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The perceived impact of employee turnover and its outcome on the efficiency of the organizational performance
Authors: Al Amri Hanan Suleiman Salim , Pandey Jitendra 
Published: September 2020

The problem of employee turnover is very important in any organization. The impact of displacing an employee differ based on many factors, including the hardness of the position. To study the impact, we prepare a questionnaire and distribute it online with people working in Oman. However, there is not many studies highlighted the employee turnover. Employee turnover is a measurement of numbers of employee who left their works or organization and there are two types of employee turnover, voluntary and involuntary.

Therefore, the aim of this research is to examine the problem and understand it, which consists of three elements: analyze the cause, determine the impact of employee’s performance, and provide solutions and recommendation based on findings. This research focuses on the impact of staff turnover on organizational effectiveness and employee performance within Oman. High staff turnover rate may jeopardize efforts to attain organizational objectives. In addition, when an organization loses a critical employee, there is negative impact on innovation, consistency in providing service to guests may be jeopardized and major delays in the delivery of services to customers may occur. The research design used in this study was the quantitative approach, which allowed the researcher to use structured questionnaires when collecting data.

A pilot study was conducted to test the questionnaire. The survey method was used in this study because the target population only composed of 100 employees. A high response rate of 88% was obtained using the personal method of data collection, questionnaire was structured in a 5-point Likert scale format. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 15 for Windows was used for statistical analysis of the main responses. The study finding suggests that salary is the primary cause of staff turnover in the Department of Home Affairs. The findings highlighted that high staff turnover increases workload to the present employees in the department. The study finding also showed that staff turnover causes reduction in effective service delivery to the customers and reflects poorly on the image of the Department. Other findings suggested that unhealthy working relationship may also be the cause of staff turnover in the department. The recommendations highlighted that top management should pay a marketable salary to employees and the employees must be rewarded if they have achieved their goals. Top management should also develop opportunities for career advancement in the department. Top management should involve employees when they make key decisions that will affect them in the organization. The study concludes with direction for future research.
Impact of “e-Commerce Business and boom of online market” on Retailers in Oman
Authors: Al-Abri Anwaar , Pandey Jitendra 
Published: September 2020

The Internet plays an important role in our daily life. We use the internet daily almost for every single work. Before e-commerce buying and selling were done without the internet physically in the markets but after the arrival of e-commerce in Oman, our life has become more convenient because of its number of advantages. Online shopping is a part of e-commerce which is done mostly by the users due to e-commerce websites in Oman which allows us to buy and sell the products according to our choice at affordable prices. An E-commerce website has a lot of impacts on different markets and retailers. In this paper, we will discuss about the different markets and retailers and impacts of e-commerce on them. Electronic commerce is a type of business and can say it is a commercial transaction, It covers many different types of businesses, from consumer based sites, to exchange trading of business and services between corporations. There is much company providing e-commerce services such as eBay, Alibaba express, Shop Site, etc (Khurana . A, 2019). This research talks about Amazon.com Company which is an E-Commerce Company for online shopping based in Seattle, it is one of the biggest companies in Seattle, to sell products online. Jeff Bezos founder of the Amazon Company In 1994, The beginning of Amazon was as an online library and then other elements were added like DVDs, video games, electronics, music, and clothing. Just five years after the start of the Amazon, the company got a great success in generalizing online shopping. Amazon service 137 customers a week, Amazon users are 5x more than e bays, and the user average brings about 189 $. Also, it has more than 117000 employees around the word. Amazon is interested in providing more easily and batters services that attract more customers. Amazon is the titan of e-commerce payment, data storage, hardware and media, amazon it intervenes in many industries and it is a site of online customer and trader for sale and purchase, the membership in amazon from the united state around 85 million subscribers. The best encapsulation is flywheel of amazon deal ambition that to be customer-obsessed and to overcome the modern e-commercial world, that ambition was clear from early on which keeps Amazon company develop their system and add some tools with the new process through the online system.
Finally, the information system improve the management of Amazon business, decrease the errors either on order details or deliver order, provide a quality work make the order easy and faster low the costs, attract customers, accuracy in registration and record the information and increase the financial income (Kenneth C. Landon, Jane P. Laudon , 2011).
Drivers of adopting Circular Economy in Oman built environment
Authors: Alhosni Ibtisam Sulaiman , Amoudi Omar 
Published: September 2020

Circular Economy is a sustainable transition from the current linear thinking to a circular approach. The construction industry is criticized as the first responsible of waste generation and resources consumption, thus, it will be the sector which has potential of adopting the Circular economy approach. Oman construction industry is not an exception, it also negatively suffers from high waste and therefore adopting CE approach will be crucial to enhance the industry reputation and sustainability aspects. According to previous research, the critical challenges facing the adoption of circular economy concept in Oman built environment were introduced firstly with absence of clear vision and legislation supporting CE, as well as, lack of government funding of research, innovation, and investment as governmental barriers, followed by a technical barrier which is absence of qualified professionals in CE in construction industry.
The aim of this study is to explore the drivers supporting the adoption CE in Oman Built Environment. An exploratory study was conducted to explore the main drivers of CE in Oman built environment through 10 interviews of the built environment professionals and 80 questionnaire survey responses of built environment stakeholders. The results revealed that the key findings of the critical drivers of adopting CE in Oman built environment are: governmental responsibility through establishment of a clear vision and regulations of CE, upgrade public awareness, being a role model of CE implementation, as well as, establishing of supportive infrastructure for recovery process through collaboration with the private sector.
Finally, gaining momentum in CE in Oman built environment shall be initiated by governmental effort to benefit economically, socially and environmentally.
Attendance Tracking using RFID and IoT
Authors: Al Tarshia Ahoud Rashid Khalfan , Al Sadia Nouf Salem Issa , Vimbia Viswan 
Published: September 2020

Technologies played an important role in developing the way of living life in terms of making it more easer and flexible than the past. One of the technologies in prominence is RFID which stands for “Radio-Frequency Identification”. RFID uses electromagnetic fields to transfer data that can automate identity and track using tags. This technology has been widely used in IT Asset Tracking, Logistics, Real Time Location Systems, Library systems and many more including Attendance Management in schools and colleges. Internet of Things (IoT) is considered as a technology that monitors the status of physical objects, capture meaningful data and communicate them through internet to software applications. The advancement in 4G and 5G technologies have accelerated the use of IoT and for instance with RFID wearable devices in collecting data wirelessly and sending them to software applications for better decision making. This project proposes a smart Attendance Tracking system using RFID and IoT for tracking attendance of students in classrooms. The project proposes to eradicate the time consuming, insecure and inefficient way of attendance tracking by calling names or signing on paper. A common way of attendance tracking with RFID is with the biometric system. However, this project proposes a protype using RFID and IoT with cloud-based applications that reduces IT support, decreases costs and builds intelligence to RFID tags. The prototype experiments with Ultra High Frequency RFID cards in association with Arduino Raspberry Pi microcontrollers and Microsoft Azure for cloud-based app and data storage. The software recognizes the student through the information on the UHF RFID smart card for recording attendance. Besides sending SMS or email to stakeholders confirming their presence in the class the prototype also uses built-in intelligence that informs about class timings, venue and cautioning late arrivals. The data obtained wirelessly from RFID cards can be analysed and provide the organization with information related measuring attendance at sessions, demographic visibility, engagement metrics, duration spent in seminars or events and understand interests and preferences. The project accentuates the role of RFID and IoT in enhancing the smart attendance system.
Green Building – Energy Conservation using IoT
Authors: Al Abriaa Hind Mohammed Abdullah , Vimbia Viswan 
Published: September 2020

Energy resources are the main generator of electricity and works based on its natural condition and circumstances, namely - renewable, fossils and nuclear energy. Wind, wave, tidal and solar are examples of renewable energy resource and coal, oil and natural gas are instances of fossil energy resource. Energy conservation plays a significant role to reduce demand, develop and use renewable energy sources, protect and replenish supplies and reduce climate changes. In a study done by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 2013, a masterplan for energy conservation in the power sector was created for the Sultanate of Oman. The masterplan aims at bringing power efficiency on the demand side and conserving electric power by the year 2023 and thereby institutionalize and promote an Energy Efficiency & Conservation policy (EE & C). The EE & C policy have led to the rise of ‘green’ building projects in Oman which works to reduce and prevent negative impacts on natural environment and conserve energy. Advertently the Oman Green Building Council (OGBC) was established in 2012 which aims at promoting green building concepts and ensure sustainable development. Sustainable energy is meeting requirements of the present generation without wastage and the ability of future generations to meet their own requirements. This project chooses an office room in the college as a sample and attempts to make it ‘green’. We use renewable energy like solar, pollution and waste reduction measures, and enabling recycling and re-use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable and adapts to a changing environment. The project will use IoT devices like sensors and boards with microcontrollers (Raspberry PI) to achieve sustainability and ‘green’. An app will show real time use of electrical components like light, air conditioner and fan and controls the usage of these components to maximize the percentage of sustainability and energy efficiency. The results of the app like real time measurement of energy consumptions accruing to a days’ usage are useful in further data analysis. This project will help to implement the system in the entire organization and adding an impetus to the global energy efficiency and conservation struggle.
Smart solution to detect/prevent bridge accident
Authors: Al Shaibani Yousuf Yaqoob , Al Harthy Khoula 
Published: September 2020

Due to increasing and expansion of logistics in Sultanate of Oman, transportation becomes one of main support for logistics in country. The height vehicles accidents become a serious issue that have huge impact on infrastructure and human lives. As the number of long vehicles increasing the over height accidents become more and more. The aim of this project is to propose a smart-solution to minimize the accidents/collision of vehicles over height that crosses the bridges and intersections in Oman. The vehicle driver can be notified by smart solution about his vehicle status. The system is proposing smart alarming solution to minimizing number of accidents and its effect. Also, by using smart system it will be easy to investigate current method to detect the accident and evaluate the proposed solution.

The design of the system is to IoT to build complete system can detect the vehicle height and warn the driver before reach the bridge. Passive infrared sensor, IR sensor will detect the height and motion of vehicles before cross the bridge or intersection. And will send a mail or SMS to the cloud to inform the relative authorities. An Arduino is used to program and control the system. On the other hand, CCTV is taking place in system by recording and capture plate number of over height vehicles. The data gathered from the system are stored and backup kept in server whenever required. Different types of methodologies have been chosen and applied in the system are Modified waterfall, Agile, and waterfall methodology. Modified water fall methodology selected as it has different strategies that will assist in managing the challenges in case they come up and maximizing the utilization of resources and time. The system is help full to reduce the over height accidents and it will be effective for ROP and Ministry of transportation and communication for study purpose and data gathering.
The strategies used by SMEs to survive during economic crisis in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Syed Riyadul Mahi  , Jalila Khalaf Nasser Awlad Thani  
Published: September 2020

It is said that 97% of the economy of the earth comes from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Most manpower employed worldwide are by SMEs. SMEs in general, play a very crucial role for the development of a country. In developed nations, SMEs contribute to 60% of the country’s economy while SMEs in Oman contribute only 15%. Oman is classed as a developing country hence the SME scene is still raw. Depreciation in the price of crude oil put a lot of pressure in Oman’s economy for the last couple of years since oil revenue accounts for about 60% of the country’s earnings. During the times of economic crisis, the SME section are the ones who are affected the most. They pass through a gloomy phase that create a negative impact on their business returns. This study delved into various approaches taken by SMEs to survive the economic crisis which is stunting the growth of the country. A qualitative research was conducted among several SMEs in Oman. In-person interviews were administered, and questionnaires were handed out to the SME owners. The results showed that the SME owners had to conduct major layoffs. Using only the core workforce was one of the major strategies utilized by the SMEs. The owners didn’t expand their businesses, rather focused on expanding their products and services to reach a larger target audience. Discounts, offers, extensive external and social media marketing were also critical means of survival. Most of the SMEs are optimistic and are receiving a lot of assistance from the Public Authority for SME Development (Riyada) of Oman to ensure their survival
Green Economy and Sustainable Development in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al Siyabi Ahlam Salim , AHakro Ahmad Nawaz 
Published: September 2020

Green economy is considered to be the emerging economy of the twenty-first century, as the world is changing its development path from unjust development to environmentally sensitive green development. Making the economy environmentally sustainable is no longer an option but an urgent necessity to achieve a balanced vision between social justice and environmental future. This work highlights the statues of the environment in Oman and the efforts to overcome the difficulties that prevent the transition to a green economy. This will encourage people to consider innovation and think about the values that will be gained from the transformation of the economy. Due to increased greenhouse gas emissions from industries based on non-renewable sources of energy, harmful carbon effects and scarce resources will increase in the near future. It is necessary to know the extent to which the Omani economy is green and the extent of its growth policies corresponding’s to the transformation of the economy. It is equally important to analyze which mechanisms the government will adopt to reduce carbon emissions and global warming. This paper will explain the relationship between Green economy and Sustainable development in Oman and to what extant Oman is green. The objectives are to establish the relationship between green economy and sustainable development in the Omani context, to assess and measure the role of the green economy in achieving goals of sustainable benefits for the local economy. Also, it is important to inform the public about the importance of using green economy for the next generations and encouraging individuals to contribute to environmental protection on daily life routine, and to achieving a balanced vision between social justice and environmental future. The methodology considers the three types of indicators: Economic indicators, Environmental indicators related to economic activity, and Aggregate indicators on the path of progress and social welfare. In addition to primary and secondary data. The main outcome of this research is that the Sultanate is not green growing, as it is still highly dependent on non-renewable resources, therefore Oman should set a stronger lows on this issue.
The effect of shaft diameter on the surface quality in turning machine for different sets of cutting parameter
Authors: Al-Mahrouqi Saif Abdullah , Suhail Adeel H. 
Published: September 2020

In the manufacturing industry, machining is the process which has been used widely within the industry for carrying out various operations. By putting the materials together, mechanical parts can be formed with the help of raw materials change and these mechanical parts used in the formation of heavy and small machineries for the personal used and for the industrial use as well.
Most of the metals are being manufactured with the help of machining. In the process of turning, the cutting parameters gained the opportunity to increase productivity. However, there also exists a consequence regarding the quality and deterioration risk and the life of the tool which need to be controlled to achieve greater efficiencies.
The selection of parameters is based on the materials used in workpiece, tools, and other stuff. Additionally, the size of the tool matters as well, therefore it should also be selected carefully by keeping in mind the need of the machine and capability of the users regarding managing that machine. Many factors could affect the machining performance and during turning process, workpiece diameter could be one of these factors which affect the surface quality. The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of shaft diameter on the surface quality in Lathe turning machine. Taguchi method and Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA) were used for data analysis and to optimize the cutting parameters with several experimental runs well designed. The result shows the shaft diameter effect quality of workpiece surface and the researchers should take into account this effect during their study and compare it with other researcher results.
Smart Monitoring System for Home Energy Consumption (SMEC)
Authors: Khabbush Yusuf Ibrahim , Abdulsalam Ahmed , Al-Makhzumi Mazen , AbdulWahhab Rasha Sh. 
Published: September 2020

The issue of environmental protection and related issues has become a major concern for many people. Despite this concern, electricity consumption continues to pose several environmental pollutions. Electricity consumption leads to the need for natural gas, which in turn leads to many devastating consequences for the environment. Electricity, in itself, does not necessarily pose environmental damage, but on the contrary, it offers many benefits, such as lighting and the operation of many devices; but the problem with power consumption is the gas needed to produce it, which can be damaging to the environment. Indeed, natural gas is currently the most important sources of energy used to produce electricity, which is, create an enormous amount of carbon dioxide, which the environment cannot tolerate. Regardless of the method used to generate electricity, environmental issues related to the use of electricity will help to ensure that the method used is best suited to the environment as a whole. The best way to reduce environmental problems from electricity consumption is to minimize this use. In this research, we will try to solve this problem by developing a new application titled Smart Monitoring System for Energy Consumption (SMEC). SMEC will provide a management of power‘s consumption within the building anywhere and anytime in which users can see how much of electricity they use while power’s consumption report would be provided automatically. The main advantages of SMEC is to avoid some problems like decrease consumption of electricity, help to detect abnormal use and controlling unneeded devices, save effort and time for monitoring and reading the amount of uses and finally such a new application will be more reliable and good for employee to check meter’s reading online. All this will be displayed in a friendly interface, which will have graphs and text to make the use of such application more efficient and simple to use. SMEC application will be developed using different languages such as C++, Java script, PHP, html and MySQL. Moreover, the proposed energy detection device uses Arduino UNO with some sensors such as ACS712, electric meter, GPS, LED and Wi-Fi adapter. The information is received by reading the power meter consumption and then handled through the Arduino device to perform the objectives of the research. By reading electricity’s consumption online, SMEC can analyze collected data that will help to make better decisions using Internet of Things.