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Employee’S Willingness To Engage In Information Security Incident Reporting, Ryan Moodley, Salah Kabanda

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Organisations employ several strategies for mitigating insider threats, and yet recent studies have shown that insider threats continue to surge. Strategies are mostly reliant on technological solutions and more recently, a human centered approach where the focus is on psychological profile and behavioural habits of the individual posing the threat (the insider). The role of employees in reporting the insider or in the reporting of security incidents has received limited attention. This paper, through a literature review synthesis, identifies the factors influencing an employee’s willingness to report an insider and consequently reporting of security incidents. Through a thematic analysis of …

Efficacy Of Fintech Solutions In Advancing Financial Inclusion For The Underserved In South Africa: A Systematic Literature Review, Tebogo S. Legodi, Adheesh Budree

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Financial inclusion in South Africa is a critical mechanism for addressing systemic poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Fintech solutions have increasingly been positioned as key enablers of expanded access to financial services, particularly among underserved populations. However, there remains a lack of literature that evaluates the efficacy, rather than merely the impact, of these technologies. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of 21 peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and industry reports to examine how Fintech advances financial inclusion in South Africa. The literature is synthesised into four thematic categories: Financial Inclusion (Concepts and Metrics); Fintech in South Africa and Global …

Smart Mobility Technologies In Urban Areas Of Emerging Economies: A Bibliometric Analysis, Peter Mugisha, Rose Luke, Joash Mageto, Hossana Twinomurinzi

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Despite the adoption of smart mobility solutions in emerging economies, challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution and inadequate infrastructure still persist. This study analyses 540 scholarly articles published between 2003 and 2024 to evaluate how smart mobility technologies – such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – have been implemented in these regions. Data was retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science and analysed using Biblioshiny for bibliometric mapping and Atlas.ti for thematic analysis. The review identifies research trends and gaps, showing how ITS has improved transport management in cities like Nairobi, and …

Applying Detective Analytics For Mitigating Financial Crime In An Organisation, Nontobeko Mlambo, Tiko Iyamu

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Despite the growing popularity of detective analytics, it is consistently challenging to understand the factors that influence the adoption. This is increasingly discouraging organisations, even though the tool is important for tracing, tracking, and mitigating financial crime. This study applied concepts of ‘follow the actors’ and shifting negotiation of actor-network theory (ANT) to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence the adoption of detective analytics in a qualitative case study using a South African-based financial organisation. From the analysis, integration of analytics tools, integration of detective analytics with other systems and processes, development of a template for each …

Exploring The Role Of Affordances And Constraints In Shaping Trust Within The Mobile Money Ecosystem: A Case Of Rural Communities In Sub-Saharan Africa, Raphael Amponsah, Eric Afful-Dadzie, Richard Boateng, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

This study delves into the intricacies of mobile money technology (MMT) in rural areas of Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) and examines its ecosystem dynamics, affordances, constraints, and the role of trust in adoption and sustained usage. It aims to address the existing gaps in understanding the challenges and inconsistencies surrounding MMT interactions in rural communities. Emphasizing the importance of viewing MMT as an evolving ecosystem rather than just a platform, the study seeks to uncover new perspectives on the affordances and constraints shaping trust and adoption in rural communities. Primarily, the study seeks to contribute theoretically to the discourse on …

The Impact Of The Performance Of Amman Stock Exchange On Economic Growth In Jordan: An Econometric Study, Rawan Al-Omari, Ahmad Malawi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the Amman Stock Market's performance on economic growth in Jordan during the period from 1978 to 2016. Several diagnostic tests were used, such as the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) tests for stationarity. The results show that the variables are not stationary at their levels, while their first differences are stationary. The CUSUM of squares test was employed to check the stability of the model parameters, and the Johansen test was used for cointegration. Dynamic Least Squares (DOLS) was used for regression analysis. Overall, the results indicate that the turnover ratio …

The Impact Of Management Information Systems And Their Efficiency On Human Resource Performance: An Applied Study On Employees At Mu'tah University, Jordan, Ahmad Radaideh, Hamzeh Al-Hawamdah, Tharwat Al-Hawamidah, Mohammad Al-Smirat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Management Information Systems (MIS) play an effective role in achieving organizational goals and strategies by providing applications and tools that continuously improve performance. The primary aim of this research is to identify the efficiency of MIS and its impact on human resource performance at Mu'tah University. The study is based on a questionnaire used to collect data, which was distributed to employees at Mu'tah University. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for data analysis. The study found that the efficiency of MIS at Mu'tah University is at a high level. It also revealed that using MIS and …

The Impact Of Customer Relationship Management Practices On Achieving Competitive Advantage: A Field Study In Jordanian Insurance Companies, Mamdouh Ziadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), along with its dimensions (culture, process, individuals, and customer value), on achieving competitive advantage in Jordanian insurance companies from the employees' perspective. The study relied on a questionnaire to collect data from the sample, which consisted of 28 Jordanian insurance companies and a total of 207 employees. After distributing and collecting the forms, the statistical analysis program SPSS was used to conduct linear regression analysis. The study presented a theoretical framework illustrating the significance of CRM and its dimensions in achieving competitive advantage for Jordanian insurance companies. The …

The Expected Impact Of The Transition In Fair Value Accounting From International Accounting Standard No. (39) To Financial Reporting Standard No. (9) On The Level Of Financial Statements And Reports: A Theoretical Analytical Study, Jameel Alnajjar

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the expected impact of the change in fair value accounting from IAS 39 to IFRS 9 at the level of financial statements and reports. It sought to identify the most significant deficiencies in fair value measurements in accordance with IAS 39, as well as the key parameters of the measurement and disclosure methods under IFRS 9 at the level of financial reports. Additionally, the study aimed to clarify the alternative measurement and hedging methods provided by IFRS 9 in comparison to IAS 39. The study employed an analytical and deductive approach based on documentary studies. …

The Impact Of The General Budget Deficit On The Increase Of Public Debt: A Case Study Of Jordan For The Period 2006-2016, Mohammad Abu Khadija, Nazim Al-Shammari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effect of the public budget deficit on Jordan's public debt. The research was conducted for the period from 2006 to 2016 to understand the size and nature of the budget deficit's impact on public debt in Jordan. The study reached several conclusions, the most significant of which was the existence of a significant effect of the budget deficit on the increase in public debt, attributed to the inability of revenues to cover expenditures. Additionally, the study found an adverse yet significant effect of the budget deficit, in the presence of the controlling variable (external …

Spending In Islam: Nurturing And Education, Sereen Ashour, “Mohammad Adnan” Al-Aishat, Abdullah Hardan, Yousef Saadeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Islam urges its followers to spend on their parents, offspring, and lineage. This paper addresses spending in the way of Islam for its protection (preserving its authenticity), advocacy (Da’wah), and to support its adherents against those who manifest enmity towards it. Thus, spending aims to instill in Muslims the practice of giving for the sake of their faith and to educate them about the principles of this type of spending. Da’wah to Islam has been associated with calls to spend in the way of Allah to seek His satisfaction and pleasure. Even before the establishment of an Islamic state, or …

The Impact Of Board Structure On Earnings Quality In Jordanian Commercial Banks, Nimr Al-Slaihat, Mohammad Shubita, Moataz Al-Zoubi, Mazen Al-Omari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the impact of the board of directors' structure on earnings quality in Jordanian commercial banks. The study sample consists of all Jordanian commercial banks during the period from 2009 to 2016. The study employed pooled data regression models and reached the following results: there is no statistical impact of board of directors' structure on earnings quality; there is no statistical impact of board size on earnings quality in Jordanian commercial banks; there is no statistical impact of board independence on earnings quality in Jordanian commercial banks; there is a statistical impact of CEO/chairman separation on …

Drs. Amy Estlund And Shelly Meyer Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award For 2025-26, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Achieving Empowerment In Transition: Advice From Former Female Athletes, Ashlyn Hardie, Molly Harry, Kristi Oshiro, Marlene A. Dixon

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Scholars have highlighted the various challenges college athletes encounter in their transition from sport. Yet, the strategies athletes adopt to navigate this transitory period require further examination. Thus, we leveraged Zimmerman’s Psychological Empowerment Model and Schlossberg’s Transition Theory to explore these strategies and associated processes in-depth. The sample for this study consisted of 20 former female athletes from the U.S. who played a college sport. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed numerous strategies current and future female college athletes implement to mitigate the challenges present in their transition, specifically: Finding Acceptance, Be Proactive, Don’t Stop 100%, Embrace the …

Sport Media Consumption In Ncaa Division І Fbs Subdivision: A Panel Regression Model Using X/Twitter, Seungbak Lee, Minsoo Kang, Wonson Lim, Ju-Pil Choe, Brennan K. Berg

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic departments in collegiate sports have increasingly focused on enhancing sport consumer interest through social media. As social media usage continues to grow in college sports, understanding audience behavior on these platforms has become essential for athletic departments. This study examines the factors influencing consumer interest in Division I football teams’ X (formerly Twitter) accounts, utilizing a panel dataset comprising 18,221 team-day observations. Key determinants of changes in X followers were identified, including teams’ social media activity, on-field performance, scheduling events, and timing effects, with a focus on fan interest across temporal patterns such as month-to-month and day-to-day variations. The …

Sport Employees And Resilience: An Examination Of Organizational Change With Ncaa Conference Realignment, Hailee Hernandez, Claire C. Zvosec, Brent D. Oja

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

NCAA conference membership is critically important to institutions as it is closely associated with revenue generation (i.e., conference-wide revenue distribution, ticket sales, fundraising, etc.) in addition to institutional visibility and prestige. Therefore, universities may pursue conference realignment opportunities based on higher potential revenue, institutional and athletics financial stability, and increased notoriety. Over the past 20 years, there have been at least 80 cases of schools moving conferences at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level. As universities move conferences, employees within the athletics department are exposed to rapid change in organizational structure and are forced to adapt to new institutional, athletics …

Name, Image, And Likeness: A Critical Exploration Through Self-Determination Theory, Molly Harry

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Through Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this study explored college athletes’ experiences with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Analyzing congressional testimonies from 10 current and recently graduated college athletes, this research highlighted how NIL fostered/constrained athlete development within the broader power structures of college sport. Findings revealed while NIL enhances self-determination through autonomy, competence, and relatedness, institutional discourses and governance mechanisms continue to regulate athlete development. Through Fairclough’s (1995) CDA framework, this study demonstrated how language throughout the athletes’ testimonies maintained/disrupted power dynamics which reinforced/challenged authority of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The integration of SDT and …

Exploring The Role Of Ict In Empowering Grassroots Innovation And Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Iringa Region In Tanzania, Emma Nkonoki, Ruthbetha Kateule, Ville Leppänen

The African Journal of Information Systems

ICT-enabled grassroots innovation has been extensively researched; however, there is a lack of empirical evidence as to its potential contribution to resource-scarce settings in Africa. This paper aims to explore the transformative role of ICT from idea generation to sustained entrepreneurship using the Iringa region in Tanzania as a case study. This qualitative study delves into the experiences of four grassroots entrepreneurs, revealing the interplay between technology, resource scarcity and the aspirations of those entrepreneurs. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and was examined extensively using thematic analysis. This revealed how ICT assists innovative young entrepreneurs to identify and utilize …

The Association Between Food Benefit Online Ordering And Redemptions: Evidence From The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, And Children, Junzhou Zhang, Chuanyi Tang, Kayoung Park, Qi Zhang

Department of Marketing Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Objective:

To examine how the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) online food benefit ordering could influence WIC benefit redemptions.

Design:

A cross-sectional study. We compare the average redemption rates between online ordering early adopters and non-adopters among WIC customers before and after implementing WIC online ordering. A propensity score-weighted difference-in-difference model was used to estimate the coefficients.

Setting:

The Oklahoma WIC programme and a grocery store chain in Oklahoma.

Participants:

12743 Oklahoma WIC households that had redeemed their food benefits at the grocery store chain in 2020.

Results:

WIC online ordering significantly positively affected redemption …

Swift/Kelce Star Power Effect? Engagement Created A 96% Increase In Nfl Discussion Online With 82% Of Social Media Posts Expressing “Joy” About The Couple, Yi Luo, Jin-A Choi, Bond Benton

College of Communication and Media Scholarship and Creative Works

On August 27, 2025, Grammy winning singer Taylor Swift and football champion Travis Kelce announced their engagement. Celebrity couples inspire popular reactions with commercial implications. A research study from the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication in the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University analyzed online reaction in the period immediately after the power couple’s engagement was announced. Results suggest overwhelming interest, positivity, and potential benefits to major brands, such as the National Football League. Findings include a 96% increase in brand references for the NFL and Kansas Chiefs on social …

Five Faculty Join The College Of Arts And Humanities, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

When Positive Sentiment Is Not So Positive: Textual Analytics And Bank Failures, Aparna Gupta, Cheng Lu, Majeed Simaan, Mohammed J. Zaki

Department of Accounting and Finance Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

We examine U.S. publicly traded bank holding companies (BHCs) that failed during the 2007–2009 global financial crisis. Using consolidated data at the BHC level and 10-K filings, we investigate the determinants of bank failures during this period using nonlinear machine learning (ML). The in-sample analysis demonstrates that 90% of the failed banks can be classified during 2007–2009. In addition, our sensitivity analysis for interpretable ML shows that net tone is among the top five important features. However, the power of tone/text is less evident when we consider predictive (out-of-sample) analysis. While nonlinear ML models such as random forest and support …

The Impact Of Monetary Trend On Prices And Nominal Income In The Uk During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sebastian Meyer

Journal of New Finance

The essay addresses the Bank of England’s (BoE) key role in explaining the development of the UK economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Focus will be provided on the impact of changes in money growth M4 and M4x on prices and nominal income, respectively. In so doing, the reader will be equipped with some theoretical basis from a neoclassical monetarist and Keynesian point of view to understand the importance of the BoE’s decisions in the explanation of inflation and household spending along the business cycle. The policy conclusions support classical economics with monetarism.

The Perception Of Hooliganism And Its Impact Among Naia Collegiate Soccer Players, Eric Street, Fred Cromartie, Steve S. Chen, Brandon Spradley

Findings in Sport, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Event Management

There have been multiple studies with regard to the different aspects of soccer hooliganism throughout the world. Most commonly, studies of hooliganism covered areas such as harassment, vandalism, fighting, theft, public intoxication, and crowd disorder revolving around the games of soccer in various countries. This phenomenon has been studied among the major four professional sports in the United States, yet there has been no extensive research on soccer “hooliganism” associated with Major League Soccer (MLS). This study examined the survey responses from 101 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) soccer players to identify their perceptions on severity of hooliganism and …

Increasing And Improving Diversity And Hiring Of Individuals With Disabilities In The Workplace, Joshua Zhang

McNair Research Journal SJSU

This paper is a literature review of several literature on disability, diversity,

human resource/human resource management, and hiring in the

workplace/organization. The research question is how can employers

improve and increase hiring of individuals with disabilities in their

organizations? The objectives of this literature review paper are 1. Research

and analyze existing literature on disability, diversity, and workplace hiring,

2. Identify any limitations in gaps in research literature, and 3. Propose and

suggest areas and topics for future research. Each of the academic sources

in this paper are presented and discussed along with analysis. Additionally,

recommendations on how to best …

Exploring The Causal Links Between Esg, R&D, And Firm Performance: Evidence From The Us Technology And Food Companies, Semra Boga, Gozde Bozkurt, Hasan Sadik Tatli, Tom Gillpatrick

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study examines the causal relationships between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, R&D expenditures, and financial performance in the technology and food sectors in the US. A panel dataset from 2012 – 2021 from the Thomson Reuters database was analysed for 12 food and 18 technology companies. The findings show that there are different causal relationships between sectors. While R&D investments in the technology sector positively affect firm performance by increasing ESG compliance, firm performance in the food sector directs ESG compliance, encouraging R&D investments. The study emphasizes that sectoral differences should be considered in sustainability and R&D strategies …

Decreasing Organizational Knowledge Loss With Collaborative Learning Teams, Sandy Laurence Lembree

JWU Dissertations & Theses

Knowledge in organizations continues to be lost during attrition (Cox & Overbay, 2023). The Baby Boomers are retiring (Cox & Overbay, 2023), younger generations move (Brown, 2023), and self-interested employees hide knowledge (Ahmad & Karim, 2019; Anand et al., 2022) Collaborative learning teams (CLTs) increase knowledge transfer, which retains organizational knowledge (Ahmad & Karim, 2019). This mixed methods research was undertaken to investigate what contributors made a group in an organization into a CLT. Autonomy, competence development, group relatedness, psychological safety, shared goals and objectives, and leadership collaboration encouragement were explored for their relationships with being a CLT. Experiences were …

Nba Player Types And Salaries: Assessing The Disparities In Pay, Nick Riccardi, Rodney J. Paul

Sport Management - All Scholarship

The purpose of this study was to identify player types that exist in the modern National Basketball Association (NBA), test whether player types are paid differently controlling for performance and other factors and construct successful rosters with cheaper payrolls.
We collected performance statistics and salary data for players and teams across five seasons (2018-19 to 2022-23). Cluster analysis is leveraged to group together player-seasons to identify the player types that exist in the NBA. Linear regression models are run to test for differences in pay by cluster membership while controlling for performance, age, and contractual details. Linear programming simulation models …

Impact Of Accounting Information Systems And Islamic Organizational Culture On Information Quality, Oelma Arfannur Azizi, Busra Busra, Marjulin Marjulin

Arab Economic and Business Journal

Amid growing demands for transparency and accuracy in financial management, an effective Accounting Information System plays a crucial role in ensuring that financial data is accurately. However, the implementation of such technology must be supported by a strong organizational culture,. The method employed in this research is a quantitative approach, utilizing inferential statistics to explain the impact of various research variables. The statistical tool used is Structural Equation Modeling -. The results of this study indicate that both the Accounting Information System and Islamic Organizational Culture have a positive and significant impact on the quality of accounting information

A Comprehensive Review On Gamification In Neurocybersecurity, Ms. Kritika

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The research investigates gamification methods as it applies to the emerging interdisciplinary domain that brings together cybersecurity with neuroscience and psychology. Neurocybersecurity implements neural concepts to protect digital systems from security threats while targeting the human vulnerabilities that present as the strongest points of attack. Several researchers have examined gamification techniques which incorporate game design elements to enhance cybersecurity training outcomes by improving user participation and knowledge retention and user conduct compliance. The research incorporates Self-Determination Theory along with Cognitive Load Theory to explain the design principles for efficient gamified interventions. The implementation of both cognitive performance improvement and neuroplasticity …