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Publication date: 23 February 2024

Likun Ni, Sayed Fayaz Ahmad, Ghadeer Alsanie, Na Lan, Muhammad Irshad, Rima H. Bin Saeed, Ahmad Bani Ahmad and Yasser Khan

This study aims to find out the role of green curriculum (GC) in making a green generation (GG) and ensuring sustainability. The study considers the green curriculum a key factor…

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Purpose

This study aims to find out the role of green curriculum (GC) in making a green generation (GG) and ensuring sustainability. The study considers the green curriculum a key factor for understanding environmental values orientation (EVO) and adopting pro-environmental behaviors (Pr-EnB) for social, economic, human and environmental sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is quantitative and cross-sectional. Partial least square-structural equation modeling was used to test the research model and data which was collected through a questionnaire survey from university faculty and students in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and China.

Findings

The findings show that the GC has significant positive effects on EVO and pro-environmental behavior. However, it has no significant effect on social sustainability. There is a positive significant effect of pro-environmental behavior on economic, environmental, human and social sustainability. Whereas, environmental orientation has no significant effect on economic sustainability but significantly influences environmental, human and social sustainability. GC has no significant effect on economic, environmental and human sustainability. However, when considering the combined effects of GC and environmental values orientation or pro-environmental behavior, significant positive effects were found on economic, environmental, human and social sustainability.

Research limitations/implications

The result suggests that implementing a GC positively influences environmental orientation, pro-environmental behavior and various dimensions of sustainability.

Practical implications

These results have implications for educational institutions and policymakers aiming to promote sustainability through green curriculum and help in the attainment of sustainable development goals.

Originality/value

The study fulfills an essential need to obtain sustainability and sustainable development goals through education.

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Publication date: 14 December 2022

Faridahwati Mohd. Shamsudin, Salima Hamouche, Duha Abdulmajid Cheikh Ali, Shaker Bani-Melhem and Ahmad Jamal Bani-Melhem

Based on the self-evaluation maintenance model and social comparison theory, the purpose of this study is to test a novel model to explore the influence of competitive…

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Based on the self-evaluation maintenance model and social comparison theory, the purpose of this study is to test a novel model to explore the influence of competitive psychological climate on knowledge withholding of employees with the mediating role of envy. This study also investigated when the effect of climate on envy is more pronounced by assessing the role of a narcissistic personality.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors collected time-lagged data from 376 employees working in UAE national banks to test the model.

Findings

The findings of this study showed that a competitive psychological climate indirectly affects knowledge withholding behaviour because such a climate enhances the emotional response of employee envy. In a competitive climate, upward social comparisons are likely to be heightened, resulting in employee envy and knowledge withholding because knowledge is used as leverage to gain self-control and self-worth in the organisation. This effect of such a climate on employee envy was found to be stronger when employees have a narcissistic personality.

Originality/value

The findings offer practical insights to managers and practitioners on the importance of managing the competitive climate cautiously to address the likelihood of knowledge withholding behaviour among employees at work.

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Journal of Knowledge Management, vol. 27 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1367-3270

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Publication date: 23 January 2025

Muamar O. Aldalaeen, Rabia H. Haddad, Talal Bani Ahmad and Noreen Dao-ayen

This study aims to discuss the mental health in the Philippines and the existing laws and health policies governing mental health care among Filipino older adults with serious…

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Purpose

This study aims to discuss the mental health in the Philippines and the existing laws and health policies governing mental health care among Filipino older adults with serious mental illnesses.

Design/methodology/approach

The study used health policy research to understand the issues and gaps in the Philippine mental health-care system among older adults. The study used deductive methods (based on testing specific hypotheses) and inductive methods of inquiry (based on the formation of general inferences), which are necessary but insufficient for theory development without retroductive reasoning. The researcher believes that critical realism provides a philosophically grounded theoretical framework that can be used to underpin research into causal mechanisms such as in health policy analysis.

Findings

Mental health is integral to holistic health. The commitment to improve mental health services is highlighted in the recent legislative actions of policymakers. Mental health professionals and experts suggest that failure to address mental health and psycho-social problems in a population will hinder attempts to increase social capital, promote human development and reduce poverty.

Originality/value

A disregard for mental health is still apparent. The norm in the Philippines continues to include a chronic shortage of mental health professionals, an inadequate number of mental health facilities and hospitals, a lack of accessible and equitable mental health-care services and treatment, especially for marginalized sectors, and stigma, discrimination and social exclusion against people with mental health conditions are still very widespread. Some people refuse even to get help and treatment for their mental disorders not because of the high cost of treatment but because of the stigma attached to mental disorders.

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Mental Health and Social Inclusion, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2042-8308

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Publication date: 10 July 2024

Anas Ahmad Bani Atta

This study aims to examine the adoption of fintech products in Jordanian commercial banks, focusing on the influence of environmental regulations. Specifically, the study…

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Purpose

This study aims to examine the adoption of fintech products in Jordanian commercial banks, focusing on the influence of environmental regulations. Specifically, the study investigates the impact of environmental pressures (competitors pressure, customer pressure) and top management support on the adoption of fintech products.

Design/methodology/approach

A questionnaire survey was conducted, and data from 550 respondents familiar with the bank’s operations, once you have responses, use structure equation modeling to understand the relationships between variables. Also, applied the regression model to predict outcomes for new respondents. Ensure ethical considerations, like informed consent, are addressed throughout the process.

Findings

The results reveal that competitors pressure and customer pressure have a significant positive influence on the adoption of fintech products, indicating that banks are more likely to adopt fintech solutions when faced with increasing competition and customer demands. Furthermore, top management support was found to be positively associated with the adoption of fintech products, emphasizing the importance of leadership in driving successful integration. Also, regulators and policymakers can foster FinTech adoption in the banking sector by creating supportive frameworks that balance innovation and risk. The findings highlight the need for Jordanian commercial banks to recognize and respond to environmental pressures to remain competitive and meet customer expectations. Additionally, regulations might encourage the development of financial products and services within the fintech sector. This study enriches fintech adoption literature in the context of Jordanian commercial banks.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the existing literature by shedding light on the factors influencing fintech adoption in Jordanian commercial banks and provides practical implications for banks, regulators and policymakers seeking to promote fintech adoption within the financial sector.

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Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1985-2517

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Publication date: 11 January 2024

Ahmed Ashteyat, Ala Taleb Obaidat, Yasmeen Taleb Obeidat and Ahmad Bani Awwad

The paper aims to introduces an experimental work to investigate the torsional behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened by near-surface mounted (NSM) carbon…

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Purpose

The paper aims to introduces an experimental work to investigate the torsional behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened by near-surface mounted (NSM) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) ropes.

Design/methodology/approach

In this research, nine rectangular RC beams of 250 mm × 300 mm cross-section and 1,600 mm in length were constructed and tested considering the studied parameters. These parameters include the length of the CFRP rope, the orientation of the CFRP rope, the arrangement of longitudinal and the scheme of NSM-CFRP ropes.

Findings

In comparison to control specimens, the results demonstrate a considerable improvement in the torsional response of RC beams strengthened with the CFRP rope. Additionally, specimens strengthened with 90° vertical ropes increase torsional moment capacity more efficiently than specimens strengthened with 45° inclined ropes since the stress concentration leads to premature debonding of the CFRP rope. Whereas RC beams' ability to withstand torsional moments is reduced as the distance between reinforcing CFRP ropes is increased. According to test results, adding CFRP ropes to RC beams' bottoms had a slightly positive impact on torsional response.

Originality/value

This paper fulfills an identified need to study how the using of the CFRP rope is effective in strengthening RC beam subjected to torsion moment.

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International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2398-4708

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Publication date: 27 January 2025

Munazza Saeed, Ahmad Jamal Bani-Melhem, Hamid Hassan, Tariq Hameed Alvi and Saira Altaf

Drawing on the conservation of resources theory, this research examines the relationship between managers’ servant leadership and frontline employees’ customer-oriented…

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Drawing on the conservation of resources theory, this research examines the relationship between managers’ servant leadership and frontline employees’ customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors by considering career meaningfulness as an underlying mechanism. Furthermore, this study investigates a moderated mediation model by proposing work centrality as a boundary condition in the relationship between career meaningfulness and customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach

Two-source (manager-frontline employee dyad) data were collected through a survey questionnaire from hospitality organizations at three different points in time. Hayes’ PROCESS macro was used to analyze the data.

Findings

Findings show that managers’ servant leadership fosters frontline employees’ customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors directly and through career meaningfulness. Frontline employees’ work centrality moderates the relationship between career meaningfulness and customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors (second stage) and the indirect effect of servant leadership (through career meaningfulness) on customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors (moderated mediation).

Practical implications

The findings imply that managers should exhibit servant leadership behaviors to enhance frontline employees’ sense of career meaningfulness and customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors. Additionally, hospitality organizations and managers are encouraged to prioritize work centrality when hiring frontline employees and implement training programs to cultivate work centrality.

Originality/value

This study’s originality lies in exploring career meaningfulness as the underlying mechanism linking servant leadership to customer-oriented boundary-spanning behaviors while also examining work centrality as a second-stage moderator in this relationship.

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Career Development International, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1362-0436

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Publication date: 3 May 2013

Abdulkader Cassim Mahomedy

The purpose of this paper is to critique the philosophical underpinnings of the growing field of Islamic economics.

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The purpose of this paper is to critique the philosophical underpinnings of the growing field of Islamic economics.

Design/methodology/approach

A critical and comparative review of Islamic economics texts written by key proponents during the last eight decades is undertaken. The origins of this nascent science are traced and factors that gave impetus to its development examined. The different characterisations of the discipline as it has developed within the broader socio‐political context are contrasted.

Findings

The proponents of Islamic economics have had little success in shaping a distinctive paradigm for their discipline, beyond arguing that it is underpinned by a strong moral ethic. By and large, its epistemological roots have remained firmly within the framework of rationalism/empiricism and methodological individualism. Consequently, Islamic economics has not been able to shed its neoclassical moorings, the very paradigm it originally set out to replace. Several of the contradictions apparent in the discipline are discussed. Islamic economists, recognising that their mission has remained unfulfilled, have variously suggested different approaches to regenerate the process and chart the way forward. These propositions are examined and evaluated.

Research limitations/implications

If Islamic economics is to fulfil its raison d'être, that is, articulate a coherent theoretical paradigm and demonstrate its relevance to the real economy, its proponents must resolve its theoretical and practical difficulties by clarifying its Weltanschauung and developing an appropriate content and form.

Originality/value

This study evaluates how the discipline has developed and exposes its inherent contradictions. These inconsistencies are identified and explained at the foundational level, highlighting where and why they have occurred.

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International Journal of Social Economics, vol. 40 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0306-8293

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Publication date: 14 January 2025

Norashikin Ahmad Kamal and Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim

This study aims to assess the state and continuous quality improvement of program educational objectives (PEOs) for a civil engineering program at a Malaysian public university…

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This study aims to assess the state and continuous quality improvement of program educational objectives (PEOs) for a civil engineering program at a Malaysian public university based on key elements contributing to successful PEO attainment under the standards of engineering accreditation.

Design/methodology/approach

This five-year mixed-method investigation, from 2019 to 2023, includes the six-phase PEO process: formulation, approval, implementation, evaluation, monitoring and closing the loop. Quantitative data were obtained through graduate and employer surveys, whereas qualitative data were obtained through document reviews such as minutes of the quality assurance meetings.

Findings

The program’s PEOs generally met their intended targets, confirming the hypothesis that graduates meet or exceed established norms. However, areas for improvement were observed, particularly in professional recognition and leadership. Seven foundational elements were identified as critical to the success of PEOs: collaboration, leadership, managing integrated or complex projects, designation, professional status, communication and lifelong learning.

Practical implications

This study provides a reference framework for other institutions offering civil engineering programs. It gives insights into how PEOs can be formulated, assessed and managed effectively, aligning with accreditation standards that emphasize monitoring specific elements at the institutional level to ensure quality assurance.

Originality/value

Addressing the limited research on PEO quality improvement in civil engineering education, this study presents a comprehensive, quality-assured process for managing PEOs. It identifies critical success elements, offering valuable guidance for institutions aiming to enhance graduate preparedness and meet accreditation requirements.

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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Publication date: 28 July 2020

Kamla Ali Al-Busaidi and Saeed Al-Muharrami

The national and global digital transformation makes investments in information and communications technology (ICT) by financial institutions a necessity, not only for gaining a…

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The national and global digital transformation makes investments in information and communications technology (ICT) by financial institutions a necessity, not only for gaining a competitive advantage but also for expanding their knowledge and learning about their customers. This study assesses the business value of ICT investments by financial institutions using a mixed-method approach.

Design/methodology/approach

This study adopted a mixed-method approach. First, financial data were gathered from Omani banks' annual financial reports and through a longitudinal quantitative analysis in order to assess the value of ICT in financial institutions' profitability performances. Second, a Delphi qualitative approach was utilized in order to further assess how top managers view the impact of ICT investments in different aspects of business. We used an extended balanced scorecard (finance, customer, internal process and learning and growth) and a sector perspective to address how future ICT investments can offer value that goes beyond traditional metrics of profitability.

Findings

The results of the longitudinal study demonstrated significant evidence of the impact of ICT investment on finance performance indicators; ICT value is significantly positive. Furthermore, the results indicated that there is an acceptable consensus among business and ICT managers that ICT is linked to performance indicators beyond financial; ICT value is linked also to customer indicators, internal process indicators and learning and growth indicators in addition to sector indicators.

Originality/value

ICT is vital for a diversified and knowledge-based economy, especially for developing countries, because modern banking and financial institutions are relatively new in economies such as those that had previously relied on cash and informal financing institutions. Therefore, continued ICT investments face challenges and may not succeed. Most of the existing literature on ICT value has focused on tangible financial performance indicators. The financial evaluation of intangible performance indicators of ICT investments still remains a problematic area of high relevance to decision-makers. The present study provides an integrated assessment that enables financial institutions to develop their strategies and assessments in terms of ICT investments and to go beyond typical, tangible financial profitability indicators. Furthermore, it integrates assessment indicators that are beyond organizations themselves and reaches sectors and countries. This type of investigation is limited in the literature yet important for the financial sector as it is highly integrated by nature and critical to the development of a nation's economy.

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management, vol. 34 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-0398

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Publication date: 14 April 2015

The Saudi-led coalition has been bombing Yemen since March 26. "Operation Decisive Storm" aims to reinstate the government of President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi and roll back the…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198932

ISSN: 2633-304X

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