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To assist managers in applying a set of intuitively appealing actions that can be helpful in conflict resolution.

Utilizing a mindful strategy of listening, empathizing, visualizing, considering effects, and liaising with involved parties toward resolving conflicts in a mutually considerate way.

Leveling with colleagues, especially when in a supervisory position, will demonstrate respect for individual perspectives, and the will to reflect on both sides of a situation before coming to a decision.

Applying LEVEL may take more time than jumping to quick conclusions, but it will enhance employees’ reverence for their leader, as they find that decisions are well-considered, and respectfully communicated.

An intuitively sound way of leading mindfully and respectfully in increasingly complex work environments.

This article aims to illuminate the gendered organisational structure of higher education in Jordan by collecting and analysing a national-level snapshot of the current distribution of women and men in leadership positions and academic ranks across Jordanian universities to pinpoint inequalities in specific levels and fields.

Grounded in gendered organisational theory, this study presents a snapshot of the gender composition of 10 public and 14 private universities in Jordan. The snapshot, collected in September 2022 from these universities’ websites, examines counts of male and female administrative leaders as well as academic staff across all ranks for all faculties in both STEM and liberal arts fields.

The distribution of women and men in leadership positions in universities across Jordan is highly unequal, with men outnumbering women in the uppermost positions by nearly 10:1. This gap decreases as the rank of positions decreases, indicative of a highly gendered organisational structure, with only three to four fields approaching gender parity.

This paper offers a comprehensive and detailed quantitative foundation for researchers to investigate the underlying social, cultural, legal, political and economic factors perpetuating gender inequality in academia in Jordan and in comparative studies.

This study is relevant for targeting policies for advancing sustainable development goals, specifically 5.5, which aim at women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making.

This study provides the most detailed and extensive macro-level analysis of the gender composition of universities in Jordan.

This study’s purpose was to explore the motives behind the purchase of Western imported food products from three metropolitan cities in Pakistan. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) enriches our understanding of consumption. This study expands the TPB framework by integrating religiosity, country of origin, quality consciousness and halal certification as critical factors that shape consumers’ buying decisions in a Muslim-majority country.

This qualitative analysis comprises three metropolitan cities: Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 45 participants, and a purposive sampling technique was used. The data was collected specifically from housewives, university students and professionals and analyzed using thematic content analysis to explore the themes, followed by sentiment analysis to gauge and capture the emotional tone of the respondents.

The results unveiled not only significant regional variations but also a few surprising similarities. The participants’ keen interest in product packaging, attributes, labeling, country of origin and influence of reference groups for their purchase decision was a common thread. The element of religiosity, a significant factor in a Muslim-majority country, was also evident within a cross-city variation, adding an intriguing layer to the findings.

This study is a pioneering effort that offers Western exporters a unique perspective on the Asian consumer market. The insights it provides are not just useful, but they also confirms the originality of this research. By offering a comprehensive view of Muslim consumers’ preferences when choosing Western imported food products, this paper stands out for its originality. The diverse consumer perception from a Muslim-majority state signifies the unique contribution of this study and the theoretical and practical implications it holds for marketers and researchers.