MPC track follower for self-driving cars

Authors: Farag W., Saleh Z.
In this paper, a comprehensive Model-Predictive-Control (MPC) controller that enables effective complex track maneuvering for Self-Driving Cars (SDC) is proposed. The paper presents the full design details and the implementation stages of the proposed SDC-MPC. The controller receives several input signals such as an accurate car position measurement from the [...]

Business process reengineering impact on SMEs operations: Evidences from GCC region

Authors: Aziz W.A.
Pioneered in the 1990s, business process reengineering (BPR) is focused on value addition. The theory and practice of business reengineering have evolved over the years with globalisation and technology becoming key parts of business. Despite these changes, BPR implementation in SMEs has received limited attention. Given that SMEs play an [...]

Blockchain security architecture: A review technology platform, security strength and weakness

Authors: Al-Abbasi L., El-Medany W.
Blockchain, is the new trending revolution innovation that leverages business process and data sharing, by eliminating the centralization or intermediates. The technology has been attracting huge attention and many organizations are looking to adopt it. The decentralization, security immutability, data sharing and other blockchain advantages that have been explored reinforce [...]

Exploring ICT-enabled sustainability innovations development: A conceptual study

Authors: Kurnia S., Mahbubur Rahim Md., Samson D., Sedera D., Mazen A.
There have been global concerns with the sustainability of our planet for future generations. Organizations have been paying attention to harness the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to support the development of innovations that can address global sustainability issues. However, currently little is known about how organizations can [...]

Traffic management system using vanet on cloud and smart phone

Authors: Hasan A.J., Al-Omary A.
Many countries around the world are suffering from traffic jam created by the increase numbers of cars in their streets. This is reflected directly in increasing the number of accidents and casualties. As driver’s safety is considered important, most of the vehicle manufacturers are working to increase the safety standards [...]

Strategic information systems planning in Kingdom of Bahrain: Factors and impact of adoption

Authors: Al-Ammary J.H., Al-Doseri S., Al-Blushi Z., Al-Blushi N., Aman M.
SISP in most of the Arabian countries is merely tackled to plan for resources allocation and project-based planning without considering the strategic role of IT in achieving the business goals. Therefore, the current research tackled to investigate the current situation regarding the adoption of SISP in the Kingdom of Bahrain. [...]

The status of innovation in Saudi Universities

Authors: Khayati A., Selim M.
In light of globalization and rapid economic changes, innovation became a necessity for all organizations. Innovation differs from one type of organization to another, and is considered more complex in the case of universities. This paper deals with innovation in Saudi universities, and searches to analyze its main features based [...]

Risks of using smart devices for drivers

Authors: Gazder U., Al-Malkf Y., Alani M.S.
Advancements in technology have brought a lot of ease to modern day life. On the other hand, its abuse has some negative aspects as well. This study focuses on highlighting one such issue which is related to use of smart devices by drivers. This would be a pioneering study in [...]

Transformational leadership and innovative work behavior in an IT department of a public organization in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Authors: Al-Shammari M.M., Khalifa N.Y.
The purpose of this study is to provide an understanding of the role that transformational leadership plays in innovative work behavior of employees in an IT department of a public organization in Bahrain. An online questionnaire hyperlink was sent to 127 randomly chosen employees. The completed and submitted questionnaires were [...]

Strategic management role in boosting hotel performance [Rola zarządzania strategicznego w podniesieniu wyników działania hoteli]

Authors: Kaliappen N., Suan C.L., Almutairi S.S., Almutairi M.A.
The foremost aim of this paper is to examine the right linkage of specific market orientation, innovation strategy and organizational performance of 114 hotels in Malaysia. Data were drawn from census method on 475 hotels’ top and middle managers who are responsible for the progress of innovation and market orientation [...]
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