbon energy transition has faced many challenges that motivate the present study to identify the challenges and evaluate the performance of the EU a...

Sustainable agriculture development holds significant global and regional importance, particularly within the Baltic countries. On a global scale, it is a critical strategy for meeting the escalating demand for food while simultaneously mitigating the adverse environmental and social consequences associated with agricultural practices. In the conte...

Low-carbon transition is a shift from an economy that depends heavily on fossil fuels to a sustainable, low-carbon energy economy. This book analyzes the role of renewables in driving the low-carbon transition in agriculture, explores the circular bio-based economy, and examines policies and strategies designed to facilitate low-carbon transition i...

EU Green Deal and US Green New Deal strategies indicate that green growth is at the center of the policy agendas of many developed countries and regions. The green growth is a key element in achieving sustain- able development. Green growth is an economic growth strategy that prioritizes human development while guaranteeing that natural resources c...

This study delves into the influence of traffic-related pollution on respiratory diseases within the United States. While prior research has established a connection between air pollution and mortality or morbidity in sensitive age groups, this association has been predominantly observed in highly polluted areas, particularly in California. In this...

The transition to low-carbon energy and energy independence of a country play an important role in the sustainable development of its energy sector. Another important issue of sustainable energy development is the cost competitiveness in the generation process; with new renewable energy technologies, a sustainable energy transition to carbon-neutra...

The researchers use the SEM-based multivariate approach to analyze the data in different fields, including management sciences and economics. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) are powerful data analysis techniques. This paper aims to compare both models, their effi...

The concept of energy security is recognized as a complex and highly context-dependent phenomenon, necessitating the development of diverse indicators for its measurement. While numerous studies examined composite energy security indicators and frameworks from various angles, including inconsistencies, measurement challenges, and methodological lim...

Green technology innovation capability is an important support for the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals, and it is of great significance to discuss the impact of green product imports on green technology innovation policy formulation in importing countries. Based on the panel data of 30 provincial-level regions in China from 2012 to 202...

The low carbon transition of the energy sector towards a greater penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) is one of the most impressive examples of political and economic change in the European Union. For nearly two decades, the European Union was rightly considered to be a frontrunner in RES development and deployment around the world. This c...

This research aims to explore the role of brand personality self‐congruity (BPC) in affecting consumers' purchase behavior in a particular setting: video‐based social media (i.e., TikTok). Moreover, we test the moderating role of consumers' emotional attachment to the influencer and the mediating role of brand engagement in affecting purchase inten...

Recently, governmental subsidies have led to increased renewable energy adoption and household CO2 emissions reduction. However, energy efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas emission reduction potential in households' sector are not yet fully realized. Decision-making by individuals is also a crucial factor in adopting energy-efficient and rene...

Rampant consumption and society’s growing demands are leading to ever-deteriorating quality of environment and life. Changing consumption patterns is essential to reduce the effects of climate change and create a more sustainable environment for generations to come. The rise of fast fashion is leading to overconsumption of clothing and textiles, wh...

The rapid expansion of tourist destinations has important environmental, climate change, and socioeconomic impacts on countries. The main objectives of the paper are: to analyze sustainable tourism concepts, indicators, and frameworks of sustainability assessment in tourism; to develop a framework for sustainable tourism assessment of tourist desti...

Improving green productivity (GP) is critical for achieving global sustainable green development. Yet, past efficiency studies on the African continent have ignored Africa's GP, estimation, and driving factors. Specifically, the role of sovereign debt vulnerability, environmental entrepreneurship, and institutional quality in ensuring Africa's gree...

In EU waste management policy the waste avoidance and reuse are under the highest priority and the recycling takes the third place while recovery and disposal are the least favourable options. The EU member states have to implement strict waste management policies based on this approach however though all countries have to prepare and implement was...

The aim of this study is to employ panel data approach to investigate determinants of total GHG emissions in all European Union (EU) economies in years 1990–2018 and evaluate the role of nuclear energy in climate change mitigation. It incorporates the following variables potentially affecting the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: economic—gross domes...

This research has offered an extended signaling theory model, which has extended the body of corporate social responsibility (CSR) knowledge in the existing literature. This research examines the association between CSR and brand experience, corporate reputation, brand personality, brand loyalty & consumer trust. The mall intercept control group wa...

Through their consumption behavior, households are responsible for more than 70% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the GHG emission reduction potential due to the household behavior is very high. Energy consumption is the main source of the GHG emission in households. There are two main ways to reduce GHG emissions in households:...

A major shift has been observed recently in the transport industry due in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this paper was to determine the changes that occurred on the cargo transport market during that period. In order to examine these changes, an analysis of which mode of transport was most popular in the European Union duri...

Energy companies are in the spotlight regarding the environmental pressure to address the current environmental issues by initiating the sets of social responsibilities. Energy sector companies are actively adopting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices to address the increased pressure and enablement to manage and prevent the risks of en...

Sustainable agriculture strives to ensure future food and energy supply while safeguarding natural resources. The interpretation of sustainability varies by context and country, yielding distinct indicators. Researchers have studied sustainable agriculture for the past 25 years and have developed several indicators. Renewable energy holds a vital r...

Efficiency generally translates to better financial performance and profitability and, thus, is often taken into account when analyzing activity of the banking sector. The sustainability approach adds social and environmental effects to the economic ones. Even though there have been studies on the different facets of the sustainable banking and its...