Logistics and Supply Chain Management Refereed Articles

Amiebenomo OM, Osuagwu UL, Envuladu EA, Miner CA, Mashige KP, Ovenseri-Ogbomo G, Abu EK, Timothy CG, Ekpenyong BN, Langsi R, Oloruntoba R, Goson PC, Charwe DD, Ishaya T and Agho KE (2023) ‘Acceptance and risk perception of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and non pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional matched-sample study’, Vaccines, 11(2):484.

Miner CA, Chikasirimobi CG, Mashige KP, Osuagwu UL, Envuladu, EA …, Oloruntoba R and Agho KE (2023) ‘Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among sub-Saharan Africans (SSA): a comparative study of residents and diasporan dwellers’, BMC Public Health 23(1):1–13.

Osuagwu UL, Mashige KP, Ovenseri-Ogbomo G, Envuladu EA, Abu EK, Miner CA, Chikasirimobi CG, Ekpenyong BN, Langsi R, Amiebenomo OM, Oloruntoba R, Piwuna CG, Charwe DD, Tanko I and Agho KE (2023) ‘The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and esistance in sub-Saharan Africa’, BMC Public Health, 23, article no: 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14972-2

Battaïa, O., Guillaume, R., Krug, Z., and Oloruntoba, R (2023), ‘Environmental and social equity in network design of sustainable closed-loop supply chains’, International Journal of Production Economics, 264: 108981.

Rahman, S., Ahsan, K., Sohal, A. & Oloruntoba R (2022), The “New Normal”: Rethinking Supply Chains During and Post-COVID-19 Global Business Environment" International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management Vol.52. No.7. pp.481-490. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-08-2022-518

Oloruntoba R (2022), Intention to Use Collaborative Transportation Among SMEs: An Exploratory Investigation of the Wine Industry. Journal of Small Business Strategy. 32(3), 128-141. https://doi.org/10.53703/001c.36286

Oloruntoba, R., & Asare-Doku, W. (2021), Self-Reliance in Disaster Recovery: A Systematic Literature Review 1990-2019. International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 11-42. https://doi.org/10.1177/028072702103900102

Kanyoma, K., Agbola, F & Oloruntoba, R (2020), Inhibitors and enablers of supply chain integration across multiple supply chain tiers: evidence from Malawi. International Journal of Logistics Management (32), 2, pp. 618-649. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-06-2019-0161

Babatunde, S., Oloruntoba, R., & Agho, K. (2020), Healthcare Commodities for Emergencies in Africa: Review of Logistics Models, Suggested Model and Research Agenda, Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management. (10), 3, 371-390. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHLSCM-09-2019- 0064

Olaogbebikan, J. E., & Oloruntoba, R. (2019). Similarities between disaster supply chains and commercial supply chains: A SCM process view. Annals of Operations Research, 283(1), 517-542. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-017-2690-1

Oloruntoba, R., Hossain, G. F., & Wagner, B. (2019). Theory in humanitarian operations

research. Annals of Operations Research, 283(1), 543-560. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-016-2378- y

Banomyong, R., Varadejsatitwong, P., & Oloruntoba, R. (2019). A systematic review of humanitarian operations, humanitarian logistics and humanitarian supply chain performance literature 2005 to 2016. Annals of Operations Research, 283(1), 71-86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-017-2549-5

Oloruntoba, R. & Ramaswami, S. (2018), A proposed framework of key activities and processes in the preparedness and recovery phases of disaster management. Disasters: The Journal of Disaster Policy and Management, 42 (3), 541-570 https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12268

Oloruntoba, R. and Banomyong, R (2018), Humanitarian logistics research for the care of refugees and internally displaced persons: research directions for a new field of research. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (8), 3. 282-294. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHLSCM-02-2018-0015

Xue, R., Zhang, F., Tian, F., Oloruntoba, R., & Miao, S. (2018). Dual chains competition under two recycling modes based on system dynamics method. Sustainability, 10(7), 2382. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072382

Kanyoma, K.E., Agbola, F.W. & Oloruntoba, R. (2018), "An evaluation of supply chain integration across multi-tier supply chains of manufacturing-based SMEs in Malawi", International Journal of Logistics Management, 929), 3. 1001-1024. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-10-2017-0277

Gajendran, T., & Oloruntoba, R. (2017). Governance and resilience: A case of re-development after a bushfire disaster. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 121, 50-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.03.016

Sharma, M.G., Debnath, R.M., Oloruntoba, R & Sharma, S.M (2016), Benchmarking of rail transport service performance through DEA for Indian railways. International Journal of Logistics Management, 27 (3), 629 - 649. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-08-2014-0122

Oloruntoba, R. & Kovács, G. (2015), A commentary on agility in humanitarian aid supply chains. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, (20) 6, 708-716. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM- 06-2015-0244

Oloruntoba, R. (2013), Plans never go according to plan: an empirical analysis of challenges to plans during the 2009 Victoria bushfires. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 80 (9), 1674-1702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2012.12.002

Tatham, P., Oloruntoba, R.  and Spens, K. (2012), Cyclone preparedness and response: an analysis of lessons identified using an adapted military planning framework. Disasters: Journal of Disaster Policy and Management 36 (1), 54-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7717.2011.01249.x

Wohlgemuth, S., Oloruntoba, R. & Clausen, U. (2012), Dynamic vehicle routing with anticipation in disaster relief. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 46 (4), 261-271.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2012.06.001

Oloruntoba, R (2010), An analysis of the Cyclone Larry emergency relief chain: some key success factors. International Journal of Production Economics, 126 (1), 85-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.013

Oloruntoba, R., & Gray, R. (2009). Customer service in emergency relief chains. International Journal of Physical     Distribution & Logistics Management, 39(6), 486-505. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030910985839

Charles, M. B., Ryan, R., Oloruntoba, R., von der Heidt, T., & Ryan, N. (2009). The EU–Africa Energy Partnership: Towards a mutually beneficial renewable transport energy alliance? Energy Policy, 37(12), 5546-5556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2009.08.016

Charles, M. B., Ryan, R., Ryan, N., & Oloruntoba, R. (2007). Public policy and biofuels: The way forward? Energy Policy, 35(11), 5737-5746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2007.06.008

Oloruntoba, R. & Gray, R. (2006), Humanitarian aid: an agile supply chain? Supply Chain Management, 11 (2), 115-120 https://doi.org/10.1108/13598540610652492

Oloruntoba, R. (2006), Some arguments for extending business research. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 4 (3), 155-166. https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-12/some-arguments-for-extending-business-research

Barnes, P. & Oloruntoba, R (2005), Assurance of security in maritime supply chains: Conceptual issues of vulnerability and crisis management. Journal of International Management, 11 (4), 519-540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2005.09.008

Oloruntoba, R (2005), A wave of destruction and the waves of relief: issues, challenges and strategies. Disaster Prevention and Management: an International Journal, 14 (4), 506-521. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560510618348

Scholarly Refereed Book Chapters

Sadeghzadeh H, Ansaripoor AH and Oloruntoba R (2023) ‘The role of blockchain in developing supply chain resilience against disruptions’, in Paul SK, Agarwal R, Sarker R and Raman T (eds) Supply chain risk and disruption management: latest Tools, techniques and management approaches, Flexible Systems Management Series, Springer Singapore. 117-140.

Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

Battaia, O., Oloruntoba, R., Guillaume, R (2024), Preventing Adverse Environmental And Social Outcomes In Sustainable Value Chains In Nickel Extraction And Refining, 6th Conference on Production Systems and Logistics, Honolulu, Hawaii USA CPSL, July.

Oloruntoba, R, Bwititi, P. T and Nwose, E. U. (2023). Active transport planning concept for diabetes self-management and weight reduction: Case report. Paper presented at the Australasian Epidemiological Association 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne Australia. 18 - 20 October  [unpublished conference presentation].

Agyabeng-Mensah, Y., Oloruntoba R., Mohammadi, H and Earnest, J (2023) ‘Blockchain technology and sustainable maritime supply chains: Contributions and critical success factors’, Organised by Griffith University Business School, Queensland 28/11/23 [unpublished conference presentation].

Rodríguez-Espíndola, O. and Oloruntoba R. (2023) ‘Enhancing performance and managing disruptions in supply chains: The role of dynamic capabilities’, in the Proceedings of the 30th European Operations Management Conference (EurOMA) 1-6th July, Leuven, Belgium.

Covid-19 Pandemic- related Refereed Articles

1. Amiebenomo, O.M., Osuagwu, UL., Envuladu, E.A.,  Miner, C.A., Mashige, K.P.,  Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G., Abu, E.K.,  Timothy, C.G., Ekpenyong, B.N.,  Langsi, R.,  Oloruntoba, R.,  Goson, P.C.,  Charwe, D.D., Ishaya, T &  Agho, K.E (2023), Acceptance and Risk Perception of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pregnant and Non Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Matched-Sample Study. Vaccines 11 (2), 484. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020484

2. Miner,C.A., Chikasirimobi, C.G., Mashige, K.P., Osuagwu, U.L., Envuladu, E.A…, Oloruntoba, R., and Agho, K.E  (2023), Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among sub-Saharan Africans (SSA): a comparative study of residents and diasporan dwellers BMC Public Health 23 (1), 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15116-w

3. Osuagwu, U.L., Mashige, K.P., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G., Envuladu, E.A., Abu, E.K., Miner, C.A., Chikasirimobi, C.G., Ekpenyong, B.N., Langsi, R., Amiebenomo, O.M., Oloruntoba, R., Piwuna, C.G., Charwe, D.D., Tanko, I, and Agho, K.E (2023), The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa BMC Public Health 23 (38) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14972-2

4. Envuladu, E.A., Miner, C.A, Oloruntoba R., Osuagwu, UL (2022) International research collaboration during the pandemic: team formation, challenges, strategies and achievements of the African Translational Research Group, International Journal of Qualitative Methods (21): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069221115504

5. Ekpenyong, B.N, Abu, E.K, Langsi, R, Osuagwu, U.L and Oloruntoba, R (2022), Public awareness and perception towards COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan African countries during the lockdown. Health Promotion Perspectives 12 (2), 200-211. https://doi.org/10.34172/hpp.2022.25

6. Miner, C. A., Timothy, C. G., Mashige, K. P., Osuagwu, U. L., Envuladu, E. A., Amiebenomo, O. M. Oloruntoba, R & Agho, K. E. (2022). Acceptance of COVID 19 vaccine among sub-Sahara African (SSA): a comparative study of residents and diaspora dwellers. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15116-w

7. Nwaeze, O., Langsi, R., Osuagwu, U. L., Oloruntoba, R., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. O., Abu, E. K., . & Agho, K. (2021). Factors affecting willingness to comply with public health measures during the pandemic among sub-Sahara Africans. African Health Sciences, 21(4), 1629-39. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v21i4.17

8. Osuagwu, U.L, Chikasirimobi G., Oloruntoba, R. et al (2021), Differences in Perceived Risk of Contracting SARS-CoV-2 during and after the Lockdown in Sub-Saharan African Countries International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (In Press). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111091

9.  Osuagwu, U.L, Abu., E.K, Oloruntoba, R. et al (2021). Risk Perception of COVID-19 among Sub- Sahara Africans: A Web-based Comparative Survey of Local and Diaspora Residents. BMC Public Health. In press. Accepted June 23rd 2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11600-3

10.  Bernadine Ekpenyong, Uchechukwu L Osuagwu, Oloruntoba, R. et al (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey. Health Security. HS-2020-0208. In press. Accepted Feb 2021. https://doi.org/10.1089/hs.2020.0208

11.  Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, Obinna Nwaeze, Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Oloruntoba, R., Bernadine Ekpenyong, Khathutshelo P. Mashige, Chikasirimobi Timothy, Tanko Ishaya, Raymond Langsi, Deborah Charwe, Emmanuel Kwasi Abu, Miner A. Chundung, and Kingsley E. Agho (2021). Opinion and uptake of chloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 during the mandatory lockdown in the sub-Saharan African region. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (13), 1. https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2795 https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2795.

12.  Abu, E. K., Oloruntoba, R., Osuagwu, U. L., Bhattarai, D., Miner, C. A., Goson, P. C., ... & Agho, K.E. (2021). Risk Perception related to COVID-19 among Sub-Sahara Africans: A Web-based Comparative Survey of local and diaspora residents. https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs- 258151/v1/c6bcdafe-11bd-4b98-bd5e-f9d26b1fe82f.pdf

13.  Langsi, R., Osuagwu, U. L., Goson, P. C., Abu, E. K., Mashige, K. P., Ekpenyong, B., Oloruntoba, R & Agho, K. E. (2021). Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental and Emotional Health Outcomes among Africans during the COVID-19 Lockdown Period—A Web-based Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3), 899.

https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030899

14.  Timothy, C. G., Charwe, D. D., Osuagwu, U. L., Miner, C. A., Abu, E. K., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G., Oloruntoba, R., & Agho, K. (2021). COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Association between Compliance and Public Opinion. Global Journal of Health Science, 13(2), 1-91. https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v13n2p91

15.  Osuagwu, U. L., Miner, C.A., Bhattarai, D., Mashige, P., Oloruntoba, R., Abu, E., Ekpeyong, B., Chikasirimobi, T., Piwuna, C., and Ovenseri-Ogbomo, C (2021), "Misinformation About COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Survey." Health Security 19 (1): 44-56. https://doi.org/10.1089/HS.2020.0202

16.  Godwin O Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Tanko Ishaya, Bernadine Ekpenyong, Emmanuel K Abu, Raymond Langsi, Oloruntoba, R., Uchechukwu L Osuagwu, et al (2020). Factors associated with the myth about 5G network during COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Global Health Reports. 2020; 4:e2020094. doi:10.29392/001c.17606

17.  Obinna Nwaeze, Raymond Langsi, Uchechukwu L Osuagwu, Oloruntoba, R, Godwin O Ovenseri- Ogbomo, Emmanuel K Abu, Timothy Chikasirimobi G, Deborah Donald Charwe, Bernadine Ekpenyong, Khathutshelo P Mashige, Piwuna Christopher Goson, Tanko Ishaya, Kingsley Agho (2020). Factors affecting willingness to comply with Public health measures during the Pandemic among Sub-Sahara Africans. African Health Sciences (Accepted in November 2020).In Press. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v21i4.17