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Utilization of a Grid Connected PV System to Power a Water Purifying Plant with Economic and Environmental Feasibility Analysis
No full textGrid connected Photo Voltaic (PV) system is designed to power a water purification plant mounted on the roof of a commercial building. The system is scaled to the water plant's requirements, and the tilt angle of the panels is calibrated to produce the most energy possible throughout the year. The return on investment must be attained in less than six years from commissioning, which is a lofty goal. Net metering feature which allows exporting excess energy to the grid is discussed and emphasized. The viability of this technique is highlighted, and simulations of the designed system are shown to back up its theoretical promises. Throughout the course of the project, the building's carbon footprint is reduced as well by over 200 tons of CO2 emissions. The study provides an environmental analysis to showcase this improvement
Exploring the Efficacy of Adopting English as the Medium of Instruction in Moral Education: A Study of an American Curriculum School in Sharjah, UAE
No full textMoral Education (ME) is a newly added subject to all schools’ curricula in the UAE to promote tolerance and foster global principles, morals, and values shared by the overall community. Although schools are eligible to choose between English and Arabic as the language of instruction to teach ME, many schools which include mainly Arab students have opted for English as the medium of instruction (EMI) to teach ME. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the policy of adopting EMI to teach ME at an American curriculum school in Sharjah, UAE. Moreover, eight English teachers and four members of the Senior Leadership Team were interviewed through three sets of semi-structured interviews. The study findings showed English language teachers’ disagreement with the policy. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated that teachers’ voices were fully disregarded while establishing the policy by the Senior Leadership Team
The Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Business Model Value Creation: The Mediating Effects of Dynamic Capability and Organisational Agility in Dubai’s Private Healthcare
No full textThis study examines the influence of stakeholder engagement on sustainable business model value creation, mediated by dynamic capability and organisational agility. As sustainability has become a pressing global priority, this has compelled organisations, including those in the healthcare sector, to integrate it into their strategic and operational practices to tackle the increasing environmental, social, and economic pressures. Dubai’s healthcare sector, in particular, faces rapid population growth, increasing resource consumption, and the imperative to align with national sustainability initiatives such as the UAE Vision 2050. Grounded in stakeholder theory, stakeholder engagement is positioned as a driver for value creation, while dynamic capability and organisational agility are conceived as core organisational capabilities that mediate this relationship. A quantitative research methodology was employed, using a survey research strategy and questionnaire research instrument to collect data from 245 private healthcare organisations in Dubai. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between stakeholder engagement and sustainable business model value creation. This effect is further conveyed through the partial mediation of dynamic capability and organisational agility, underscoring their strategic importance in enhancing a competitive advantage, organisational adaptability, and value creation. Theoretically, the study advances the project management scholarship by offering evidence-based insights into the integration of stakeholder engagement with organisational capabilities to strengthen sustainability outcomes. Practically, it equips healthcare leaders, policymakers, and project managers with actionable insights to align stakeholder engagement strategies with the long-term sustainability objectives
The Impact of Integrating ESD in Fostering Sustainable Behavior Among Young Children: Perspectives of teachers and parents in selected nurseries in the UAE
No full textThis study investigates the impact of integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into early childhood education in UAE nurseries. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 15 nurseries across three emirates through surveys, focus groups, and classroom observations.
Key findings include a significant positive correlation between ESD integration and children's sustainable behaviors, improved environmental awareness, and transfer of eco-friendly practices to home environments. Challenges identified include resource constraints and the need for enhanced teacher training.
The research contributes to limited literature on ESD in early childhood education in the UAE, offering recommendations for a UAE-specific ESD curriculum framework and increased investment in teacher professional development.
Limitations include a focus on urban nurseries. Future research should explore ESD implementation in diverse geographical settings within the UAE.
The study concludes that strategic ESD integration in early childhood education can foster environmentally conscious citizens, aligning with UAE's sustainability goals. A systemic approach to ESD implementation in nurseries is recommended to maximize impact on children's sustainable behavior.
Keywords: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Early Childhood Education, Sustainable Behavior, UAE Nurseries, Systems TheoryN/
Digitalization for Innovative Knowledge Management in Healthcare
No full textThis paper explores the relationship between knowledge management and innovation, specifically focusing on their impact on the healthcare sector. It also examines the interplay of knowledge management, digitalization, and management skills to foster effective innovation. Further, it employs a systematic mapping approach to reviewing and analyzing existing literature to identify key themes in comprehending the impact of knowledge management on innovation within healthcare organizations. The paper emphasizes the significance of a systematic mapping analysis of the role of knowledge management, management skills, and digitalization in achieving successful innovation in healthcare. The insights gained from this study have the potential to empower healthcare professionals, legislators, and researchers, guiding them in developing solutions and strategies to leverage knowledge management, digitalization, and managerial competencies to drive innovation and enhance healthcare outcomes. Furthermore, this study ventures into uncharted territory, exploring the efficacy of a unique combination of knowledge management, digitalization, and management skills. This novel approach holds the potential to revolutionize innovation within healthcare organizations
Perspectives of Healthcare Education Leadership on Nurses' Night Shift Sleeping Concerns in Abu Dhabi's Private Hospital
No full textSleep management is shift-work nurses' most significant challenge. Little is known about how they manage shift work-related sleeplessness in practice. Night shift nurses frequently encounter detrimental effects on their health and the quality of patient care. This paper focuses on exploring the viewpoints of healthcare education leaders regarding night shift challenges in nursing and specific treatment strategies, analyzed within the framework of educational leadership theory in a private hospital in the Abu Dhabi emirate. The research used qualitative methods, conducting semi-structured interviews with healthcare educator leaders to generate data to achieve the research aim. The findings show that night shift nurses endure a lot of challenges including effect on nurse health, effect on quality of patient care, and nurse professional development. The paper provides a number of recommendations to help reduce the challenges and to facilitate the effectiveness of nurses’ night shift
The Challenges of Implementing English Formative and Summative Assessments in Secondary Schools in the UAE: Perspectives of Teachers and School Leaders
No full textThis study addresses the challenges of implementing English language assessments in secondary schools that follow the Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Educators often encounter persistent issues that impact the effectiveness of assessments, despite the clear MoE assessment policy guide and planners. The embedded mixed-methods approach has been adopted in this study, and data were collected through a survey of 36 English teachers and interviews with 18 educators, including English teachers, IT teachers, and school leaders from four private secondary schools in Al Ain city. The results indicated that educators face several challenges, including time constraints, workload, large class sizes, student proficiency gaps, and persistent technical issues. Despite teachers' showing strong assessment literacy, these challenges hinder the effectiveness of assessment implementation. Also, a gap between formative and summative assessments was identified. Summative assessments are often given more importance, which may increase student anxiety and lead teachers to focus more on reading and writing skills. Recommendations include providing hands-on training focused on differentiated assessment strategies, integrating Bloom's Taxonomy, using AI tools for designing and grading assessments, and sharing assessment resources among teachers. It is also recommended that schools collect student feedback after assessments to improve their quality and relevance. The limitations of this study include a limited geographic scope and insufficient time to collect additional data. Despite this, the findings offer useful information about improving English assessment practices across secondary schools in the UAE.
Keywords: English language assessment, assessment implementation, UAE education, mixed-methods study, secondary school
Stakeholder Management in Construction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review
No full textStakeholder management (SM) is critical in project management. However, SM was less effective in the construction industry. Given the critical role and complexity of Stakeholder Management in Construction Projects (SMCP), this research has used a systematic literature review approach to select 56 articles for bibliometric and content analysis. Findings of this research provide a clear understanding of the state-of-the-art study on SMCP. These include communication as one of the major topics, the trend of this area is to integrate sustainability and BIM in SMCP. In addition, this study identified critical challenges in SMCP: (1) Dynamic management of stakeholders. (2) Increasing interest in the construction industry to promote digital transformation in SMCP. (3) Integrate sustainability into SM. Although the limited search scope reflects the overall development of SMCP research trends, it may overlook some research not included in them. Overall, this comprehensive review of SMCP provides valuable insights for researchers, giving them a detailed view of previous studies and it recommends future research agenda
The Impact of Leadership on School Improvement: An Analysis of Leadership Practices, Academic Performance and Engagement in Selected Private Schools in Dubai
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This study investigates leadership practices in private schools in Dubai and their impact on student academic performance and engagement. The research used the thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with school leaders and teachers. Key leadership practices identified include training sessions, collaboration, fostering innovation and encouraging leadership roles. Through quantitative analysis, the study examines how these practices relate to survey and report data. The findings show that while some practices positively correlate with engagement, they may also present challenges, such as misalignments with academic priorities or inconsistent implementation. Cultural and institutional contexts significantly influence the effectiveness of these practices. The research provides valuable insights into leadership behaviours that either support or hinder student performance in the UAE context. The recommendations for school leaders focus on balancing the vision of the leaders, distributive practices, strategic leadership, culture and academic rigour for their effective implementation. The study also emphasises promoting feedback-driven actions and ensuring professional development is effectively implemented.
Keywords: leadership, performance, engagemen