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{"title":"The influence of board of directors’ characteristics on corporate social responsibility disclosures in Jordanian Islamic banks","authors":"M. Al-Zaqeba, Omar M. Shubailat, Suhaila Abdul Hamid, B. Jarah, Fawwaz Ali Taha Ababneh, Zeyad Almatarneh","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"In an era where organizations are increasingly recognizing the paramount importance of addressing societal and environmental concerns, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a pivotal facet of contemporary business practices. Within the banking sector, Islamic banks assume a significant role in advocating ethical and socially responsible conduct. This study delves into the impact of the board of directors' characteristics on corporate social responsibility disclosures (CSRD) within Jordanian Islamic banks. Data were meticulously gathered from three Jordanian Islamic banks, all of which are listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), over the span of the years 2010 to 2022. Our findings illuminate that Jordanian Islamic banks, on average, disclose 47 percent of their CSR endeavors, marking a commendable level of transparency, particularly when contrasted with less developed economies. Notably, independent directors comprise 42% of the board composition, with the average age of board members standing at 41 years. Moreover, 8.10% of board members hold degrees in finance and accounting, while 0.24% possess professional experience within the Big Four accounting firms. On average, Jordanian Islamic banks convene 10.27 board meetings annually, and 48% of directors maintain multiple directorships. Significantly, our analysis underscores that all examined characteristics of board members have a favorable influence on CSR disclosure within Jordanian Islamic banks. This paper constitutes a substantial contribution to the extant literature by providing empirical substantiation of the nexus between the board of directors' characteristics and CSRD in Jordanian Islamic banks, with a specific emphasis on the unique domain of Islamic banking, which has hitherto received limited scholarly attention. Further avenues of research are recommended to explore additional variables and delve deeper into the intricate interplay between board characteristics, external contextual factors, and the disclosure of CSR activities.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139300089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of UTAUT, perceived compatibility, and perceived credibility on m-commerce adoption","authors":"Syazwani Yahaya, Siti Norasyikin Abdul Hamid, Siti Noratisah Mohd Nafi","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"The adoption of mobile commerce (m-commerce) transaction is still not equal to an extremely potential market for online business in developing countries such as Malaysia. This research aims to examine the adoption of m-commerce transaction by SMEs in the service sector by extending the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). Additional variables of perceived compatibility and perceived credibility were added to the traditional UTAUT which originally consisted of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, perceived compatibility and perceived credibility toward m-commerce adoption. This study implemented a quantitative approach and the data was collected from 245 SMEs who had previously used m-commerce. The result shows that performance expectancy, perceived compatibility, and perceived credibility have a significant influence on SMEs' mobile adoption, whereas effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions don't have a significant influence on SMEs' m-commerce adoption. In fact, SME owners believe that using electronic money in their business operations will improve their performance. IT professionals could intensify efforts to deploy m-commerce technology in the business organization to enhance productivity performance improvement of m-commerce transaction adoption. In fact, companies would benefit by making m-commerce transaction systems more helpful, secure, and compatible to use. By recognizing the factors that influence the adoption of m-commerce could help in addressing the challenges and barriers they present. Therefore, this research confirms the need to extend the traditional UTAUT in terms of m-commerce adoption.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139301374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evolution and future perspectives of scientific journals in Peruvian public universities","authors":"Manuel E. Reátegui-Inga, Eli Morales Rojas, F. H. Fernandez-Zarate, Roger Álvaro Fernández Villarroel, Pompeyo Ferro, Wilfredo Alva Valdiviezo, Manuel Ñique Alvarez, José Kalión Guerra Lu, Edilberto César Dávila Zamora","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"This study rigorously examines the evolution and future prospects of scientific journals in Peru, with a particular focus on those affiliated with state-sanctioned public universities. The research includes a comprehensive evaluation of the official online resources of each university, following the list sanctioned by the Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU). This research includes journals included in the Sistema Regional de Información en Líneo para Revistas Científicas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal (Latindex Catálogo 2.0), as well as those indexed in prominent databases such as SciELO, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus. Using careful data analysis methods, including tabulation in Excel and Minitab 19, the study identified 205 scientific journals. Of these, 51 are indexed in at least one of the aforementioned databases, while 154 remain unindexed, highlighting a significant challenge for editorial teams. In particular, only four journals are indexed in Scopus, mainly from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos and the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. The research concludes that the development of these journals is significantly correlated with their Google Scholar h-index. The results argue for greater support for public universities to promote the indexing of their scholarly journals, thereby increasing the visibility and impact of their research on regional, national, and international platforms. Future strategies should include incentive policies to encourage scholarly contributions to locally based journals.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139295322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivation of farmer group members in the application of balanced fertilization in maize (Zea mays) plant cultivation","authors":"Dedi Nursyamsi, Yoyon Haryanto, Rudi Hartono, Khansa Mutiara Pratiwi, Kodrad Winarno","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.018","url":null,"abstract":"Balanced fertilizer application technology aims not only to increase crop production but also to improve fertilizer efficiency and protect the environment from agrochemical pollution. However, its application in the field still faces several barriers, both technical and non-technical. This study aims to determine the level of farmer motivation to apply balanced fertilization in maize production, identify the factors that influence the level of farmer motivation, and develop effective strategies. In addition, the study aims to compare maize plant growth between farmers' habits and the application of balanced fertilization. The methods used in this study were descriptive and multiple linear regression. The descriptive quantitative method was used while the data were collected through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and literature studies. The population consisted of 181 maize farmers who were members of farmer groups. The respondents were 65 individuals selected through purposive sampling from 181 individuals who were members of farmer groups and engaged in maize cultivation. In addition, field experiments were conducted with two treatments: farmers' custom or P0, consisting of urea 400 + NPK 15-15-15 100 kg/ha + fertilizer scattered on the soil surface, and balanced fertilization or P1, consisting of urea 300 + NPK 15-15-15 300 kg/ha + fertilizer buried in the soil. The results of the study showed that the farmers' motivation to apply balanced fertilization was in the medium category with 67.7%. The study also identified two significant factors that influenced the farmers' motivation, namely the function of farmer groups with p = 0.004 and government support with p = 0.001. To increase farmer motivation, socialization programs should focus on the lowest indicator value, which was the ability of farmers to apply balanced fertilization. The field experiments showed that the growth of maize plants in the balanced fertilizer treatment was significantly better than that in the farmer's habit treatment. This was indicated by plant height, number of leaves, dry kernel yield, and cob+husk yield.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139296676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The cascade effect: Are the U.S. economy and global stock markets vulnerable to the collapse of First Republic Bank?","authors":"Abdullah Bin Omar, H. Akeel, H. Khoj","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, First Republic Bank collapsed and is considered the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. These bank runs can have a cascading or contagion effect on other large banks, and U.S. banking crises can flare up again. We examine the effect of the First Republic bank run on top U.S. banks, U.S. stock indices, and global stock indices using standard event study methodology. We report abnormal returns and cumulative abnormal returns for the event day (t = May 01, 2023) and the 10-day event window (t-5 to t+5), respectively, using data from the 120-day estimation window. The results indicate that on the event day, only JP Morgan Bank's returns were negative, while other banks acted as safe havens for investors. No significant change in returns on the event day is observed for U.S. sector indices (except for the healthcare sector) and global stock exchanges, except for the European and Chinese markets. During the event window, the occurrence of the event significantly affects bank returns after the event date, but no significant effect is found before the event date. Similarly, the healthcare and transportation sectors are more affected than other sectors, while the U.S. and Canadian stock markets seem to be more susceptible to the bank run. Overall, the results suggest that the U.S. government should take decisive initiatives to stop the ripple effect and protect the entire financial system.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139293571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantifying research publication efficiency: A comparative analysis of the HY-index and the h-index","authors":"M. S. J. Alzahrani, H. Youssef, N. Alghamdi","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"Efficiently quantifying the scholarly output of researchers, scientists, academic institutions, departments, and universities is of paramount importance within academic circles. This study centers on the application of a novel index known as the HY-Index, designed to evaluate the quality of articles from various sources, with the primary aim of addressing the limitations associated with established indices, notably the widely-used h-index. We deploy the HY-Index alongside the h-index to assess the performance of the top fifty researchers affiliated with Umm Al-Qura University, using data from the Google Scholar database. Comparative analyses are conducted, and rankings based on the HY-Index and h-index are scrutinized to determine which index offers a more suitable approach for quantifying researcher efficiency. Our findings reveal that the linear trend equation of the HY-Index rank closely aligns with the linear trend equation of the citation rank, surpassing the alignment observed with the h-index rank. Additionally, the linear trend equation of the HY-Index rank exhibits greater similarity to the linear trend equation of the publications rank compared to the h-index rank. Consequently, the HY-Index provides a more precise means of assessing author quality based on both citation and publication rankings, offering a fairer measurement of author quality compared to the h-index.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139295468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of action learning-based education of nursing students on the perception of child abuse","authors":"Nam Hye Ri, Sun Jung Park","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of an integrated theoretical and practical educational approach on nursing students' understanding of children's rights and perceptions of child maltreatment, as well as their motivation and efficacy to learn. The study used a single-group pretest-posttest design to assess changes in perceptions following an action learning-based curriculum focused on child maltreatment in pediatric nursing education. Data from participating nursing students were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA using SPSS 21.0. The results indicated a significant increase in the students' awareness of children's rights (t=-2.71, p=.008) and recognition of child abuse (t=-5.73, p<.001) following the intervention. This study underscores the effectiveness of action learning in cultivating a deeper understanding of child rights and abuse among nursing students, highlighting its potential as an educational strategy in nursing curricula.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139298824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detailed and simplified plasma models in combined-cycle magnetohydrodynamic power systems","authors":"Osama A. Marzouk","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is a subject concerned with the dynamics of electrically conducting fluids (plasma) and can be applied in electric power generation. As a unique technology for producing direct-current electricity without moving parts, it can be utilized within a high-temperature topping power cycle to be combined with a traditional bottoming power cycle, forming a combined-cycle MHD system. This study presents governing equations for the electric field and current density field within a moving plasma subject to an applied magnetic field. The modeling equations are described at four descending levels of complexity. Starting with the first level of modeling, which is the most general case, where no assumptions are made regarding the electric field, plasma velocity field, applied magnetic field, or electrode geometry. In the second level of modeling, the magnetic field is treated as one-dimensional. In the third level of modeling, a specific Faraday-type magnetohydrodynamics plasma generator channel is considered, having two continuous electrodes acting as parallel constant-voltage terminals. In the fourth (and simplest) level of modeling, an additional approximation is made by setting the Hall parameter to zero and replacing all vector fields with scalar quantities. For that simplest model, a representative set of operation conditions (electric conductivity 20 S/m, temperature 2800 K, supersonic plasma gas speed 2000 m/s with Mach 2.134, and magnetic flux density 5 T) shows that the optimum idealized electric power that can be extracted from a unit volume of plasma is estimated as 500 MW/m3. This is a much larger volumetric power density than typical values encountered in reciprocating piston-type engines (0.2 MW/m3) or rotary gas turbine engines (0.5 MW/m3). Such an extremely high power density enables very compact power generation units.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139301027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Privacy, security, and usability of mobile video conferencing applications: A comparative study","authors":"Najwa Samrgandi","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.014","url":null,"abstract":"Mobile learning tools have facilitated authentic learning experiences, allowing students to forge meaningful connections while acquiring real-world knowledge. Mastering the skill of using mobile video conferencing applications is crucial but often complicated for users, such as students, teachers, and employers. In this study, the mobile video conferencing applications Zoom and Webex were compared with respect to their usability, using cognitive load theory as the conceptual framework. A systematic mapping approach was applied to obtain comparative descriptive information from surveyed literature. The available literature on communications support, accessibility and usability, and privacy and security of video conferencing technology was used for the systematic mapping process. The literature review revealed that Zoom and Webex usage can lead to cognitive fatigue, so users must avoid multitasking and schedule breaks between sessions to remain focused. Furthermore, video conferencing tools need to bridge the gap between usability and security for augmented safety of personal information alongside user comfort. Overall, the findings of this study are important for reducing the complexities of mobile video conferencing applications and enhancing the mobile learning experience.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139302704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of absorptive capacity and emotion regulation on business performance through the mediating role of knowledge management","authors":"Dang Xuan Huy, Nguyen Hai Quang, Nguyen Thanh Hung","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore the impact of absorptive capacity, emotion regulation, and knowledge management on performance, in Vietnam. The qualitative method is based on an overview of previous studies, the research team builds the first scale. For the quantitative research, data was collected using the convenience sampling method from a total of 536 Small and Medium Enterprises in the Mekong Delta. Owners, directors, and managers were targeted to be interviewed. The methods of exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM) are used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the quality of the supervisor-employee relationship is a crucial factor in enhancing business performance. Specifically, the study found that absorptive capacity and emotion regulation have a positive influence on performance through the mediating role of knowledge management. The study suggests that enhancing absorptive capacity and emotion regulation in the enterprise and promoting the role of knowledge management can contribute to increasing business performance. This has great implications for firms looking to remain competitive in the market. By investing in these areas, firms can ensure that they are utilizing their resources effectively and efficiently to drive growth and success.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"80 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139295626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}