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View All ResearchConsequence of age gap on organizational dedication: A quantitative study of textile ind. In India
The chief aim of the current study is to explore the viable distinction in the dedication levels between the employees of Generation X (GenX) and Generation Y (GenY) in the rapidly changing work environment especially in the century of twenty-first. In addition, the study focuses on examining the strength and [...]
Smart assistive system for severely disabled patients
A smart assistive system is designed and implemented to provide severely disabled patients with a fair level of autonomy and ease of communication. The system is based on an interactive, custom-tailored, artefact-mitigated and fault-tolerant Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and is designed to work in real-time using an elaborate MATLAB code, Arduino [...]
Reflexivity in applying “inspiration economy” research: Changing the game to make the research groups “researchers”
The overarching aim of this research is to extend and examine the way in which the inspiration economy (IE) can be applied in different contexts and countries, bearing in mind how social and cultural contexts influence the way in which research methods and fields are utilized. This is achieved through [...]
Framework for route optimization of solid waste collection
Collecting, transport, disposal, and managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) within urban context is a challenge worldwide. It directly impacts; environmental, health and economic aspects of modern and smart urban cities. MSW transport is the most expensive item in MSW management and in some cases might take up most of the [...]
Competences and commitments on work related convictions of software professionals
The current research study evaluates the generational diversity that exist in the modern organizations and specifically the study focus on the generational differences between Gen-X and Y professionals who are employed in IT and ITES industry. The current research aimed to investigate the possibilities of generational differences towards work commitment [...]
M-Readiness assessment model development and validation: Investigation of readiness index and factors affecting readiness
It is important for distance learning institutions to be well prepared before designing and implementing any new technology based learning system to justify the investment and minimize failure risk. It can be achieved by systematically assessing the readiness of all stakeholders. This paper first proposes an m-readiness assessment process and [...]
Fitting school buildings to the requirements of physically disabled students in Algeria: An ergonomic study
Achieving development in any country is a joint responsibility and needs intensive efforts from all citizens; the able-bodied and the disabled. But how can people with disabilities contribute to this development if their work and environment are not fitted to them? In Algeria, according to the Algerian National Office of [...]
Thiamine-functionalized silver nanoparticles for the highly selective and sensitive colorimetric detection of Hg2+ ions
Hg2+ contamination is a serious threat to the environment; hence, the development of methods for its trace level detection is urgently required. To contribute in this domain, we report for the first time the application of a highly sensitive and selective colorimetric sensing platform for Hg2+ ions using thiamine-functionalized silver [...]
Does the provision of non-audit services affect auditor independence and audit quality? Evidence from bahrain
The main aim of this research is to investigate perceptions of respondents (auditors, accountants and financial managers) on the effect of provision of non-audit services (NAS) to audit clients companies upon auditor independence and audit quality. This study expands on previous work done on the effects of providing non-audit services [...]
Investigating the relationships between the built environment, the climate, walkability and physical activity in the Arabic peninsula: The case of Bahrain
Built environments have a profound effect on public health as they provide the background on which individuals make decisions to address their mobility, resulting in the adoption of varying degrees of physical activity. This is a logical adjunct to the natural environment which may or may not be conducive to [...]