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Electronic Management Systems and their Effective Role in Supporting Employee Performance in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh: An Empirical Study
Full text linkThis study aimed at examining and analyzing the impact of the application of the electronic management system on the performance of employees in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh. It sought to identify the reality of the application of the electronic management system in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh from the point of view of the working employees, and the role of this application in the development of administrative performance in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh. As well, it tried to depict the most influential electronic management system on the performance of the working employees, the viewpoint of the employees working in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, and finally, the existence of a statistically significant correlation between the electronic management system used and the performance of the employees working in King Fahd City in Riyadh. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher opted for the descriptive approach. In this study, the researcher targeted the employees working in King Fahd Medical City, using an electronically distributed questionnaire. The number of this questionnaire respondents was (150) responses. The researcher designed the study questionnaire consisting of four main axes, including (54) phrases. The answers were subject to the Five-point Likert scale. The study reached many results, the most important of which are that the employees of King Fahd Medical City strongly agreed that the medical city has electronic systems programs in order to save and retrieve data with a mean of (4.740) and a standard deviation of (0.469). The results also indicated that the electronic management systems used in the medical city contribute to the speed of work completion with a mean of (4.413) and a standard deviation of (0.667), and that electronic management systems contribute to facilitating the process of control and follow-up with a mean of (4,393). Moreover, among the results of applying electronic management systems to employees’ development in King Fahd Medical City was that paper transactions were dispensed with and the focus became on the electronic system with a mean of (4,620) and a standard deviation of (0.526). As well, electronic management systems contributed to making contact among the administrative departments with a mean of (4,440) and a standard deviation of (0.629). The study also found that there is an effectiveness of the electronic systems used, through the presence of statistical significance at the level of (0.000). The results showed that the most effective electronic management systems on the performance of employees were the electronic transactions system, followed by the performance management system (PMS). Finally, the study recommended the need to adopt the use of Electronic systems in medical institutions, abandoning paper systems and replacing them with an electronic system
The Facilities and Incentives for Entrepreneurship in a Resource-Based Economy: A Review on Industrial Sector
Full text linkEntrepreneurship is critical for economic development. In economies where entrepreneurs can be flexible, promote their ideas, and reap the advantages, society benefits the most. When exposed to severe regulatory challenges, entrepreneurs either relocate to more creative nations or shift their focus from productive to wealth-generating activities. The goal of this intellectual study is to look at the origins of entrepreneurship. The importance of the socioeconomic environment in determining "resource capacity" (knowledge, relationships, and financial resources gathered by entrepreneurs) is examined in this research. The 'Organic Square' of entrepreneurs (resource capacity, market, economic structure, and public policy) defines the human traits of entrepreneurs as well as environmental influences. It's a tool for researching entrepreneurs in a variety of social, economic, and political situations. By examining the assets and limits of the business environment, we may demonstrate this function. We stress the need of considering the production system's structural characteristics while developing future company policies. This research explores assumptions between the resource integration process and the enterprise's performance, while resource integration capacity plays an essential role as a contingency factor, using a theoretical contingency viewpoint and a resource-based perspective. Finally, based on the research findings, recommendations for future research and management implications are addressed
Role of Socio-Economic and Personal Factors in Dropping of the Children in Jammu: A Case Study
Full text linkThis study aimed to seek the personal and socio-economic causes for dropping of the children at the primary level in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir. The main objectives of the study were: 1) To investigate the causes of high dropout at primary level. 2) To determine the socio-economic and personal factors that causes children to drop out. 3) To determine the attitude of parents towards education as a factor that causes children to dropout. 4) To determine strategies of reducing the dropout among pupils. Random sampling technique was used. The research study is descriptive in its nature. For conducting the study two types of questionnaires were prepared - one for children, and one for parents. After collection of data the data was analyzed using percentage method. Results of the study showed that majority of the parents were illiterate, belonged to low caste, unemployed, having very low socio-economic status and have poor attitude towards education
Digital Citizenship among Saudi Community Colleges’ Undergraduates: Reality and Requirements for Enablement
Full text linkThis mixed mode study aims at examining digital citizenship among Saudi university undergraduates at the community college at the University of Tabuk. The objective of the study is manifested in three main axes; first, measuring the Saudi university undergraduates' perceptions of four categories of digital citizenship: Ethics, Media and Information Literacy, Engagement, and Critical Resistance. Second, investigate points of similarities and differences between male and female participants concerning the aforementioned categories. Lastly, the study explores the potential avenues for digital citizenship enablement within the selected context. 560 (280 females & 280 males) undergraduates participated in the study. Their age varied from 21 to 24 years old. The researchers designed a scale based on Ribble’s (2015) and Siemens’ (2005) theory of connectivism theoretical framework of digital citizenship. Two research instruments were used to collect data from participants in this study including an online questionnaire survey and an interview for 10 undergraduates (5 males & 5 females). Conducting exploratory factor analysis showed that the questionnaire had discriminant and convergent validity. 72.50% total variance was discussed by the nine applied digital citizenship factors. The findings of the study showed no statistical differences between undergraduates’ digital citizenship uses related to gender, educational level, and age. In addition, the results indicated there was a statistical difference between undergraduates’ digital citizenship uses credited to their regular practices with electronic devices
No Frequency Effect but Spacing Effect in Words-Writing
Full text linkLearners frequently write L2 words down to learn words. There is frequency effect in incidental vocabulary acquisition and spacing effect in word pair study, but there is no study about whether the above results can be generalized to words-writing. This study aimed to explore frequency effect and spacing effect in words-writing. Ninety-one subjects were divided into three groups to write 16 words down with form and meaning. Group one wrote 16 words down 3 times in one learning episode without any spacing, group two wrote 16 words down 6 times in one learning episode without any spacing, but group 3 wrote 16 words down 3 times in 2 learning episodes with 20 minutes interval. The results showed that frequency effect did not promote L2 words learning; but spacing effect did. In other words, spacing effect in word pair study can but frequency effect in incidental vocabulary acquisition can not be generalized to words-writing. It is suggested that learners do not write words down for many times without spacing, but spaced their words-writing
An Expanded Spacing Advantage over Equal Spacing on Grammar Learning
Full text linkSpacing effect is a robust phenomenon especially in cognitive psychology. Many studies proved that there was spacing effect in L2 words learning, but there are sparse studies about whether spacing effect, especially expanded spacing advantage, can be generalized to L2 grammar learning. The present study aims to examine spacing effect on L2 grammar learning. Ninety-seven subjects studied 3 tenses within one week in 3 groups. Group one studied 3 tenses in only one learning episode, namely massed group; group two on day 1, day 2, day 4 and day 7 (1-2-3), namely expanded spacing; group three on day 1, day 3 day 5 and day 7 (2-2-2), namely equal spacing. Results showed that there was spacing effect on L2 grammar learning; expanded spacing had an advantage over equal spacing not only in short-term memory but also in long-term memory. In other words, spacing effect, especially expanded spacing advantage in words learning, can be generalized to L2 grammar learning. Therefore, it is suggested that teachers teach students L2 grammar in an expanded schedule
Efficiency of Working Capital Management using Y-Score Model: An Evidence of BSE SENSEX.
Full text linkDue to supply chain interruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic posed substantial issues in managing working capital. The current study looks at the effectiveness of working capital management among non-financial firms listed in the BSE SENSEX from the 2010-11 to 2019-20. The Y-Score model and its various constituents were used to analyse the efficiency of working capital management. In addition, various regression models have been developed for the desired level of efficiency. The overall Y-Score model depicts that the firms listed in the BSE SENSEX perform well in managing working capital during the study period. Furthermore, the Sun Pharmaceutical Inds Ltd was the only successful firm followed by Nestle India Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd to achieve the target level of efficiency. The study suggests that companies listed in BSE SENSEX should improve their sales faster than tangible assets and also firms should improve their cash flows
An Ethnographic Probe on the Cultural Values and Symbols of Generation Z Students: Implications for Course Contextualization
Full text linkThis research aimed to look into the cultural values and symbols of Generation Z Students as implications for contextualizing Physical Education courses in one of the leading State Universities in the Philippines to make learning more engaging and responsive to the needs and interests of students. This research employed a qualitative ethnographic research design with 205 research participants who participated in focus group discussions, extensive field observations, in-depth interviews, and field notes. The findings revealed seven (7) cultural values, namely: bonding, relaxing, able to share, knowing how to get along, updated with trends, being aware of surroundings, and open-mindedness; and three (3) symbols: gadget, online games, and social media were identified as essential implications in the contextualization of Physical Education course. This resulted in the conceptualization of a contextualized course syllabus in Tertiary Physical Education as a potential reference in the effective delivery of instruction.
Biocontrol of Some Fungal Pathogen that Cause Plant Diseases by Some Bio Agents
Full text linkFungal plant pathogens are among the most important factors that cause serious losses to agricultural products every year. Biological control of plant diseases including fungal pathogens has been considered a viable alternative method to chemical control. In plant pathology, biocontrol applied some microbes to suppress soil borne and airborne pathogens in an attempt to replace existing methods of chemical control by fungicides, which often lead to resistance in plant pathogens. In this review, we present the effect of mycorrhizae, actinomycetes and Trichoderma on plant growth and biocontrol of some fungal pathogens under stress conditions. The biological performance of mycorrhizae and Actinomycetes in soil is important for plant growth and development in stressed environments. In agriculture, plant growth promoting Actinomycetes can be used as biocontrol microorganisms and they had a big role in antibiotic production. They are well- known as active producers of a wide range of secondary metabolites, antibiotics and volatile organic compounds that can inhibit the growth of phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria. In particular, mycorrhizae and Trichoderma spores are found in soil and enhance both plant growth and decrease fungal infections. These antagonistic microorganisms are abundant in soils around the roots of economically and nutritionally valuable crops. Their interactions with plant pathogens can significantly affect plant health in various ways. Different mode of actions of biocontrol-active microorganisms in controlling fungal plant diseases include hyper parasitism, predation, antibiosis, cross protection, competition for site and nutrient and induced resistance. In conclusion, some microorganisms can used to suppress some phytopathogens and improve plant growth
In-Country Situationers of the Philippine Contributions to the Seafarer’s Global Labor Market
Full text linkGlobal indicators suggest that the demand for seafarers will continue to increase in the succeeding years due to the foreseen expansion of international trades across the different economies of the world. The role of the Philippines being one of the top producing countries of both ratings and officers is salient in addressing this demand in the labor market. In this study, the different in-country situationers relative to the capacity of the Philippines to supply the expected need of seafarers are examined. This study utilized the reports from international organizations; the data generated, and issuances by the Philippine government agencies responsible for regulating and supervising the maritime education and deployment of seafarers in the country. This study establishes that all indicators show that there is an annual decrease in the number of seafarers being produced by the Philippines commencing from the number of individuals who finish a maritime degree to the number of maritime officers who passed the required theoretical examination