bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural Changes and Growth of the Indonesian Fishery, 1975-2010: an Input-Output Perspective
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah  , Oktavilia Shanty , Sugiyanto Fransiscus Xaverius , Hudaya Afaqa
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the growth and structural changes of fishery industry in the Indonesian economy.
 
Theoretical framework: The growth of the fishery industry output and the exchange rate of Indonesian fishermen has increase, indicating that there has been a structural change in this industry.
 
Design/methodology/approach: Structural growth and change are analyzed from the perspective of inputs and outputs of the fishery industry, which include: (1) growth and structural changes of the fishery industry from the demand side; (2) growth and changes in the structure of domestic and imported inputs used by the fishery sector; and (3) fishery industry interlinkage.
 
Findings: By employing Input-Output analysis on 8 table series along 1975-2010 of Indonesian economy, this study shows that Indonesian fishery industry is growing year by year, with improved domestic sectoral support and decrease import dependence, as well as analysis of structural changes related to economic growth in very different circumstances of the 1970s and 2000s.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The research provides valuable insights into the structural changes and growth of the Indonesian fishery sector over a period of 35 years. This analysis can inform future research on the fishery sector in Indonesia and other similar contexts. The research findings can inform government policies and decision-making related to the fishery sector in Indonesia. The growth of the fishery sector can have a positive impact on the employment and income of people working in the sector, and in the communities dependent on the sector. 
 
Originality/value: This study finds that some technology coefficients (direct input coefficient) of fisheries sectors have declining trends, implying that direct backward linkage of fisheries on these industries becomes weakening. These fisheries supporting input among others are: trade, fishery, manufacture of transport equipment and its repair, road transportation.
Linking Transformational Leadership to Organizational Learning Culture and Employee Performance: the Mediation-Moderation Model
Authors: Udin Udin
Published: May 2023

Purpose:   This study focuses on examining the role of organizational learning culture as a mediator and moderator variable between transformational leadership and employee performance. The model and the relationship between these variables have been tested at the community health center in Indonesia.
 
Theoretical framework: In The Full Range Leadership Model, Avolio and Bass (1991) offer transformational leadership as one of the most effective leadership styles in mobilizing employees and advancing modern organizations. Transformational leadership encourages employees' self-confidence, optimism and commitment to better continue learning in order to achieve superior performance. However, based on the inconsistent findings, mediator and moderator variables are required to confirm a clearer relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance. Therefore, the novelty of this study is to extend organizational learning culture as a mediating and moderating variable to link these relationships.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  All permanent employees who work in the community health center sector have been contacted to serve as research samples. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) utilizing SmartPLS 3.0 software is used to verify the proposed hypotheses.
 
Findings: The findings evidence indicated that transformational leadership is significantly associated with employee performance and organizational learning culture. Furthermore, organizational learning culture is significantly associated with employee performance. In addition, organizational learning culture exhibits a mediating and moderating role between transformational leadership and employee performance.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The evidence of this study offer theoretical and practical implications for strengthening organizational learning culture in the workplace in order to improve sustainable employee performance.
 
Originality/value:  This study provides and offers an academic contribution regarding the effect of organizational learning culture in mediating and moderating the relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance at the community health center in Indonesia.
Government Functions Acceleration in Tourist Village Development: a Case Study of Dermaji Village
Authors: Kusworo
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The current research analyzes the local government’s functions in developing a village into a tourism destination.
 
Theoretical framework: Using a qualitative data interaction model as the underpinning theoretical framework,  which was presented by   Miles et al. (2014),  to accomplish this,  this current research conducts a componential interactive data analysis model.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This research used Ryaas Rasyid’s concepts of regulatory function, service function, empowerment function and development function. These functions’ implementation was viewed from Cooper’s theory of tourism object components. The research used the descriptive method with a qualitative approach, applying field studies, observations, interviews, and documentation for data collection.
 
Findings: It has been revealed that the obstacles include: no regional regulations yet regarding tourist villages; lack of competent human resources; lack of promotional activities; lack of government support; lack of coordination between stakeholders; insufficient tourism facilities and infrastructure; and lack of guidance to tourism development actors by local governments. In overcoming it, local governments are making efforts to improve the quality of human resources, increase promotional activities through the internet as well as repackage tourist attractions activities; coordinate between sectors in planning and implementation, allocate funds to establish appropriate tourism facilities and infrastructure; offering more guidance to the community and tourism business actors and also allocating special funds for the construction of road access to the Dermaji Village as a tourism destination.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  The implication drawn from this research helps the researchers and stakeholders develop a Tourist Village to encourage local development and increase the welfare and prosperity of the local community.
 
Originality/value: This finding found that the roles of local government, the village government, the private sector, tourism organizations and the community have significant in managing tourism villages.
Brand Hatred: a Literature Review and Research Agenda
Authors: Rai Ashutosh , Chawla Udit , Chattopadhyay Subrata
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The objective of this paper was to study the past research in the field of brand hatred and propose a research agenda for the future.
 
Theoretical framework: Theories and research on brand hatred been studied. Duplex theory of hate, brand hate as multidimensional construct, determinants of brand hate, self-congruity theory been studied. Brand hatred due to negative past experience, self-image been studied and there is much to investigate and learn.
 
Design/methodology/approach: Literature review is the foundation of research development and extending depth of knowledge Webster and Watson (2002).We began by looking for research articles that contribute critical knowledge and concepts in brand hatred.  We have focused on what, where, why, and How to have a better review (Callahan, 2014).
 
Findings:  Brand managers must be proactive to reduce the brand hatred and retain the customer. Brand hatred happens due to several reasons and brands may lose customers and its business if it does not take action against brand hatred. Future research should be done into how to convert brand hatred into brand love.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest a future research agenda and highlight the areas and points that should be taken care for the mitigation of the brand hatred.
 
Originality/value: The results indicate that the brand hatred phenomenon is very critical for brands. Academicians are showing interest in brand hatred research and number of publication works are increasing in field of brand hatred.
The Relationship Between Savings and Investment: Evidence From Jordan
Authors: Alzghoul Amro , Al_kasasbeh Omar , Alsheikh Ghaith , Yamin Ismail
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between savings and investment in the Jordanian economy during the period (1980-2020).

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was done using Augmented Dicky Fuller and Phillips-Perron unit root tests, and Lumsdaine and Papell unit root tests with structural breaks to determine if the time-series variables are stable or not. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds test method was used in this study to test long-run relationship between savings and investment

 

Findings: The findings of the Bounds test suggest a term savings-investment relationship. This outcome is consistent with a number of recent research reviewed in the literature that have shown that saving and investment are co-integrated in the long term.

 

Practical implications: keeping a sustainable supply of savings should be a top policy goal for economic stability, which can assist policymakers and institutions in selecting their future actions.
The Real Effects of Fintech on the Global Financial System
Authors: Al_Kasasbeh Omar , Khasawneh Ohoud , Alzghoul Amro
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Financial technology (FinTech) entails radical changes for every facet of financial services, and has increasing significance for the global economy. The purpose of this paper is to present a birds’ eye view of salient effects of Fintech on the global financial system.

 

Design/methodology/approach: A literature review approach is adopted, with analysis revealing that the absence of institutional support for new financial technologies is the most significant reason for the destabilization of the financial industry, and the formation of financial bubbles in various market segments. The current implications and future directions are explored based on theoretical and empirical analyses.

 

Findings: This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge by summarising current practices, providing new insights, and monitoring emerging trends in financial technologies, as well as shedding light on a variety of topics of interest to policymakers and academics by proposing future research topics.

 

Practical implications: This study emphasises the current status of research in the field of financial technology, which can assist policymakers and institutions in selecting their future actions.

 

Originality/value: Very few studies have conducted an exhaustive literature assessment on Fintech and its impacts on the global financial system.
The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage: The Moderating Role of Big Data Analytics
Authors: Baqleh Lubna Atallah , Alateeq Manal Mohammad
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The current study aims to investigate the moderating role of Big Data Analytics (BDA) on the relationship between supply chain management practices (SCMPs) and the competitive advantage (CA) in the Jordanian manufacturing firms.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  Quantitative method was used to collect data from 156 Jordanian manufacturing companies. And hierarchical linear multiple regression using SPSS technique was used to test the study hypotheses.
 
Findings: The results show significant positive impact of SCMPs on CA. Specifically, a significant positive impact is found between information quality (IQ), and information sharing (ISh) on CA. However, strategic supplier partnership (SSP), and customer relationship management (CRM) had no impact on CA. However, the study found that BDA does not enhance the impact of SCMPs on CA.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: This study provides an inventory of knowledge about the reality of BDA and its moderating role on the relationship between SCMPs and CA, which contributes to enriching the library in overall and Jordanian in specific in this subject.
 
Originality/value: This paper is one of the first papers in the Jordanian context to address the moderating effect of BDA between SCMPs and CA.
The Ascendency of the Paradigm Shift from Organizational Change Management to Change Agility
Authors: Majnoor Nisbath , Vinayagam K.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Change can be bewildering, alarming, exhausting and risky but at the same time efficacious, productive, beneficial, and salutary. In the current, ever evolving work dynamics, change is the only constant. So, managing change is very important when it comes to any organisation. It is an inevitable process for both individuals and organizations. The main purpose of this study is to understand and analyze the impact of organizational agility in change management process for a successful transition.
 
Theoretical Framework: To keep pace with the demands of ever-changing technology, competition, and other socio-economic factors, it has become very important for organizations to act with agility when a change occurs. Moreover because of the current competitive trends, the main shift can be seen towards the agile paradigm. In our current expeditious work environment, it has become difficult to adopt and function with an existing change model with many steps.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: Secondary data analysis method is used, which involves a thorough exploratory search of existing data available at varied sources.  For the review and evaluation, content analysis was carried out for 115 manuscripts to exclude the irrelevant ones. But after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria 62 papers were selected and analysed, considering time frame, objectives, and related information.
 
Findings: Organizational agility helps in undertaking change in a faster way as it equips employees with required knowledge and skills to efficaciously navigate change, adapting them to thrive in rapid changing environment. Organizational change agility is the unification of organizational operations, attributes and employees using advanced technology.
 
Research, Practical and Social Implications: The study identifies the importance of agility in change management for a successful transition in any organizations. Though change management is a well-studied subject, the success rate of any change process remains low. Incorporating agility can help in overcoming many crucial problems faced by organizations due to its flexibility, transparency, speed, and proper training.
 
Originality / Value: This study is an inventive attempt to enhance the management practices in relation to change management of organizations, by incorporating agility factor. The findings may help and encourage organizations to consider these agility components and variables while adopting any transformation model for a successful change.
The Structure of Management Information System and its Impact on the Management of the Corona Crisis in Jordanian Universities
Authors: Al-Zubi Khalid Nasser
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to identify the impact of structuring management information systems in managing the Corona crisis in Jordanian universities.
 
Theoretical Framework: This paper discusses the impact of structuring management information systems in Jordanian universities in managing the Corona crisis. In addition, how has the organizational and administrative structure of Jordanian universities impacted the management of the Corona crisis? and the role of technical structuring in Jordanian university crisis management?
 
Design/methodology/approach: The population of this study include all public and private Jordanian universities, and the sample consisted of (384) respondents from the deans of academic faculties, heads of departments, and members of the teaching staff in these universities, this paper considered one of the field research in which the researcher followed the descriptive analytical method,  The data were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences  program, and the hypotheses were tested using arithmetic means, standard deviation, and multiple and simple linear regression analysis.
 
Findings: The results showed a statistically significant effect of the elements of the structuring of management information systems (organizational, administrative and technical structuring) in managing the Corona crisis in Jordanian universities, and it was found that the universities responded immediately to contain the Corona crisis by the way of distributing tasks in a short period when it occurs, and as periodic meetings were held to prepare to deal with the Corona crisis.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The structuring of management information systems plays a major role in the growth and development of the global economy. Therefore, management information systems and its various tools have become the mainstay and technical base for advancement in the field of e-business, telecommunications, e-commerce, and e-government.
 
 
Originality/value: This study sheds light on the degree to which Jordanian private universities (student community) keep up with contemporary administrative systems, concepts, and models, in particular with regard to the impact of structuring management information systems in managing the Corona crisis in Jordanian private universities, which are regarded as one of the interdisciplinary research centers in the world.
Detecting Sticky Costs in Iraqi Industrial Companies an Empirical Study of a Sample of Iraqi Companies Registered on Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Al-Kanani Majeed Musa , Ali Jaber H. , Mashkoor Imad A. S. AL
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This research aims to reveal the sticky costs in Iraqi joint stock companies.
 
Theoretical framework: Sticky costs refer to the costs that increase with the increase in revenues by a greater amount than their decrease in exchange for a similar decrease in revenues. To manage cost, it is important to understand and know the behavior of cost.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This research uses inductive and descriptive analytical methods that is commonly used in applied and field studies on accounting and management issues, as well as in literature and empirical studies to verify research proposals. This study adopted multiple logarithmic linear regression analysis estimated by ordinary least squares (OLS) to examine asymmetrical behavior of selling costs, general and administrative costs, and costs of goods sold individually and collectively (total costs) for a sample (101) of published lists of Iraqi joint stock companies registered in Iraqi Stock Exchange for the period 2010-2019.
 
Findings: The results showed that sticky behavior of selling and general and administrative costs and their components is a common phenomenon in cost behavior of Iraqi joint stock companies during the study period, while costs of goods sold, and total costs are not. The latter may have been showing anti-sticky behavior.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: Our work contrasts the conventional model of cost behaviour, in which costs move proportionately with changes in activity, with an alternative model, in which sticky costs emerge. This is because managers consciously shift the resources devoted to activities.
 
Originality/value: The sticky cost research that has been done in relation to the initial sticky cost research, particularly in industrialised nations like the UAS, Uk, and Canada, is the main emphasis of this study. Future research will take into account how sticky research is developing in any other nations, which could expand our understanding of sticky cost research as a whole.
The Risks of Financial Derivatives and Alternatives from the Viewpoint of Islamic Economics
Authors: Al Houl Mohyi Aldin Abu , Alqudah Mohammad Toma Suleiman , Almomani Mohammed Abd-Alkarim , Eid Qasim Mousa Abu
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to introduce financial derivatives and their tools and the risks they cause, with an indication of their relationship to financial crises, which contributes to drawing the broad outlines of the Islamic alternative and determines the reality of the failure of the global financial system in managing risks through traditional financial derivatives.
 
Theoretical framework: Introduce financial derivatives and their tools and the risks they cause, with an indication of their relationship to financial crises, and alternatives from the point of view of Islamic economics.
 
Methodology: The study was based on a qualitative research method, as it collected information from books, reports, magazines, newspapers, and websites.
 
Findings: The financial derivatives increased risks and led us into crises. while Islamic Sharia provides an alternative to risk management, which focuses on avoiding fake sales and creating ethical and clean financial markets.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: Financial markets, financial derivatives markets, financial institutions, banks, and insurance companies are considered. And small customers, the most important beneficiaries of these ideas.
 
Originality/value: This research is the original work of the authors and differs from other previous studies in that it proves the existence of a disciplined Islamic alternative within the foundations and standards of Islamic economics and shows its feasibility for successful practical application, particularly in the face of financial crises, addressing them during their occurrence and preventing them before they occur.
Designing an Environmental Audit Program for Health Institutions to Confront the Epidemic
Authors: Mahdi Fatima Salih
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to design a COVID-19 audit program for the Iraqi Ministry of Health and its affiliated health institutions, by emphasize the significance of environmental auditing in economic units and its role in attaining sustainable development.
 
Theoretical framework:  To achieve the goals of the unit with the greatest possible percentage of economic and environmental benefits, development, and sustainable growth environmentally and socially, rather than the current situation of unplanned and undistinguished growth, the research seeks to encourage economic units to link project development with environmental protection together with one activity.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study sample included workers in the health sector in the Iraqi Ministry of Health, who numbered 200 employees during the period between 2020-2021, and the study relied on the content analysis method and the checklist to test and implement the proposed program.
 
Findings:  The study find that economic units increase their interest in environmental auditing in order to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development goals, as well as reconsider current growth measures, and that all of these changes have a significant impact on environmental quality.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  Researchers in the social, economic, and environmental fields should consider the importance of a sustainable environment by linking parameters. It is a good time to educate people about global health and a green sustainable environment.
 
Originality/value: This is the first study to examine the relationship between environmental auditing and COVID-19 at the level of Iraq in particular and the entire world.
Service Quality Towards Retail Stores on Expected and Perceived Service Quality
Authors: Mary S Sweety Regina , Sharma Sapna , Malviya Bindoo , Hamida Abdel Ghaffar Ben , Zala Divyarajsinh Mahavirsinh
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between expected service quality and perceived service quality in retail stores.
 
Theoretical framework: The study will be based on the Servqual model, which measures service quality by assessing the gap between expected and perceived service.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The research will be conducted using a survey method. A sample of customers from various retail stores will be asked to rate their expected and perceived service quality. The data will be analyzed using statistical techniques to determine the relationship between the two variables.
 
Findings: The findings of the study will show the extent to which customers' expectations are met by retail stores in terms of service quality. The results will also indicate areas where retailers need to improve in order to meet customers' expectations.
 
Research, practical and social implications: The research will provide insight into how retailers can improve their service quality to meet customers' expectations. The findings will also be useful for retailers in developing strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. The results will also have practical implications for customers in terms of their expectations and perceptions of service quality.
 
Originality/value: This research paper is of immense value as it depicts the real-life service qualities that have been provided and the perceived quality of service. The wide variety of service quality and commitment of the employees to the customers and stores are also crucial (Liebrechtet al. 2021). The real-life examples are of immense significance as customer service is the need of the hour, applicable at any part of the world. Moreover, this paper has its originality by bringing forth the effectiveness of retail customer service and management of the same.
Customer Loyalty Islamic Banks in Indonesia: Service Quality Which Mediated by Satisfaction and Customer Trust
Authors: Kadir Amiruddin , Paly Muhammad Basir , Abdullah Muhammad Wahyuddin
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality on loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction and trust. A total of 215 Islamic bank customers in the study area were sampled accidently.
 
Theoretical framework: Theoretically, this study contributes to the gaps in the literature, especially those related to the effect of SQ on Islamic banking loyalty which is mediated by satisfaction and trust simultaneously in one research title. Practically, encouraging Islamic banking management to design SQ programs that integrate the value of satisfaction and trust in the same cultural background to gain customer support and loyalty
 
Design/methodology/approach: There are four latent variables observed; service quality, satisfaction, trust, and loyalty with the number of indicators respectively six, four, three, and four. Data collection was carried out through interviews using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Smart-PLS 3.0. The validity test uses factor loading and AVE ( Average Variance Extracted ), the reliability test uses Composite reliability (CR) and Cronbach's Alpha (CA), the direct effect test uses the path analysis matrix, while the indirect effect test uses the specific indirect effects matrix.
 
Findings: The volume of research has been increasing over the past nineteen years, although there are only a few authors, institutions and reference journals contributing to the topic’s consolidation and the countries conducting the most joint research in co- authoring for the largest volume of publications, authors and impact journals.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: This study concludes that customer loyalty of Islamic banks in Indonesia can be optimized through service quality which is mediated by customer satisfaction and trust.
 
Originality/value: The results of the analysis show that the factor loading value is> 0.6 and the AVE value is> 0.5 which means that the data is valid. CR and CA values > 0.6 which means the data is reliable. The direct effect test shows that service quality, satisfaction and trust have a positive and significant effect (p-value <0.05) on loyalty. Furthermore, service quality has an indirect effect ( specific indirect effects) on customer loyalty through the mediation of satisfaction and trust.
The Applicability of the International Standard (ISO 21500:2021) Managing Projects, Programs and Portfolios at the Saladin Investment Commission (Case Study)
Authors: Dawood Fadila Salman , Ahmed Ammar Farouk
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the possibility of applying the international standard (ISO 21500:2021) in the investment commission within the governorate of Saladin on one of its projects. The project is the construction of the Yarmouk residential complex to evaluate the extent of application of the standard.
 
Theoretical framework: The reasons for the gap are due to a weakness in the application of the portfolio management item as it is not documented at that time, as well as a weakness in project management and program management. The main problem lies in knowing the extent to which the international standard (ISO 21500:  20 21) can be applied in the projects of the Saladin investment commission and through the research problem.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study used a checklist was used for the above specification items as the main tool for research with Pareto chart in addition to personal interviews with officials within the authority who have a direct relationship to the project.
 
Findings: The researcher concluded that the Yarmouk residential complex has applied the requirements of the international standard (ISO 21500: 2021) by (57.7%) and   this is acceptable according to the arithmetic mean (3.473), meaning that the gap ratio is (42.3%).
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study found that the Yarmouk residential complex has only applied the terms of the specification with a weak percentage of less than 60%. Therefore, the Saladin IC should obtain and apply the specification in future projects to ensure that they meet the requirements for obtaining the ISO certificate. Additionally, measures should be taken to improve the skills and experience of the team to ensure that the project objectives are achieved.
 
Originality/value: The study improves projects in the application of international standards (ISO 21500:20 21) for the quality of project management by directing decision makers to develop an appropriate methodology for evaluating projects in accordance with the international standard (ISO 21500:20 21) and help engineer recognize the importance of this application.
Using Altman and Sherrod Z- Score Models to Detect Financial Failure for the Banks Listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISE) Between 2009 – 2013
Authors: Hamid Guleshan Mohsin , Mohammed Gulizar Abdullah , Omar Kurdistan M. Taher , Haji Shelan Mohammed Rasheed
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The Purpose of the study was to examine the validity of the Altman Z- Score and Sherrod Z- Score models in financial failure prediction. To achieve the study's goal, references from various authors who have reviewed this topic were used.
 
Theoretical framework: The study highlights the importance of analyzing and delving into the various notions of financial failure and distress. When it comes to potential effects on the wealth of creditors, stockholders, and society as a whole, academics and researchers consider a company's distress and bankruptcy to be the most important issue to be studied. In order to maintain the goal of company survival and continuity before the disaster happens, many academics started looking for a method to identify and forecast distress and failure.
 
Design/methodology/approach: Altman Z-score and Sherrod Z- score employed a multi-discriminant model to predict the financial position of ten ISE banks between 2009 - 2013. Z- Score models from Altman and Sherrod were used to determine whether the banks listed on the ISE are exposed to failing financially. Ten banks out of the forty - six banks listed on the ISE were selected. The study only used secondary data obtained from the chosen banks' financial statements in ISE.
 
Findings: Based on Altman's Z- score model, the study examines that certain banks are particularly exposed to failure. In contrast, the Sherrod Z- Score model indicates that the chosen banks have some issues, but they are minor, and the risk of bankruptcy is low.
 
Research, scientific and social implications: By using a failure prediction model, it is possible to determine the likelihood that banks will experience financial failure in the future. Investors could use this information to guide their decision-making going forward.
 
Originality/value: The value and importance of research related to the study of financial failure prediction models in Iraqi commercial banks. The research also seeks to explain financial failure models and the extent to which investors benefit from these models.
Assessing the Prefabricated Building Factory’s Quality by Pointing out its Strengths and Weaknesses in Terms of Vision, Plan, and Evaluation
Authors: Arslan Mueyyed Akram Omar , Thiruchelvam Sivadass , Hayder Gasim
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims at the strengths and weaknesses in the application of the ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system and its impact on the competitive performance of the company, and to find out the reasons why the company did not obtain the ISO 9001: 2015 international specifications certificate, which it strives to obtain, which has a relationship with the competitive performance of the company (prefabricated building factory / Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing).
 
Theoretical framework: The lack of literature on the study at the Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing and Prefabricated Building Factory aimed to identify the strengths and weaknesses to determine the effects of applying the international standard. A related study on Asian port performance was analyzed and listed in the study based on a thematic approach.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The researchers in the company (prefabricated building factory) relied on interviews with top management, engineers in production lines, and technicians (Annex 1) by presenting questions to them (Annex 2) using the interview tool.
 
Findings: The most significant findings identified by researchers can be presented after discussing the requirements of the standard (ISO 9001:2015), vision, plan, and evaluation, and they attempt to make proposals to address cases of non-conformity diagnosed under the checklists and propose a set of recommendations related to the subject of the study.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: Research and Practical and Social Implications: This research provides the contributor with user inputs to find out the root causes of the aforementioned problem and aims to apply the remaining clauses of the International Standard Certification (ISO 9001:2015).
 
Originality/Value: To obtain the organization's international standards certificate (ISO 9001: 2015) in terms of its vision, plan, and evaluation item and to impose its application on other items of international standards, this study helps to identify the organization's strengths and weaknesses so that weaknesses can be avoided and strengths can be strengthened.
An Empirical Study to Measure the Impact of Information Technology Governance Under the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies on Financial Performance
Authors: Talab Hassnain Raghib , Flayyih Hakeem Hammood
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To determine the effect of information technology governance (ITG) under the control objectives for information and related technologies (COBIT) on financial performance is the objective of this study. Additionally, the article seeks to look into the relationships between the factors under consideration.
 
Theoretical framework: Information technology and operational processes are evaluated and ensure their compliance with the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq. Therefore, the research dealt with a conceptual framework by reviewing the literature on the importance of the COBIT framework in assessing financial performance.
 
Design/methodology/approach: To investigate the effect of information technology; we the value-added intellectual coefficient approach and a defined corporate governance index were utilized. The performance of the company was assessed using operating efficiency ratio and Economic value Added (EVA).
 
Findings: the results Show there are the high level of application of ITG in the banks listed in the Iraqi stock exchange. Also, we found the effectiveness of ITG under the COBIT framework in banking financial performance.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The findings should inform practitioners and legislative institutions of the necessity to follow strong COBIT procedures and enhance the effectiveness of IT to produce a better financial performance for firms.
 
Originality/value: the study is among the first to consider the casual connections and how COBIT policies for ITG affect financial performance in the setting of Iraq.
Implementation of Halal Product Guarantee in Indonesia’s E-Commerce
Authors: Sakti Muthia , Suwadi Pujiyono , Waluyo Bambang
Published: May 2023

Purpose:  This study aims to determine and analyse the implementation of halal product guarantees in E-Commerce in Indonesia by including halal product information to protect consumers.
 
Theoretical framework: The theories that build this study are consumers protection on e-commerce product, utilitiarisme and economic analisys of law to make efficiency.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This research Using qualitative research methods and normative juridical research will obtain results that implementing halal product guarantees in E-Commerce in Indonesia has yet to run optimally.
 
Findings: The results show that Many business actors in E-Commerce still do not include halal information on their products. In addition, the E-Commerce platform has not yet implemented the halal product search feature.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  Many business actors in E-Commerce still need to include halal information on their products. In addition, the E-Commerce platform still needs to implement the halal product search feature.
 
Originality/value: The value of the study is focus on consumer protection by implementing halal product guarantees in Indonesia on e-commerce product.
Risk Premium, Interest Rate, Inflation and FDI in the Time of Coronavirus: a Case Study of Mena Countries
Authors: Al-Shakrchy Eatessam , Makttoof Hanadi Seqar , Alnassar Walaa Ismael
Published: May 2023

Purpose:  the purpose of study is estimate the Risk premium, Interest rate, Inflation and FDI in the through of Coronavirus in the MENA countries.
 
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework included the study of the main variables, which are risk premium, interest rate, inflation, and foreign direct investment during the Corona virus pandemic.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  Concentrating on “COVID-19”, as an effective factor on the Foreign direct investment (FDI), I employ data of “MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa)” countries from 2000 to 2021 to investigate the impact of COVID-19, financial and macroeconomic indicators on FDI relying on the analytic research approach of Static panel data regression, including Pooled OLS, Fixed effect (FE), and Random effect (RE) using STATA software as the statistical evaluation tool.
 
Findings: The outcome, as expected, reveals the significant negative impact of “inflation”, real interest rate” and “COVID-19”, and positive impact of “exchange rate”, and “GDP per capita” on “FDI” in MENA economies.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  This suggests that supporting and handling pandemic situations and improving financial measures by government may lead to higher rate of foreign investment particularly FDI.
 
Originality/value: The findings of this analysis will be valuable for the “policymakers” to prepare suitable strategies in promoting foreign investment in economies.
What Drives the User’s Continuous Usage Intention of OTT Video Platforms? Identifying the Role of Cognitive Absorption and Perceived Usefulness With the Impact of OTT Content on it
Authors: Gupta Shanu , Tomar Ranu
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to understand the user’s holistic experiences and beliefs about using OTT video platforms. The study adopts the concept of Cognitive Absorption with the impact of OTT content on it to test the user’s perceived usefulness and continuous usage intention of OTT platforms.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study utilizes cognitive absorption theory along with all its five dimensions in a two-stage hybrid model and tests its overall validity and reliability using partial least square-structural equation modeling.
 
Design/ Method/ Approach: The study employs a primary data collection methodology in which a survey has been carried out on the respondents who are already active users of OTT platforms.  Data has been collected through questionnaires from the young IT professionals working at Noida (NCR).
 
Findings: The results of the study confirmed that the user’s continuous usage intention of OTT platforms is strongly influenced by cognitive absorption and perceived usefulness with the impact of content on it.
 
Research Practical and Social Implications: The study adds significant knowledge to the academic world for utilizing cognitive absorption in the field of OTT. The findings enhance our understanding that Content is one of the most successful attributes of OTT video streaming technology in determining the user’s continuous intention. It provides valuable feedback to the OTT content creators to focus more on the user’s needs and expectations of the content.
 
Originality/ Value: The proposed research model is the first-ever attempt to examine the impact of Cognitive Absorption affecting the user’s perceived usefulness and continuous intention to adopt OTT.
Community-Based Corporate Social Responsibility: a Series of Confirmatory Factor Analyses
Authors: Zaki Tuan Sharifah Azura Binti Tuan , Abdullah Nor Hafizah , Ahmad Muhamad Fazil , Hassan Isyaku
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), this study sought to develop and evaluate a new model of CSR activities from a community perspective.
 
Theoretical Framework: The levels of CSR activities are evaluated by the four dimensions summarized by Carroll (1991): ETH (Ethical dimension), PHil (Philanthropic dimension), Eco (Economic dimension), and Law (Legal dimension). Items in every dimension were validated using CFA. The ethical, philanthropic, economic, and legal frameworks also provided evidence of validity and reliability.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a cross-sectional survey method in which structured questionnaires were used to gather data from a randomly selected sample of 317 residents from three selected villages in the State of Malacca, Malaysia. The statistical analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
 
Findings: The CSR model approaches were validated and demonstrated to be effective. Four constructs' results demonstrated the validity and reliability of the measurement methodology for CSR practice components. The results showed that the fitness index is satisfactory. Additionally, all correlations were found to be less than 0.85, suggesting that the construct correlations are satisfied. Thus, the model is proven to be valid.
 
Research, Practical &  Social Implications: This research provides valuable information concerning community-based CSR practices that could supplement organizations’ efforts toward offering positive social contributions. This research could also help organizations to adopt a more creative approach to profit maximization.
 
Originality/value: This research developed a new model for community-based CSR. This new perspective can offer insights into the development of CSR in the Malaysian context.
Digital Economy in a Global Context: World Experience
Authors: Shevchenko Iryna , Lysak Oksana , Zalievska-Shyshak Anna , Mazur Iryna , Korotun Mykola , Nestor Vitalii
Published: May 2023

Purpose:  The purpose of the academic paper is to highlight the principal directions and trends of the world experience in developing the economic sphere’s digital component.
 
Theoretical framework:  The processes related to digitalizing all branches of the world economy are irreversible components of the evolutionary development of the modern global economy. In current realities, the overriding priority in the economic sphere is the development of innovations and digital technologies using all their advantages regarding expanding the information component of enterprises’ activities, creating information assets, minimizing risks, the possibility of remote cooperation and the reduction of transaction costs, the ability to quickly respond to existing security, competitive, and other types of challenges.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  System-structural, comparative, logical-linguistic methods, analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction in the processing scientific information, abstraction, and idealization for studying and processing of statistical and analytical data were used during the research.
 
Findings:  Based on the research results, the concepts and components of the digitalization of the economic sphere, the main prerequisites, patterns and directions of developing digital economy in recent years were studied from the perspective of evaluating the global experience of this process.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  The theoretical part of the research substantiates the relevance, concepts, components and main stages of developing the digital economy in the global context. The practical part of the research includes the features of distributing countries that are best prepared for the new digital economy according to the NRI rating based on the results of 2020, as well as by groups that are separate components of this index, namely, by the level of technology development, human capital, management level and degree impact on the world economic arena.
 
Originality/value:   According to the analysis of the scientific literature on the research topic, in order to achieve success in the field of digital transformation of modern business, it is necessary to purposefully build its work, relying on the latest achievements of the digital environment and using all the possibilities of the digital infrastructure.
Exploring Identifiers in the Luxury Consumer Segment – an Indian Perspective
Authors: Devanathan Sangeeta
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Conceptualize the identifiers of segments emerging on the bases of a) Income and Wealth, b) Socio-Cultural and c) Behavioural aspects by diving deep into academic literature, market and industry reports and new articles – all examined through the unique lens of the Indian context.
 
Theoretical Framework: This conceptual paper draws from theories on value drivers of luxury ( ) and synthesizes it with classical consumer market segmentation theory ( ).
 
Design Methodology and Approach: This is conceptual paper created by the integration of literatures and available secondary data to propose integrated frameworks.
 
Research, Practical and Social Implications: The research implication for this paper stems from the fact that the conceptual models proposed pave the way for empirical verification. The research also provides practitioners and luxury marketers with insights that may be referred to while designing marketing programs in this market.
 
Originality Value: The paper synthesizes and integrates existing luxury literature, secondary data on Indian luxury markets and classical segmentation theory to add value to analysing luxury segments in the unique cultural context of India