Metaverse Technology in Communication Practices: A Case Study of IT Products Retailers in the UAE DOI Creative Commons
Faycal Farhi, Riadh Jeljeli, Khaled Zamoum

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Emerging Science Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(3), P. 928 - 942

Published: May 10, 2023

Introduction: Retail companies aim to provide their customers with improved customer support and public relations services. For this purpose, metaverse technology is one of the most preferred approaches improving customers’ buying post-purchase experiences. Aims: This research also examined acceptance among IT products services in United Arab Emirates. Methods: The researchers employed a self-proposed study model used structural equation modeling approach. Results: Results revealed that relative advantage significantly affects relations. However, transparency does not affect service significantly, while effect perceived compatibility on remained insignificant significant. Finally, technological insignificant. Besides, Overall, results supported role certain factors proposed by diffusion innovation theory context PR support, which further accelerating adoption retailers UAE. Conclusion: Thus, concludes only highlight its but address importance retail Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-03-019 Full Text: PDF

Language: Английский

Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Social and Computer Anxiety in E-Learning Settings: Students’ Perceptions at the University Level DOI Open Access
Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Raghad Alfaisal, Said A. Salloum

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Electronics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(22), P. 3662 - 3662

Published: Nov. 9, 2022

The learning environment usually raises various types of anxiety based on the student’s abilities to use technology and their overcome negative feelings an individual being watched all time criticized. Hence, learners still feel anxious while using computers socializing in e-learning environment. Learners who are faced with computer AI tools confused frustrated. uneasiness stems from or uneasiness, which is highly evident daily interaction artificial intelligence devices contexts. To investigate this phenomenon empirically, a questionnaire was distributed among group undergraduate students studying different majors. This study aims role social at university level. Universities Gulf area those implementing systems. In spite this, recent studies have shown that most universities resistant online systems; hence, it necessary determine type creates such resistance relationship other external variables as motivation, satisfaction self-efficacy. Students would be more likely participate effectively courses accessible electronic channels when degree low. study, we proposed theoretical framework environments region. We examined how satisfaction, motivation self-efficacy can negatively positively affect these two anxiety.

Language: Английский

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Measuring Institutions’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Online Learning Environments: Integrating the Innovation Diffusion Theory with Technology Adoption Rate DOI Open Access
Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Raghad Alfaisal, Said A. Salloum

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Electronics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(20), P. 3291 - 3291

Published: Oct. 12, 2022

Artificial intelligence applications (AIA) increase innovative interaction, allowing for a more interactive environment in governmental institutions. is user-friendly and embraces an effective number of features among the different services it offers. This study aims to investigate users’ experiences with AIA purposes Gulf area. The conceptual model comprises adoption properties (namely trialability, observability, compatibility, complexity), relative advantage, ease doing business, technology export. novelty paper lies its that correlates both personal characteristics technology-based features. results show variables diffusion theory have positive impact on two business practical implications current are significant. We urge concerned authorities sector understand significance each factor encourage them make plans, according order factors. managerial provide insights into implementation systems enhance development they offer facilitate their use by all users.

Language: Английский

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Assessing customers perception of online shopping risks: A structural equation modeling–based multigroup analysis DOI Creative Commons
Mahmaod Alrawad, Abdalwali Lutfi,

Sundus Alyatama

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Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 103188 - 103188

Published: Nov. 29, 2022

Increasing evidence shows the role of perceived risk in customers' attitude and intention to use online shopping services. However, literature disagreement regarding types risks that influence purchase intention. Therefore, this study aims empirically identify most relevant sources uncertainties associated with services investigate sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, experience) on levels using data collected through a survey questionnaire. A total 558 participants were selected across three countries (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait). The responses evaluated structural equation modeling multigroup analysis. analysis showed tested uncertainty, only had significant decisions: financial risk, information privacy risk. Regarding moderating variables, previous experience has effect. At same time, gender age found not affect relationship between These findings may help stores understand concerns when considering shopping. limitations theoretical managerial implications present are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Factors Affecting the Adoption of Digital Information Technologies in Higher Education: An Empirical Study DOI Open Access
Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Khadija Alhumaid,

Abid Aldhuhoori

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Electronics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(21), P. 3572 - 3572

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

In this study, we present the results of an assessment initiative that seeks to transcend application digital information in higher education sector by recommending integrative approach quantifies both flow and tutors’ quality impacts concerning technology acceptance model (TAM) constructs perceived experience (DIE). There is a mounting evidence educational institutions prioritize tutors do not, generally, take into account limited exposure technologies. Data gathered from survey 485 college students were used evaluate hypotheses. The findings show users’ perceptions value DIE may depend on several extrinsic conditions improve their experiences learning teaching. user’s traits, such as technological preparedness, are vital determining ease use. some cultures, superior tutor further increase technology’s usefulness. intention adopt also be highly influenced other variables flow. Therefore, academic must reevaluate usefulness tool for improving sections. This research its focus environments which has significant impact teaching setting. Future works concentrate health or monetary organizations.

Language: Английский

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The impact of empowering internal auditors on the quality of electronic internal audits: A case of Jordanian listed services companies DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Zakaria AlQudah, Abdalwali Lutfi, Shadi Habis Abualoush

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International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 100183 - 100183

Published: June 8, 2023

This study emphases on the top management empowerments to internal auditors, namely, general qualification, electronic qualification and independence, affecting quality of audits in Jordanian Listed Service Companies.This paper used 144 usable questionnaires from auditors listed service companies.The gathered data were analysed utilizing "Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)''.The results reveal that independence have a significant effect audits, as supported by resource-based view.Due importance companies' sector context Jordan, are helpful audit profession decision makers offering new legislation profession.Future research may consider other factors hinder such task complexity or organizational culture.

Language: Английский

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Influence of Digital Accounting System Usage on SMEs Performance: The Moderating Effect of COVID-19 DOI Open Access
Abdalwali Lutfi,

Saleh Nafeth Alkelani,

Malak Akif Al-Khasawneh

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 15048 - 15048

Published: Nov. 14, 2022

In the literature, studies have evidenced efforts adopted by firms to develop digital technology with hope of achieving sustainable decisions and competitive performance. However, yet provide an extensive explanation mechanisms used in their adoption impact enhance value, particularly among small medium enterprises (SMEs). this regard, accounting information has served as a fundamental basis for business decision-making use paved way efficiency effectiveness functions modifying relating such functions. More specifically, system (DAS) enables reporting processing large transaction amounts generates data required analysis. despite these advantages, SMEs been slow usage DASs. Accordingly, study drew upon resource-based view theory technology-organization-environment framework propose integrated model examining determinants using DAS SMEs. The proposed encapsulates performance aspect DAS. utilized self-administered survey questionnaire primary collection instrument. Data from 183 Jordan were analyzed partial least squares-structural equation modeling. findings reveal that compatibility, organizational readiness, top management support government all had significant effects on usage, which, turn, positive effect With regard moderating effects, COVID-19 was found role usage–DAS relationship. explain can obtain optimum performance, thereby contributing literature antecedents current technology/information systems. recommends prepare carry out campaign concerning importance DASs

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Effect of Perceived Security, Perceived Trust, and Information Quality on Mobile Payment Usage through Near-Field Communication (NFC) in Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access
Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Ali Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Fahad Alturise

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Electronics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(23), P. 3926 - 3926

Published: Nov. 28, 2022

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of near-field communication (NFC) usage for mobile payments in Saudi Arabia. In order develop a mathematical framework acceptance NFC quality information payments, researchers have combined technological model (TAM) and idea perceived risk. An online physical 1217 portable credit card holders Arabia was conducted. Exploratory confirmatory analyses were utilized analyze factor structure measurement items, Smart PLS 2.0 from structural equation modeling (SEM) used assess theories hypotheses that had been put forth. The results show (1) social influence, element risk, subjective norms each negative influence on preconceptions trust payment methods using NFC; (2) all positive effect satisfaction with security electronic (3) ease use has confidence digital (4) NFC. As consequence these findings, users’ attitudes regarding behavioral intentions utilize can be revealed. created unique approach assessing perceptions, trust, uptake consequence, banks may find this research useful as they implement new strategies attract more customers, such security, brand adaption.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the Intention to Adopt Cloud Accounting during COVID-19 DOI Open Access
Mohamed Saad, Abdalwali Lutfi, Mohammed Amin Almaiah

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Electronics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(24), P. 4092 - 4092

Published: Dec. 8, 2022

The information technology (IT) revolutionization aside with the emergence of COVID-19 have catalyzed cloud-computing services and systems multiple end-user benefits for online business management, specifically in accounting discipline. For example, cloud enables significant reduction organisational IT investment flexible access to a large group scalable resources. small medium size enterprises (SMEs) independently engage fundamental bookkeeping responsibilities rather than hiring external auditors same services. As cloud-based adoption remains preliminary stage within Jordanian businesses, this study applied technology, organisation, environment model explore among SMEs. data were gathered from 156 SME owners or managers structured survey questionnaire. recommended framework encompassed seven determinants that influenced intention. Resultantly, except Perceived knowledge uncertainty factor, proposed hypotheses supported as aforementioned factors (relative advantages, security concerns, top management support, organizational readiness, competitor’s intensity suppliers computing support) positively significantly outcomes could facilitate field decision-makers practitioners by investigating an actual case based on essentiality its application.

Language: Английский

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A systematic literature review of the acceptability of the use of Metaverse in education over 16 years DOI Open Access
Hui Wen Chua, Zhonggen Yu

Journal of Computers in Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 615 - 665

Published: May 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Role of E-Accounting Adoption on Business Performance: The Moderating Role of COVID-19 DOI Open Access
Abdalwali Lutfi,

Saleh Nafeth Alkelani,

Hamza Alqudah

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Journal of risk and financial management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 617 - 617

Published: Dec. 19, 2022

In the last decade, information systems (ISs) have made dynamic developments in light of their ability to enhance performances businesses. relation this, an organization that is effectively and efficiently managed often displays optimum performance using financial such as electronic accounting (e-accounting). Thus, essentially, e-accounting utilized for automation operational processes improving business efficiency performance. More currently, development has laid credence businesses a way influence cannot be exaggerated. Nevertheless, past studies evidenced successful depends on critical success factors, hence this study primarily aims conduct evaluation DeLone McLean’s system model (DM ISM) among firms Jordan. specifically, determines quality, service usage, user satisfaction The current adopted quantitative method, applying self-administered survey questionnaire purpose data collection from 104 users. This employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) validate data, based findings, quality affect use; had no significant impact use, but use Moreover, positively extension IS literature, particularly those focused determining effects benefits. validated proposed context Jordanian contributes both literature practice e-accounting. provided implications, limitations, recommendations future research.

Language: Английский

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