Investigating the Impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders Engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The reviewer has some comments to enhance the quality of the study:

1.     Introduction section does not define the importance of the study clearly. Moreover, clearly define the research objectives and question of the study.

2.     Novelty of the article and the gap filled by this study should be mentioned at the end of the literature review, consult the following studies as well;

Shehzad, Khurram, et al. "Lithium production, electricity consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions: An imperious role of economic globalization." Journal of Cleaner Production 372 (2022): 133689.

Shehzad, Khurram, et al. "Asymmetric impact of information and communication technologies on environmental quality: analyzing the role of financial development and energy consumption." Environment, Development and Sustainability 24.2 (2022): 1761-1780.

3.     More benefit of the various techniques utilized should be stated

4.     The discussion is well written, but the authors should match their findings to the previous studies in the literature.

5.     There is need for professional proofreading or consult English native support

6.     Policy implications and recommendations must be stated strongly.

The authors are encouraged to respond to these comments and enhance the manuscript's quality.

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Author Response

Comment:  1. The introduction section does not define the importance of the study clearly. Moreover, clearly define the research objectives and questions of the study.

Response: We are sincerely thankful to the reviewer for insightful comments and suggestions, which are very critical to improving the quality of this research paper. We have addressed all of the comments and have made significant revisions to the manuscript. We feel that our revisions strengthen the manuscript considerably from the original submission.

Moreover, as per the suggestion of the reviewer, we have improved the introduction section and clearly defined the research objectives and research questions of this study.

Comment: 2. Novelty of the article and the gap filled by this study should be mentioned at the end of the literature review, consult the following studies as well.

Shehzad, Khurram, et al. "Lithium production, electricity consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions: An imperious role of economic globalization." Journal of Cleaner Production 372 (2022): 133689.

Shehzad, Khurram, et al. "Asymmetric impact of information and communication technologies on environmental quality: analyzing the role of financial development and energy consumption." Environment, Development and Sustainability 24.2 (2022): 1761-1780.

Response: Thank you for your kind suggestion. As per your suggestions, we have explain more about the research gap of the study. Furthermore, as per your recommendation, we also deeply investigate the suggested papers. We feel that these papers add value in our revised version of the manuscript. However, we also cite these papers into your revised manuscript.

Comment: 3. More benefit of the various techniques utilized should be stated.

Response: Thank you for your comment. As per the reviewer's suggestions, we have addressed the raised concern in the revised manuscript.

Comment: 4. The discussion is well written, but the authors should match their findings to the previous studies in literature.

Response: Thank you very much for your comment. As per your suggestions, we further improve the discussion and integrate it with the findings of the study as well as with previous literature.

Comment: 5. There is need for professional proofreading or consult English native support.

Response: Thank you very much for your suggestion; the paper has been proofread by a native speaker. The proof of the English editing certificate is attached in the supplementary file.

 

Comment: 6. Policy implications and recommendations must be stated strongly.

Response: Thank you very much for your comment. As per your suggestions, we have revised and improved the policy direction and recommendations of the study.

Comment: 7. The authors are encouraged to respond to these comments and enhance the manuscript's quality.

Response: We would like to express our great appreciation to you and your comments on our paper. We have addressed all of the comments and have made significant revisions to the manuscript. We feel that our revisions strengthen the manuscript considerably from the original submission.

 

Reviewer 2 Report

Manuscript ID: sustainability-2352300

Title: Investigating the Impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholder Engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan

This study investigates the relationship between Communication factors, stakeholders’ engagement, and project success (P.S.) of renewable energy in Pakistan. This study aims to identify the communications factors that impact the success of renewable energy projects. The research investigates multiple dimensions of Communications factors such as Internal communication, external communication, leadership, relationship, and corporation. This research investigates innovative research problems. However, it required a comprehensive revision before acceptance.

Abstract: The abstract should clearly mention the objective, methods, and concise results in sequence. Revise accordingly.

Keywords: put the keywords in order

Introduction: In the introduction section, research objectives are missing. This section should clarify the background, objectives, research gaps, and innovations. I can see that the introduction section is not properly organized. Usually, at the end of the introduction section, the authors describe the innovations and route of the study. Revise accordingly to put the manuscript in the appropriate shape. Further, limit the introduction section and exclude unnecessary repetition.

Literature review and hypothetical development. Add more appropriate and advanced literature on Renewable projects. You could get guidance from the following papers.

1.     https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036054422031063X

2.     https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/22/15112

3.     https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/11/09/renewable-energy-is-the-future-for-pakistans-power-system-a-new-world-bank-study

4.     https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-022-23484-w

Results and discussion. Add more citations to discuss the results.

Conclusions: In the conclusion section, add limitations and future research ideas. Give more policy implications.

Improve the quality of figures.

Avoid grammatical and typo errors and revise the manuscripts for these concerns.

Minor English edition required. 

Author Response

Comment 1: Title: Investigating the Impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholder engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan

This study investigates the relationship between Communication factors, stakeholders' engagement, and project success (P.S.) of renewable energy in Pakistan. This study aims to identify the communications factors that impact the success of renewable energy projects. The research investigates multiple dimensions of Communications factors such as Internal communication, external communication, leadership, relationship, and corporation. This research investigates innovative research problems. However, it required a comprehensive revision before acceptance.

Response:  Thank you for your kindness and considering our manuscript for the next process. We have addressed all of your comments and have made significant revisions to the manuscript. The revised part of the manuscript can be seen in red color highlights. We feel that our revisions strengthen the manuscript considerably from the original submission.

Comment 2: Abstract: The abstract should clearly mention the objective, methods, and concise results in sequence. Revise accordingly.

Keywords: put the keywords in order

Response:  Thank you very much for your comment. I want to bring into reviewer knowledge that as per the suggestions of the reviewers we have improve the objective, methods, and results of the manuscript.

Comment 3: Introduction: In the introduction section, research objectives are missing. This section should clarify the background, objectives, research gaps, and innovations. I can see that the introduction section is not properly organized. Usually, at the end of the introduction section, the authors describe the innovations and route of the study. Revise accordingly to put the manuscript in the appropriate shape. Further, limit the introduction section and exclude unnecessary repetition.

Response: As per suggestions, we have improved the introduction of the manuscript. We believe that the revised introduction will satisfy the reviewer.

Comment 4: Literature review and hypothetical development. Add more appropriate and advanced literature on Renewable projects. You could get guidance from the following papers.

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036054422031063X
2. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/22/15112
3. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/11/09/renewable-energy-is-the-future-for-pakistans-power-system-a-new-world-bank-study
4. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-022-23484-w

Response: Thank you very much for your comment. As per the recommendation of the reviewer we have to improve the literature review part and hypothesis development part. Moreover, we have investigated the recommended papers and these studies are helpful for our manuscript. However, we also cite these papers into your revised manuscript.

Comment 5: Results and discussion. Add more citations to discuss the results.

Response:  We have further explained the results and discussion part also provide the more rational background utilizing the prior studies.

Comment 6: Conclusions: In the conclusion section, add limitations and future research ideas. Give more policy implications.

Response:  We have improved the conclusion section and added the limitation and future research direction in the revised version of the manuscript.

Comment 8: Improve the quality of figures.

Response:  Yes, we have improved the quality of the figures.

Comment 7: Avoid grammatical and typo errors and revise the manuscripts for these concerns.

Response:  Thank you very much for your suggestion; the paper has been proofread by a native speaker. The proof of the English editing certificate is attached in the supplementary file.

 

Reviewer 3 Report

Sustainability

Investigating the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders Engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this work. In this work, the authors have Investigated the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders Engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan. This MS has the good potential to publish in Sustainability. The authors have a sound knowledge of theoretical science.  In general, this is good work, acceptable, reads well, objectives are clearly defined, and interpretation-based data set. The methodology is addressed correctly.

This study aims to investigate the impact of communication factors on project success (P.S.) of renewable energy in Pakistan, with stakeholders’ engagement (S.E.) as a mediating variable. The study collected data from project managers, project engineers, and team leaders associated with renewable projects in Pakistan using a quantitative approach and random and snowball sampling techniques. The collected data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique (SEM) through Smart PLS 4.1. The results showed that communication factors significantly and positively impact the project’s success, and stakeholders’ engagement mediates between communication factors and project success, enhancing the project’s success. Overall, the study suggests that effective communication with stakeholders is crucial for the success of renewable energy projects in Pakistan.

 I just some minor comments to improve the quality of work

1.      What is the scope of Renewable Energy in Pakistan.

2.      What is the key finding?

3.      What are the practical implications of your research (how can the results be utilized by e.g., readers, community)?

4.      What are your suggestions to improve scope of Renewable Energy in Pakistan?

5.      Author should make a comparative analysis of regional countries on the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders' Engagement in Renewable Energy Projects.

 

 

Best of Luck 

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Author Response

Comment: 1. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this work. In this work, the authors have Investigated the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders Engagement on Renewable Energy Projects in Pakistan. This MS has the good potential to publish in Sustainability. The authors have a sound knowledge of theoretical science.  In general, this is good work, acceptable, reads well, objectives are clearly defined, and interpretation-based data set. The methodology is addressed correctly.

Response:  Thank you very much for your positive and constructive comments and suggestions on our manuscript. We have studied your comments carefully and have revised them according to your suggestions. We feel that our revisions strengthen the manuscript considerably from the original submission.

Comment: 2. This study aims to investigate the impact of communication factors on project success (P.S.) of renewable energy in Pakistan, with stakeholders' engagement (S.E.) as a mediating variable. The study collected data from project managers, project engineers, and team leaders associated with renewable projects in Pakistan using a quantitative approach and random and snowball sampling techniques. The collected data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique (SEM) through Smart PLS 4.1. The results showed that communication factors significantly and positively impact the project's success, and stakeholders' engagement mediates between communication factors and project success, enhancing the project's success. Overall, the study suggests that effective communication with stakeholders is crucial for the success of renewable energy projects in Pakistan.

 I will just make some minor comments to improve the quality of the work.

Response:  Thank you very much.  

Comment: 3. What is the scope of Renewable Energy in Pakistan.

Response:   Thank you very much for your comment. I want to bring into your kind notice that we have deeply described the scope of renewable energy in Pakistan in the introduction section. But for the satisfaction of the reviewer, we further improved this part in the introduction. Please see the revised part of the introduction in the manuscript. 

Comment: 4. What is the key finding?

Response:   The key findings of this study are clearly described in the conclusion part. Please see the revised version of the conclusion.

Comment: 5. What are the practical implications of your research (how can the results be utilized by e.g., readers, community)?

Response: As per the suggestions of the reviewer we have to explain in more detail the practical implications of the study. We hope that the revised practical implications section raised concerns. We also have given below the practical implications of the study.

Comment: 6. What are your suggestions to improve scope of Renewable Energy in Pakistan?

Response:   Thank you for your suggestion. As per your suggestion, we have carefully improved the scope of the renewable energy in Pakistan in the discussion part as well as in the introduction part. We hope that the revised part of the study addresses raised concerns.

Comment: 7. The author should make a comparative analysis of regional countries on the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders' Engagement in Renewable Energy Projects.

Response:   Thank you for your valuable suggestions. I want to bring into the reviewer's kind notice that we are investigating the communication factor in a specific country because it is a simple research paper. Normally such kind of explanation is required in the dissertation or thesis. Suppose we explain the comparative analysis of regional countries on the impact of Communication Factors and Stakeholders' Engagement in Renewable Energy Projects. In that case, the length of the manuscript will be increased, and it will not look like a paper.