Purpose - This study examines the determinants affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in Jordanian audit businesses, emphasizing age disparities among auditors. This study significantly contributes by analyzing generational differences in blockchain technology (BCT) uptake, offering...

When refugees flee abroad, they carry the legacy of their traumatic experiences across borders. While there are over 43 million refugees worldwide, the long-term effects of conflict exposure on their well-being remain poorly understood. This paper examines how pre-displacement exposure to...

Solid waste management is one of the most pressing urban governance issues in low- and middle-income countries. Because waste volumes are increasing, the associated fiscal, environmental and health costs will also rise. The idea of working with informal waste workers to address this problem is...

Poor nutritional choices and unhealthy behaviors are considered responsible for the rise in childhood overweight and obesity and may reinforce each other, creating a vicious cycle. This paper studies a primary school intervention designed to break the cycle early in life by replacing date bars...

The explosive growth of financial technology (Fintech) has transformed the credit and equity markets, providing small businesses with unprecedented access to capital and driving financial inclusion. However, how this financial inclusion affects the effectiveness of capital allocation remains...

This benchmarking study situates Jordan's trade indicators relative to comparators (Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) with descriptive analysis. Using indicators for port competitiveness, geopolitical stability, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation within a...

Background: The retail sector in Jordan is adopting Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Nevertheless, there is a lack of empirical evidence to inform retail managers regarding the impact of I4.0 adoption on environmental, economic, and social...

The growing dependenceon mobile technology and the drive for financial inclusivity in the developing world are driving the use of e-wallets as a key agenda for governments and FinTech solution providers. The objective of this research is to examine the factorsthat influence consumers' intention...

This study examines the relationships between human resource management (HRM) strategies, corporate governance, employee well-being, and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the private healthcare sector of Amman, Jordan. Using a quantitative research design and structural...

Sectoral vulnerability to distinct crisis types in small, open, and geopolitically exposed markets-such as Jordan-remains insufficiently quantified, constraining targeted policy design and portfolio allocation. This study's primary purpose is to establish a transparent, comparable metric of...

With growing competition in today's business environments, organizations rely on Performance Measurement Systems (PMSs) to address challenges, assess progress, and enhance performance. While PMSs have been extensively researched, their impact on organizational performance remains a topic of...

This study aims to explore how Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) influences Jordanian banks' performance. It focuses on four CDR dimensions-"social, technological, economic, and environmental"-and examines the mediating role of firm size in these relationships. This study is the first to...

Solid waste management is one of the most pressing urban governance issues in low- and middle-income countries. Because waste volumes are increasing, the associated fiscal, environmental and health costs will also rise. The idea of working with informal waste workers to address this problem is...

This study examines the role of technocrats in Jordan's public administration, with a focus on their influence during socio-economic crises. While technocrats are increasingly prominent in governance, their contributions remain underexplored, particularly in contexts where political and...

Through the synergy between an independent audit committee (AC) and the high-quality external audit, the opportunities for unethical management behavior, including tax avoidance, can be significantly reduced. Independent audit committees and fair audit fees jointly strengthen governance by...

This study aims to identify the impact of digital infrastructure in its dimensions (hardware components, software, communication networks, databases, human skills) on the performance of employees in its combined dimensions (work speed, work quality, and knowledge of work requirements) with the...

The largest cash transfer program in Jordan, operated by the National Aid Fund (NAF), regularly benefited approximately 100,000 households by the end of 2018 (almost 10 percent of the population. NAF provides cash transfers in the range of US $28 to $254 to 16 different categories of vulnerable...

This research examines the impact of customer engagement on the speed of innovation in the Telecom sector in Jordan, focusing on the mediating roles of employee creativity and innovation capability. The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data...

In the Mashreq countries of Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, women's economic opportunities are significantly constrained, with female labor force participation rates among the lowest globally. Women face considerable employment barriers, which include safety concerns related to harassment in public...

This study develops a holistic framework for assessing risks in sustainable supply chain innovation (SSCI) within Jordan's garment, textile, and leather (GTL) industry, addressing critical challenges posed by demand volatility, customer concentration, and price competition. Using multi-criteria...

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to underscore the influence exerted by organizational culture on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs), leveraging the mediation of Total Quality Management (TQM) interventions and benchmarking...

This article examines the role of local industrial relations, specifically workplace unions and collective bargaining, in improving the working conditions of apparel factories exporting to multinational brands and retailers. Drawing on a unique data set collected in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Haiti,...

This study aimed to identify the impact of the e-marketing mix on brand equity in the Jordanian banking sector. This study used a descriptive analysis approach. The study population consisted of all (13) commercial banks in Jordan listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. A random sample of...

Background: The present study investigates Industry 4.0's (I4.0) impact on supply chain capabilities (SCCs), supply chain innovation (SCI), and supply chain performance (SCP). The influence of SCCs and SCI on SCP is also explored. Additionally, the mediating impacts of SCCs and SCI on the...

This study explores the impact of cybersecurity practices on supply chain performance in the Jordanian banking sector. A survey was used to obtain data from managers and customers. Data from 40 managers' and 250 digital banking customers' surveys were collected, of which 220 were valid to be...

Refugees require assistance for basic needs like housing but local host communities may feel excluded from that assistance, potentially affecting community relations. This study experimentally evaluates the effect of a housing assistance program for Syrian refugees in Jordan on both the...

In recent years, Jordan has increasingly strengthened its commitment to enhancing public service delivery through digital public infrastructure (DPI). DPI refers to foundational and reusable digital platforms and building blocks-such as digital ID, digital payments, and data sharing-that...

This paper investigates the socio-economic and the energy changes that have taken place in six developing countries characterized by established tourism economies. By considering the years 2000 and 2021, the MuSIASEM approach is used to analyse the energy allocation and use that have taken place...

Background: Cities worldwide face continuous challenges in sustainable development, particularly in transportation systems where decisions have long-lasting impacts on urban infrastructure and quality of life. The evaluation of sustainable transportation alternatives requires careful...

Financial fragility among non-financial corporations (NFCs) has become a critical concern in developing economies, where both firm-specific and macroeconomic conditions shape corporate financial stability. Understanding these dynamics is essential to enhancing corporate resilience and informing...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing urban planning by enhancing the simulation of urban growth and land-use changes. Most AI models often fail to predict how proposed development areas will shape future expansion, leading to misaligned planning and urban sprawl. This study addresses...