INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (IJIREV)

SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Saina Omar — 2026-02-22

Safety knowledge is widely recognised as a critical determinant of workplace safety performance; however, empirical evidence on how safety knowledge influences workplace accidents remain fragmented across disciplines, sectors, and methodological approaches. This systematic literature review aims to synthesise empirical evidence on the relationship between safety knowledge and workplace accidents, with particular attention to emerging digital safety analytics, human and organisational factors, and applied occupational safety and health (OSH) practices across specific sectors and populations. Guided by the PRISMA framework, advanced searches were conducted in the Scopus and Web of Science databases for peer-reviewed English-language articles published between 2015 and 2025. Following rigorous screening, eligibility assessment, and quality appraisal, 47 empirical studies were included for qualitative synthesis. Using a PICo-guided thematic analysis, three overarching themes were identified: (1) digital, AI-driven, and knowledge-based safety analytics (safety informatics); (2) human factors, safety climate/culture, and risk perception at individual and organisational levels; and (3) applied OSH practices in specific sectors and vulnerable worker populations. The findings indicate that safety knowledge plays a central mediating role between safety management practices, safety attitudes, training interventions, and accident outcomes. Technological advancements such as knowledge graphs, machine learning, and predictive safety analytics show growing potential to enhance real-time safety decision-making, while human and organisational factors strongly shape how safety knowledge is perceived and enacted. Sector-specific contexts further influence the effectiveness of safety knowledge transfer, particularly among high-risk and vulnerable worker groups. Overall, this review highlights the need for integrated socio-technical approaches that combine digital safety systems, strong safety culture, and context-sensitive training to reduce workplace accidents and improve occupational safety outcomes.

EXPLORING GLOBAL RESEARCH TRENDS ON FLOOD DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee — 2026-02-27

Flood disasters remain one of the most critical global challenges, causing severe human, economic, and environmental losses while testing the capacity of risk management systems. In recent decades, research on flood disaster risk management has expanded significantly, reflecting the urgent need to strengthen mitigation, preparedness, and resilience strategies. However, despite the rapid growth of scholarship, systematic evaluations of the research landscape remain limited. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of flood disaster risk management to identify major trends, influential contributions, and emerging research directions. Data were collected through Scopus using advanced search queries with the keywords “disaster,” “flood,” “management,” and “risk,” resulting in a dataset of 1,259 documents. The dataset was processed and harmonized using OpenRefine, while Scopus Analyzer was employed to examine statistical indicators and generate trend-based graphs. VOSviewer software was then applied to construct network visualizations, including keyword co-occurrence, co-authorship collaboration, and citation patterns. The results reveal a steady increase in publications, with notable peaks in the last five years, indicating growing scholarly and policy interest in the field. The most cited works predominantly focus on integrated risk management, climate change adaptation, and resilience-based approaches, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the research. Geographically, the United Kingdom, United States, China, and Germany emerge as the leading contributors, reflecting strong collaboration and global knowledge exchange. Keyword analysis further demonstrates the prominence of “risk assessment,” “disaster risk management,” “climate change,” and “resilience” as central themes, while newer terms such as “machine learning” and “nature-based solutions” signal evolving research frontiers. Overall, this bibliometric study enriches the understanding of flood disaster risk management by mapping its intellectual structure, highlighting critical contributions, and offering insights into future research directions for academics, policymakers, and practitioners.

MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION AND THERMAL STABILITY ANALYSIS OF AZ91 MAGNESIUM NANOCOMPOSITES UNDER CONTROLLED THERMAL EXPOSURE

Husna Mat Salleh — 2026-02-27

This study investigates the microstructural evolution and thermal stability of AZ91 magnesium nanocomposites under controlled thermal exposure conditions. The purpose of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness of nanoparticle reinforcement in enhancing microstructural stability, phase retention, and resistance to thermal degradation in AZ91 magnesium alloy for elevated-temperature applications.AZ91-based nanocomposites and unreinforced AZ91 alloy were subjected to controlled thermal exposure at elevated temperatures for different durations. Microstructural characterisation was carried out using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy to analyse grain evolution, phase morphology, and interfacial stability, with particular emphasis on the thermally sensitive β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase. The results demonstrate that the unreinforced AZ91 alloy undergoes significant grain growth and β-phase coarsening during thermal exposure. In contrast, the AZ91 nanocomposites exhibit refined microstructures, suppressed grain growth, and improved stability of the β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase. These improvements are attributed to the grain boundary pinning effect and diffusion-restricting behaviour of nanoparticles, which delay microstructural degradation under thermal loading. In conclusion, nanoparticle reinforcement significantly enhances the thermal stability of AZ91 magnesium alloy by stabilising microstructural features and retarding phase degradation during prolonged thermal exposure. The findings confirm that AZ91 magnesium nanocomposites are promising candidates for applications requiring reliable performance in thermally demanding environments.

THE DIGITAL-READINESS-PERFORMANCE (DRP) MODEL: INTEGRATING LEADERSHIP, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION IN THE INDUSTRY 5.0 ERA

Darlina Darmansah — 2026-02-24

The fast-advancing Industry 5.0 (IR5.0), has ushered in a new era in how organization combine technology, people and processes to achieve lasting digital transformation. However, digital leaders continue to face significant challenges, including skill shortages, resistance to change, and cybersecurity threats that hinder effective transformation. The Digital-Readiness-Performance (DRP) model, a conceptual model with the objective of explaining how the dynamics relationship between digital leadership, organizational readiness, emotional intelligence and transformation performance occur. Based on recent leadership theory and supported by empirical evidence, the model makes clear that digital transformation succeeds not only through technology investment but also by strategic alignment of leadership capabilities, human adaptability and organizational readiness. Emotional intelligence (EI) is proposed as a moderating variable for increased leadership effectiveness by dissolving resistance, increasing trust, and decreasing technostress in technology change. The DRP model offers both theoretical and practical implications by providing a structured roadmap for organizations to assess readiness, strengthen leadership and digital capabilities, and sustain competitive advantage in the IR5.0 landscape. The paper is adding to the growing literature around digital transformation by bringing the human aspect more into focus within technology led organizational development.

FROM POLICY TO COMMUNITY ACTION IN LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT IN KUALA LUMPUR: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Nek Mah Basri — 2026-02-22

Cities are now at the center of climate in a nation like Malaysia as it moves towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Kuala Lumpur, being both the national capital and the main economic center, plays an essential role in illustrating the way in which international and national climate commitments are interpreted and practiced on the local level. Even with properly laid-down low-carbon policies and planning tools, it is challenging to maintain significant community engagement due to the design of governance, institutional assumptions, as well as the real world that urban communities face on a day-to-day basis. This narrative review analyzes the translation of low-carbon development strategies into community-level action in Kuala Lumpur, with special reference made to the issue of positioning participation into formal policy frameworks. Additionally, this narrative review summarizes peer-reviewed literature and essential policy papers on low-carbon development and community involvement in Malaysia. The database used to identify all academic papers published within the last 10 years (2015-2025) was Scopus, and a background search was conducted with regard to the information on the aspects of the policy evolution. Following this, the documents of the national and city governments were examined to seek the entrenchment of participation in the systems of low-carbon governance in Kuala Lumpur. Findings reveal that Malaysia has developed a policy architecture relating global climate pledges to life in the city with the help of such tools as the National Policy on Climate Change 2.0 (NCCP 2.0), the National Low Carbon Cities Masterplan (NLCCM), the Kuala Lumpur Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2030 (KL LCSBP 2030), and the Kuala Lumpur Climate Action Plan 2050. Accordingly, the role of community participation is planned in these models as an urban change driving force that is supported by institutional platforms and specific financing systems, such as the Geran Masyarakat MADANI Rendah Karbon (GMMRK). The effectiveness of implementation, however, varies relatively in practice. The review observes that advanced policy models cannot guarantee sustainable community involvement. The future of enhancing low-carbon urban governance involves participation pathways that extend beyond awareness-based approaches and acknowledge communities as active participants with various capacities and lived experiences.

MAPPING THE KNOWLEDGE LANDSCAPE OF SUBMARINE CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Mohamad Hidayat Ghazali — 2026-02-27

Submarine cable infrastructure is crucial for global telecommunications, supporting international data transfer and internet connectivity. As the demand for high-capacity and resilient networks grows, the need for a comprehensive understanding of research trends and developments in this field becomes more important. However, a systematic review of the academic literature on submarine cable infrastructure remains scarce. This bibliometric review aims to address this gap by analyzing the evolution of research on submarine cables and their technological, economic, and regulatory aspects. Data was collected from Scopus using advanced search queries with the keywords “submarine,” “cables,” “fiber,” and “fibre,” yielding a final dataset of 1,989 documents. Statistical analysis and graph generation were conducted using Scopus Analyzer, while OpenRefine was utilized for data cleaning and harmonization. VOSviewer was then employed for data visualization to identify key research clusters, co-authorship patterns, and emerging trends. The analysis reveals a significant increase in research output over the past decade, with notable contributions from leading countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Key thematic areas include advances in cable technology, network resilience, and the economic and regulatory challenges of deploying submarine cables. This bibliometric review offers valuable insights into the structure and dynamics of the field, highlighting key areas for future research and offering a foundational reference for stakeholders in the submarine cable industry.

INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROMARKETING FOR SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS INNOVATION IN MALAYSIA: A MULTI-CASE STUDY APPROACH

Hasbullah Othman — 2026-02-24

This study examines how the integration of artificial intelligence and neuromarketing contributes to sustainable innovation in Malaysia’s logistics and transportation industries. Using a qualitative multiple case study design, the research explores three leading Malaysian firms: Pos Malaysia Berhad, Grab Malaysia, and GDEX Express. The aim is to understand how emotional analytics enhance customer engagement, managerial decision-making, and sustainability performance. Data were obtained through interviews and document reviews and analysed thematically using NVivo software. The findings show that AI-driven neuromarketing enables firms to interpret emotional patterns, personalise communication, and design sustainability initiatives that align with customer values. Emotional analytics improved customer satisfaction, strengthened brand trust, and supported environmentally responsible marketing practices. The study contributes to theory by extending the concept of Logistical Enabled Services through the inclusion of emotional intelligence as a key factor in digital transformation. From a managerial perspective, it offers practical guidance for logistics leaders who wish to combine technological capability with human empathy. The results indicate that emotionally aware AI applications can enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Malaysia’s logistics ecosystem.