Research& Publications

2026

• Fang, M., Lai, P., Wu, Z. & Wang, X. (2026). Circular Economy and Idiosyncratic Risk: A Supply Chain Network Perspective. Business Strategy and the Environment, 1–26. [In press]. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70752. (SSCI).

• Xie, J.,  Lai, P*.,  Chaopaisarn, P., & Martin, S. (2026). Online Posting Patterns in Emerging Technology Accidents: Social Media Response Insights. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. 34: e70165. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-5973.70165. (SSCI).

• Xie J, Yao X, Lai P, Qi G (2026;), "Humanitarian social-media messaging and consumer support for logistics services: evidence from China". Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. [In press]. https://doi.org/10.1108/APJML-03-2026-0584. (SSCI).

• Rodbundith, T. S., Sopadang, A., & Lai, P. L. (2026). Evaluating performance deficiencies in Asian air cargo terminals: The gap between digitalization and operational effectiveness. The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics. 1-6 [In press]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsl.2026.02.002. (SCOPUS)

• Manowanna, S., Chaopaisarn, P. & Lai, P.L., (2026). Digital transformation and supply chain 4.0 operational capabilities in cold chain logistics: Evidence from Thai agricultural food SMEs, The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics. [In press]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsl.2026.05.002 (SCOPUS).

2025

• Wang, X., Fang, M., Yang, C.-C., & Lai, P.* (2025). Environmental awareness and travel intention based on the protection motivation  and social learning theories. Current Psychology. 44(6), 5173-5186. (SSCI). 

• Wu, Z., Woo, SH., Piboonrungroj, P., & Lai, P.* (2025). Manufacturing agglomeration and carbon emissions: an ensemble learning approach with evidence from South Korea.  Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12, 902 (SSCI).

• Zhu, X., Lai, P, Li, X., Wang, Y., & Pei, X. (2025). A Systematic Review of Literature on the Use of Extended Reality in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Education: Evolution of Research Themes and System-Level Trends. Systems, 13(7), 514.

• Yang, Y., Xie, D., Lai, P., & Wang, X. (2025). Adoption of Incremental and Radical Innovations in E-Commerce Delivery: Evidence from Smart Lockers and Autonomous Drones Using the UTAUT Model. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, 20(2), 139. (SSCI). 

• Han, J. H., & Lai, P. (2025). The power of digital nativeness: Exploring how millennials mitigate psychic distance in cross-border electronic commerce. Technology in Society, 82. 102917. (SSCI). 

• Yeo, I., Roh, S., Sohn, M., & Lai, P.* (2025). Container port selection in the ASEAN region from Korean shipping companies perspectives: connectivity between Southeast Asia and South Korea. Asia Pacific Business Review, 1-34. (In press) (SSCI). 

• Pang, Q., Lai, P., Su, M., Xing, J., & Fang, M. (2025). Talk is cheap; Show me the code: managing the sustainable performance of shipping firms through big data analytics. Maritime Policy & Management, 1-16. (In Press) (SSCI).

• Wu, Z., Lai, P., Piboonrungroj, P., & Guo, H. (2025). Determinants of air cargo volumes within airport networks: Insights from an augmented gravity model with economic distance and geographic threshold effects. The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics. 41 (3), 153-163. (ESCI); (SCOPUS).

• Xie, D., Xie, J., Cai, L., Lai, P. L., & Wang, X. (2025). “High-Tech” and “High-Touch”: Complementary Effects of Logistics Service Quality Orientations on Consumer Satisfaction in Omni-Channel Retailing. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, 20(4), 299. 

2024 

• Li, X., Choi, D., Han, J.H., Lai, P.*, Liu, Y. (2024). Navigating Asia’s sustainable growth trajectory: a cross-regional comparative analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(59), 66683–66701. (SSCI). 

• Fang, M., Lai, P.*, & Wang, X. (2024). The value of congruence in social exchanges: A dyadic trust perspective on servitization. Industrial Marketing Management, 123, 317-329. (SSCI). 

• Cai, L., Liu, Y., Lai, P.*, Zhu, X., Yuen, K. F., & Wang, X. (2024). Assessing Logistics Service Quality in Omni-Channel Retailing Through Integrated SERVQUAL and Kano Model. Systems, 12(11), 466. (SSCI)

• Wang, X., Oh, Y., Park, S. Y., Hong, S. M., & Lai, P. (2024). Factors influencing travelers' intention by environmental changes of destination: Cross‐country evidence from Far‐East Asia. International Journal of Tourism Research, 26(4), e2705. (SSCI)

• Wu, Z., Woo, S. H., Oh, J. H., & Lai, P.* (2024). Temporal and spatial effects of manufacturing agglomeration on CO2 emissions: evidence from South Korea. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1), 1-14. (SSCI).

• Wu, Z., Lai, P.*, Shang, K. C., & Fang, M. (2024). Investigating the impact of spatial dependence and heterogeneity on airport relationships: Empirical evidence from China. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1), 1-11. (SSCI)

• Buranasiri, B., Lai, P*., Woo, S., & Piboonrungroj, P. (2024). Impact of sustainable development goal orientation on supply chain collaboration and sustained competitive advantage: Evidence from the tea and coffee industry. The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 40(2), 83-88. (ESCI)

• Shang, K.-C., Kuo, S.-Y., Hsu, S.-W., Lai, P., & Ye, K.-D., (2024). Leader-member exchange, team-member exchange, employee satisfaction, and service-oriented organizational citizenship behavior in the international logistics industry. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 52, 101072 (SSCI).

• Wang, X, Fang, M., Yang, C. C., & Lai, P.* (2024). Revenge outbound travel in the post-pandemic era: evidence from an extended TPB model. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 29 (1), 79-95. (SSCI).

• Yang, C. C., Shang, K. C., Lai, P.,* & Madhavan, M. (2024). Adoption of socially interactive technologies for shipping services. Maritime Policy & Management, 54 (1), 133-157. (SSCI).

• Fang, M., Lu, C., Wang, X., & Lai, P. (2024). When a revenger evolves into a loyal follower: The causes and consequences of revenge travel, Current Issues in Tourism. 27(24), 4659-4675. (SSCI).

2023

• Zhu, X., Cai, L., Lai, P.*, Wang, X., & Ma, F., (2023). Evolution, Challenges, and Opportunities of Transportation Methods in the Last-Mile Delivery Process. Systems 11, 509. (SSCI).

• Liu, Y., Li, X., Zhu, X., Lee, M. K., & Lai, P.* (2023). The theoretical systems of OFDI location determinants in global north and global south economies. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 10(1), 1-13. (SSCI).

• Jiang, Y., Lai, P., Yang, C. C., & Wang, X. (2023). Exploring the factors that drive consumers to use contactless delivery services in the context of the continued COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 103276. (SSCI).

• Wu, Z., Lai, P.,* Ma, F., Park, K. S., & Nimsai, S. (2023). Determining Spatial Relationships between Airports and Local Economy from Competitiveness Perspective: A Case Study of Airports in China. Aerospace, 10(2), 138. (SCIE).

2022 

• Lai, P., Yang, C.-C., Kao, J.-C., and Zhu, X. (2022) Evaluating the Guanxi and Supply Chain Collaborative Transportation Management in Manufacturing Industries, International journal of shipping and transport logistics. 15 (3/4), 435-458. (SSCI).

• Wu, Z., Woo, S. H., Lai, P., & Chen, X. (2022). The economic impact of inland ports on regional development: Evidence from the Yangtze River region. Transport Policy, 127, 80-91. (SSCI). 

• Ma, F.; Yang, Z.; Zhao, S.; Yuen, K.F.; He, H.; Sun, Q.; Lai, P.; Shang, Z. (2022) Assessing the Development Level of Logistics for Sustainable Cities in Urban Agglomeration Based on a Multi-Layer Complex Network. Systems, 10, 171. (SSCI).

• Chang, C.H., Lu, C.S.  & Lai, P.* (2022) Examining the drivers of competitive advantage of the international logistics industry, International Journal of Logistics Research and Application. 25 (12). 1523-1541. (SSCI).

• Lai, P., Jang, H. M., Fang, M., and Peng, K. (2022) Determinants of customer satisfaction with parcel locker services in last-miles logistics, The Asian journal of shipping and logistics. 38. 25-30.  (Scopus).

• Wang, X. and Lai, P.* (2022). Transport spillover effect on airport networks and its impact on regional economy, Korea trade review.47(4). 35-52.  (KCI).

• Zhu, X., and Lai, P.* (2022). The determinants of developing countries’ foreign direct investment decision: Empirical evidence from China, Korea International Commerce Review. 37(1). 291-308.  (KCI).

2021

• Chen, X., Wang, X., Lai, P., and Nguyen, K. C. (2021) Effectiveness of export credit insurance in export performance of SMEs.  Korea Trade Review. 46 (6). 73-92. (KCI).

• Li, X., Lai, P.,* Yang, C.-C., & Yuen, K.F. (2021) Determinants of blockchain adoption in the aviation industry: Empirical evidence from Korea, Journal of Air transport management. 97, 102139. (SSCI).

• Jiang, Y., Lai, P.,* Chang, C.-H., Yuen, K.F., Li, S., & Wang, X. (2021) Sustainable Management for Fresh Food E-Commerce Logistics Services. Sustainability, 13, 3456. (SSCI).

• Park, S. Y., Woo, S. H., & Lai, P (2021). Market Structure of Short Sea Shipping in North-east Asia. Maritime Business Review. 6 (4). 414-429. (ESCI).

• Yang, C-C, Lai, P* and Zhu, X. N. (2021). Can corporate social responsibility enhance organizational image and commitment in the ocean freight forwarding industry?. Maritime Business Review. 6 (4), 358-376. (SCOPUS; ESCI).

• Lai, P. & Zhu, X. N. (2021). Sustainable management of East Asia airport companies by evaluating airport service performance. Journal of International Trade & Commerce, 17 (1). 181-196. (KCI).

2020

• Nimsai, S., Yoopetch, C. & Lai, P.* (2020). Mapping the Knowledge Base of Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Bibliometric Literature Review. Sustainability, 12 (8), 7348. (SSCI).

• Kuo, S-Y, Yang, C-C, & Lai, P. * (2020). Determining inland logistics service attributes: A case study of Chinese landlocked regions. Maritime Business Review. 5(3), 309- 326. (SCOPUS; ESCI).

• Lai, P., Su, D-T., Tai, H-H, and Yang C.C. (2020). Determining inland logistics service attributes: A case study of Chinese landlocked regions. Maritime Business Review. 5(2), 175-191. (SCOPUS; ESCI).