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Farmers’ Perspectives Toward Organizing A Cotton Producers’ Union In Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Ismail Efe, Mehmet Cançelik, Mehmet Reşit Sevinç

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

This study examines the attitudes of cotton producers in Şanlıurfa toward establishing a producers’ union to address structural challenges in Türkiye’s leading cotton production region. Şanlıurfa contributes approximately 40% of Türkiye’s cotton output, yet lacks organizational frameworks for its nearly 20,000 producers who face significant risks including price volatility, high input costs, and limited market access. The research utilized primary data collected through face-to-face surveys with 165 cotton producers selected via convenience sampling. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), independent samples t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. The findings revealed a significant paradox: while …

Quality Of Human-Genai Collaboration And Its Driving Factors: A Symbiotic Agency Perspective, Jiayu Shang, Dan Huang, Songshan (Sam) Huang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Generative AI (GenAI) is increasingly integrated into users’ daily work as a collaborative partner. Drawing on the symbiotic agency theory, this study investigates the quality of human-GenAI collaboration using a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. Study 1 identified three dimensions of human-GenAI collaboration quality that comprise outcome quality, comfort, and efficiency; and six driving factors which can be categorized under human agency (domain knowledge, desire for control, and domestication ability), and GenAI agency (communication ability, working memory, and long-term memory). Study 2 applied fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to explore configurations of the driving factors that lead …

The Future Of Marketing: Personalized Customer Engagement Through Artificial Intelligence In The Malaysian E-Commerce Landscape, Aaron Aw Teik Hong, Herison Surbakti

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This research examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in adapting customer engagement in e-commerce in Malaysia. Many companies are turning to chatbots, recommendation systems, and personalized analytics in AI to enhance customer service and business operational productivity. However, AI integration among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia is still in its early development phases. Technological limitations, budget constraints, and existing regulations pose significant challenges. The study employs a qualitative approach by examining academic journals, industry reports, policy documents, and case studies to investigate the problems and challenges related to AI in marketing personalization. The conceptual framework helps study …

Influence Of Time Management Skills And Technostress On Academic Performance Among The Private University Students: A Conceptual Framework, Jogtika Ramasamy, Nasreen Khan Thandar Oo

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Digital tools enhance learning but can also cause technostress, which can impact focus and academic performance. Balancing technology use with effective time management and social engagement is key to student success. Students in Malaysia's Klang Valley reported increased feelings of loneliness, mental health issues, and technostress, particularly as a result of the shift to online learning. This study aims to propose a conceptual framework based on the Study Demand-Resources Theory, examining how time management skills and technostress dimensions influence academic performance through the mediating role of student engagement. A quantitative and cross-sectional survey will be conducted by distributing Likert scale …

Click, Watch, Buy: Understanding Purchase Intention Of Malaysian University Students In The Live Stream Shopping Era, Ying Tsuen Wong, Siow-Kian Tan, Siow-Hooi Tan

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This study aims to examine the factors that influence purchase intention in live streaming e-commerce among Malaysian university students. It explores background characteristics, shopping behaviours, and live stream features such as streamer expertise, broadcast scheduling, post-sales service, structural bonds, social bonds, and financial bonds. Data were collected from 347 university students using convenience sampling through an online survey. Group comparisons were conducted using t-tests for gender, and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) for other background characteristics and shopping behaviour variables. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the relationship between live stream features and purchase intention. The results show significant …

Accelerating Technological Advancement And Financial Inclusion Through Automotive–Takaful Collaboration, Lee Hui Shan, Kuang Kee Seng, Low Choon Wei, Liew Ping Xin

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Insurance coverage and risk mitigation have become vital in the automotive industry. This case study aims to explore how the partnership between Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (TCMHB) and Takaful Ikhlas General Berhad (TIGB) in Malaysia supports technological advancements in the automotive sector and promotes financial inclusion for underserved communities. The approach includes a thorough analysis of data sourced from TCMHB and TIGB's annual reports, alongside market reports from the automotive and insurance fields. The results indicated that this collaboration allows the automotive firm to drive innovations in areas such as vehicle safety and security features, significantly enhancing the quality …

The Influence Of Digital Competencies On Employability: The Mediating Role Of Digital Empowerment And The Moderating Effect Of Socioeconomic Status, Fraz Arshed Butt, Abdelhak Senadjki, Hui Nee Au Yong

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

The rapid growth of the digital economy has reshaped employment trends, demanding new digital skill sets to thrive in the modern digital economy. The current study examines the impacts of three essential factors of the digital economy, i.e., Digital Marketing Literacy (DML), Access to Digital Platforms (ADP), and Digital Literacy Awareness (DLA), on the employability outcomes in Malaysia. Based on a multi-theoretical framework, the study investigates the mediating role of Digital Empowerment (DE) and the moderating effect of Socioeconomic Status (SES) on employability in Malaysia. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was employed to collect data from 400 participants …

Subdimensions Of Technostress Across Industries: A Systematic Review, Jogtika Ramasamy, Nasreen Khan Thandar Oo

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Technostress is the stress induced by the use of digital technologies, which has attracted growing academic interest due to its multidimensional nature and impact across various industries. In this light, the aim of this systematic review was to analyse the most frequently reported sub-dimensions of the technostress creator's framework, identify the issues related to the dimensions of technostress and to evaluate how technostress is conceptualised as a unidimensional or multidimensional construct. Based on Scopus as the single database, 52 empirical papers were retrieved that have been published from 2020 to 2025 mid and were subject to a structured dimension-mapping approach. …

Digital Marketing And Consumer Behaviour In Travel Services: A Conceptual Framework On The Mediating Role Of Brand Trust, Omar Abdulaziz Sultan Abdullah, Junainah Binti Mohd Mahdee, Nurazlin Binti Mohd Fauzi

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Digital marketing shapes each moment of the contemporary travel journey, yet limited evidence still obscures how individual tactics foster purchase decisions. This conceptual study will develop an integrative framework that integrates four core touch-points, including social media marketing, email marketing, search engine marketing, and online reviews on travellers’ purchase intentions, positing brand trust as the central psychological mechanism. Guided by the Stimulus-Organism-Response theory, thirteen propositions will specify both the direct effects of each touch-point on trust and purchase intention, and trust as a mediator role. To demonstrate the mechanism for empirical validation, future research will conduct a purposive sampling of …

Innovative Approaches To E-Grocery: Analyzing Customer Satisfaction In Facebook Livestream Shopping, Karen Tien Wan Lin, Vincent Oh Kim Seng, Hasliza Hassan, Shaikh Fazlur Rahman

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

The primary objective of this study is to examine the crucial determinants that influence customer satisfaction in Facebook livestream e-grocery shopping in Malaysia, with a particular focus on housewives as a significant consumer segment. A sample of 220 respondents was selected using simple random sampling, and the data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The analysis confirms the hypotheses that customer satisfaction in Facebook Livestream e-grocery shopping was influenced by factors such as product quality, security, website design, delivery service and e-service quality. Interestingly, three factors, including information quality, payment method, and product variety, were …

Proactive Strategies, Absorptive Capacity And Competitive Advantage Of Small And Medium Enterprise (Smes) Firms In East Java Indonesia, Ardianus Laurens Paulus

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Proactive strategy and absorptive capacity are crucial components in building a competitive advantage, particularly in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) sector. This study examines the moderating role of absorptive capacity in strengthening the relationship between proactive strategy and competitive advantage among SMEs in East Java, Indonesia. The sampling technique employed was non-probability sampling, specifically a purposive sampling method, involving 65 SME owners as respondents. Data were collected through surveys and analyzed using Smart PLS. The findings reveal that a proactive strategy significantly positively affects competitive advantage, and absorptive capacity reinforces this relationship. This research provides theoretical contributions and practical …

Gamification Strategies And Customer Churn Reduction In Entrepreneurial Retail Firms: An Empirical Study Of Millennials, Si Chong En, Oo Yu Hock, Nor Azila Mohd Noor, Zheng Feei Ma, Khairul Nizam Mahmud

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This study investigates the impact of gamification strategies on customer churn reduction in entrepreneurial retail firms, focusing on Millennial consumers in Malaysia’s Klang Valley. Customer churn threatens profitability, particularly for emerging enterprises, and gamification has emerged as a potential tool to enhance customer engagement and retention. Drawing on the Self-Determination Theory, the study examines three gamified marketing interventions: membership programmes, contest rewards, and personalised discounts as direct predictors of churn reduction. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, using a structured questionnaire distributed to 180 Millennial consumers through purposive sampling. The data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation …

Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Wearable Technology In The Malaysian Healthcare Sector: A Conceptual Framework, Syeda Hafsa Rizwan, Anusuyah Subbarao, Nasreen Khan, Farrukh Ahmed Khan, Shaikh Fazlur Rahman, Nimra Aziz, Syed Muntazir Azhar Shah

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This conceptual paper examines the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven wearable technology, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable ECGs, glucose monitors, and pain management devices, in transforming healthcare in Malaysia. Despite the extreme potential to enhance patient care and healthcare monitoring, the adoption of AI-driven wearable technology remains limited due to several persistent barriers. The purpose of this study is to examine these challenges and propose a framework to improve the integration of AI-driven wearable technology in Malaysia’s healthcare system. Grounded in the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory, this study examines how five key innovation attributes —relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, …

Sectoral Shockwaves: Examining Bursa Malaysia's Sector Indices Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic, Alyssa April Dellow, Hafizah Bahaludin

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is becoming a widespread concern, as it is causing a decline in economies and negatively impacting stock markets worldwide. As the Malaysian government implements the Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of the deadly virus, the Malaysian stock market is rapidly impacted, becoming volatile and unpredictable throughout the pandemic phase. Thus, this study aims to analyse the structural correlation patterns of the Bursa Malaysia Sectoral Index Series using the threshold network approach. The data utilised in this study are the closing prices of all 13 sectoral indexes, spanning from January 1, 2019, …

1959 Florence State College Basketball Media Guide, Florence State College, News Bureau

Documents

Media guide for the 1959 Florence State College Lions basketball team. The guide includes a variety of information on the team, schedule, statistics, prospects, and history.

1961-62 Florence State Lions Basketball Media Guide, Pete Kelley, Florence Herald Print

Documents

Media guide for the 1961-62 Florence State College Lions basketball team. The guide includes a variety of information on the teams, schedule, statistics, team members, prospects, and history.

Bridging The Intention-Implementation Divide In Generative Ai Adoption: An Integrated Model Of Psychological, Behavioral And Social Drivers, Mohamed Walid Mohamed Lotfy Abdallah

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the gap between professionals’ intentions to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their actual adoption behavior in workplace settings. Although Generative AI offers substantial potential to improve efficiency and performance, concerns about control, misuse and organizational risk have led to inconsistencies between intended and enacted use. Motivated by this misalignment, the study investigates the psychological, behavioral and social mechanisms that shape the intention-implementation divide. Drawing on an integrated framework combining the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Technology Acceptance Model, alongside personality traits, the research conceptualizes adoption as a phase-specific process involving evaluative, motivational and volitional components. …

When Venture Capitalists Clash: Exploring The Impact Of Ownership And Status Mismatch On New Venture Growth, Li Wang, Zhu Zhu, Sunny Li Sun

Department of Management Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This study investigates the impact of power source mismatch of venture capital syndication on the growth performance of new ventures, considering their corporate governance and institutional environment. Using data from listed companies in the small and medium enterprises market in China, we find that ownership-dominated power source mismatch in venture capital syndication enhances new venture growth performance, while status-dominated power source mismatch has the opposite effect. Additionally, the positive performance impact of ownership-dominated power source mismatch is amplified when the venture capital firm with the highest ownership power joins the board and when the new venture is headquartered in a …

A Capability Maturity Model For Artificial Intelligence Integration In Supply Chain Management, Lordt Becklines

Dissertations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Supply Chain Management (SCM), yet many organizations struggle to assess their readiness for AI adoption and to understand how AI capabilities develop across maturity stages. This dissertation addresses this gap by developing a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for AI integration in SCM, grounded in Organizational Information Processing Theory (OIPT), the Resource-Based View, and related capability frameworks. The model provides a structured approach for evaluating an organization's information-processing requirements, resource configurations, and alignment needed for effective AI-enabled supply chain operations.

Using a design science research approach, the AI-SCM CMM and its associated assessment instrument were derived …

Simulating Cyber-Resilience: The Strategic Role Of The Locked Shields Exercise In Enhancing International Cyber Preparedness, Christopher A. Ramezan, Ludwig Christian Schaupp, Elizabeth A. Vitullo, William J. Walker

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

As cyberthreats to critical infrastructure remain prevalent, national response mechanisms must evolve beyond the technical domain to incorporate legal, communicative, strategic, and cross-sector coordination. This work explores Locked Shields, an annual exercise conducted by NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, as a pedagogical and conceptual framework for simulating whole-of-government responses to cyber incidents. Unlike traditional cyber exercises, Locked Shields engages legal advisors, media strategists, and civil-military roles in realistic, scenario-driven simulations that portray the political and operational conditions of a real international-scale cyber crisis. We detail the exercise architecture, contrast with other cyber exercises, and assess its pedagogical and …

Study On Strategies And Measures And Insights For Introducing Artificial Intelligence Talents In Japan, Fangxin Hu, Ru Ma, Yujun Su

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

In response to the aging population and the need for innovation in science and technology development, Japan regards AI as a key technology to solve social problems. In addition to accelerating the training of domestic AI talents, Japan is also vigorously introducing overseas AI talents. This study sorts out and analyzes Japan’s long-term, annual, and AI-specific strategic planning for the introduction of AI talents, including Basic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation, Comprehensive Innovation Strategy, Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence Technology, and AI Strategy, and explores Japan’s specific implementation measures such as updating the national residence management system, improving the …

Why We Must Commune: Rethinking The Role Of Marketing Communications In Turbulent Times, Javier Garcia

Publications and Research

“Communications” is often thought of as a noun, representing the messages we receive on a daily basis from people, brands, and institutions alike. 

"Communications" is also often associated with an industry that exists to produce such messaging in service of capitalism, with a commercial or otherwise actionable outcome desired from its receiving audience. 

This presentation, hosted by two-time CCNY graduate and senior marketing communications professional and Assistant Professor Javier Garcia, will examine the urgency and opportunity in rethinking the value and study of marketing and communications. 

In his presentation, Professor Garcia will offer suggestions on how to guide students towards …

Protecting ‘Punks’: The Shortcomings Of The Prison Rape Elimination Act, Rachel Goldsmith

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse is widespread in US male prisons, with inmates “turning each other out” by sexually assaulting each other. While the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) received unanimous support in Congress in 2003, motivated by the Human Rights Watch Report “No Escape: Male Rape in Prisons,” scholars argue that the PREA fails to protect prisoners from prison rape: for example, its standards may be ineffective or criminalize consensual sex between prisoners. This essay will examine the shortcomings of the PREA, drawing on current legal scholarship, and propose solutions to enhance the law's effectiveness in protecting prisoners. The US government …

Menumbuhkan Kepercayaan Untuk Loyalitas Merek Yang Berkelanjutan: Peran Kualitas, Nilai, Kepuasan, Dan Diferensiasi Dalam Layanan Terapi Anak, Riefka Anggraini Riefani

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Parental loyalty toward child therapy services is a critical factor in ensuring the sustainability of child development therapy centers. This study aims to analyze the effects of perceived quality, perceived value, perceived satisfaction, and perceived differentiation on brand trust and brand loyalty within the context of a child development therapy center. The study adopts a quantitative explanatory approach using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM–PLS). A total of 784 respondents who had utilized pediatric therapy services participated in this study. The results indicate that brand trust is the strongest predictor of brand loyalty (β = 0.386; p < 0.001). Perceived differentiation exerts the strongest influence on brand trust (β = 0.399; p < 0.001). Perceived quality significantly affects brand trust but does not have a direct effect on brand loyalty. Meanwhile, perceived satisfaction and perceived value significantly influence both brand trust and brand loyalty. These findings underscore that parental loyalty is shaped by a combination of trust, service differentiation, satisfaction, and perceived value. This study provides important managerial implications for the development of effective strategies in pediatric therapy services.

Aiw26s: Linkedin Optimization Using Ai, Saisumedha Billapati

Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute Publications

This workshop was part of the PEAAII and SAC AI Workshop Series at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The session focused on using artificial intelligence to improve LinkedIn profiles and professional branding. Participants learned how to use AI tools to enhance summaries, keywords, and overall digital presence for career development.

Using Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Bottlenecks In Last-Mile Logistics: A Developing Country Perspective, Marvel S. Ogah, Comfort Ademola, Gregory Asiegbu

International Journal of Applied Management and Technology

The digital revolution of the logistic value chain has improved critical aspects of the global supply chain, especially in the aspect of last-mile logistics (LML). Bottlenecks, however, such as delays in deliveries, increased lead times, pollution, poor cost management, and tracking issues, among several others, plague the logistics operations in developing countries. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help mitigate these bottlenecks toward delivering incremental value to the end customers. This paper investigates the extent to which AI has been adopted in the logistics value chain in developing countries using a descriptive approach. Quantitative data were collected from 290 logistics and e-commerce …

Emotional Intelligence And Problem-Solving Correlations And Impact On Employability: A Case Study From The Uae, Ganka Ivanova, Rakan Alhrhasheh

All Works

In this study, we aim to address questions about how UAE Leadership Development Plans and Employability connect with current students in UAE classrooms by evaluating the correlation between the employability of UAE university students and their emotional intelligence (EI) and problem-solving skills. Moreover, we cover what must be considered in the curricula of UAE Universities to prepare future leaders to lead the workforce. To that end, we employed an employability test developed by AQR International UK and collected data from 310 undergraduate students aged 17 to 55. Both EI and problem-solving skills were strongly positively correlated with employability (p < .001). Even though male participants scored higher than female participants for EI and problem-solving skills, analysis of variance revealed nonsignificant gender differences (p > .05 …

Designing Inclusive Planning, Collaboration, And Communication Practices For Neurodivergent Individuals In Project-Based Environments, Siddhanth Janakiraman

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

In a knowledge-driven economy where project-based work structures dominate, project management methodologies have become central to how organizations plan, collaborate, and communicate. However, these frameworks are often built around neurotypical assumptions of communication fluency, executive functioning, and time perception—creating systemic barriers for neurodivergent professionals. This study, Designing Inclusive Planning, Collaboration, and Communication Practices for Neurodivergent Individuals in Project-Based Environments, investigates how project management methodologies and tools can be adapted to foster more inclusive participation and performance. Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm and informed by principles from Project Management and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the research adopts a qualitative, exploratory approach. Through …

Market Signals From Online Behavior, Nicole J. Olynk Widmar, Michael L. Smith, Erin Robinson

Purdue University Press Books

Market Signals From Online Behavior asks, What do social media trends, Google searches, and online chatter reveal about consumer behavior? It also poses the question, How can we interpret these signals without losing sight of the people behind the posts? This book examines the digital traces left by consumers and explores how these signals intersect with food, agriculture, retail, and beyond.

Drawing from real-time data and social-listening analysis, Market Signals connects the dots between what is trending online and what it means for markets in the real world. Whether it is the rise of plant-based eating, changing holiday shopping norms, …

2026-02-13 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents meeting of February 13, 2026, which includes the meeting minutes of the meeting held at Mt. Sterling on November 21, 2025.