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Numerous specialists and associations have invested energy into building managerial positioning frameworks by concentrating on various rules and different strategies. These frameworks produce various positions for establishment because of methodological contrasts that emerge from the determination of markers, loads, information assortment, and examination. This paper reports on the calculated and methodological contrasts in college positioning frameworks and focuses on the circumstance in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The writing audit exhibits a bigger than anticipated requirement for a national positioning framework for Jordan to recognize the situation of a particular college contrasted with others. In a vital administration setting, policymakers need to create and send techniques related to the advanced education framework. The instance of the positioning of the executive's divisions was analyzed to develop an establishment for a national field-based positioning framework. Therefore, a structure for positioning of the executive's divisions in Jordanian colleges is proposed.

This study aimed to assess the influence of advertising content on social media platforms on the satisfaction levels of customers of Palestinian cellular telecommunications companies, specifically Jawwal and Ooredoo, in Ramallah. The study employed a convenience sampling method to distribute questionnaires, resulting in a response rate of 91%. The findings of the study indicated a positive correlation between social media advertising content and customer satisfaction, particularly concerning its dimensions, namely credibility, enjoyment, excitement, and information. Moreover, the study underscored the respondents' keen interest in understanding the impact of social media advertising content on customer satisfaction. Recommendations included avoiding the repetition of content to prevent diminishing levels of excitement and interest among consumers. Moreover, the study advocated for the engagement of specialized personnel to oversee advertising posts on social media platforms, fostering trust and interaction between customers and the company. Additionally, the study advised seeking expertise in digital marketing to optimize the company's marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of credibility and trust in advertising endeavors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Incorporating sustainability concepts at all decision-making stages in the construction of residential buildings is essential to maximize benefits without compromising functionality. This study aimed to identify and analyze the obstacles hindering the application of Agile Project Management (APM) in residential construction projects. The research specifically addressed the following questions: What are the key barriers to APM adoption in Nigerian residential construction projects? How do these barriers impact the effectiveness of APM in promoting sustainability? A questionnaire survey was distributed to 120 construction professionals in Nigeria, capturing insights on APM challenges. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to categorize these obstacles into four main areas: social, economic, human factors, and culture and expectations. Subsequently, partial least squares-structural equation modeling was used to construct a model assessing the significance of these barriers. The findings revealed that economic factors, with a statistical significance coefficient of 0.516, are the most significant barriers to APM adoption. Social factors, cultural expectations, and human factors also play notable roles, though to a lesser extent. The outcomes provide valuable guidance for decision-makers in Nigeria's construction sector, emphasizing the need for strategies that address economic constraints and foster greater adoption of APM practices to achieve cost reduction and enhanced sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainability principles should be incorporated into all decision-making stages for residential construction projects to ensure maximum revenue while maintaining essential residential building services. This study identifies and analyzes the critical success factors (CSFs) necessary for implementing agile project management (APM) in residential construction projects. Data were collected from 120 professionals in the Nigerian construction industry through questionnaire surveys to understand the implementation of APM. The CSFs were obtained from previous research and analyzed within the specific context of the Nigerian construction industry through questionnaire surveys. The CSFs were grouped into two main categories using exploratory factor analysis: dynamic project optimization and agile project foundations. The model for the CSFs was developed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study found that the dynamic project optimization element had the most significant impact on the model, highlighting its importance as a key CSF in APM implementation. These results support the adoption of APM within Nigeria's construction industry as stakeholders and professionals seek effective strategies to reduce costs and improve sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the farmers' behavioural intention (BI) to adopt Internet of things platforms (IoT-P) in the agriculture context by comparing two well-known theories: the united theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), and the decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB) with the integration of innovation resistance theory (IRT). Design/methodology/approach: Purposive sampling was used to get responses from 267 potential farmers to examine their IoT-P adoption intention in Pakistan. The PLS-SEM, PLS model evaluation criterion and PLS model selection criterion were considered to determine the significance of path co-efficient, explanatory power, predictive power and more parsimonious model. Findings: The findings demonstrate that DTPB is the best model with the extension of functional barriers (FBs) and psychological barriers (PBs). It has more predictive relevance and explanatory power. The results show that farmers' attitude (ATT), based on the evaluation of three attributes (i.e. perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU) and compatibility (COMP)), is the strong predictor of farmers' BI to adopt IoT-P. In addition, self-efficacy (SEF) and facilitating conditions (FC) peer influence (PI) and superiors' influence (SPI) are required for adoption of IoT-P devices. Finally, FB and PB significantly and negatively influence the farmers' BI to adopt IoT-P. Originality/value: This research is the first to consider the two technology adoption models with the integration of IRT for explaining farmers' BI in the context of agriculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to test and validate a modified stimulus organism response (SOR) theory with a bi-dimensional attitude toward fake news sharing. This study examines the effect of various gratifications, i.e., hedonic, social, and utilitarian, with bi-dimensional attitudes and intentions toward sharing fake news. The moderating effect of social networking sites (SNS) dependency is also investigated to examine the attitude-intention gap. Data were collected from a sample of 327 social media users and further analyzed using PLS-SEM. The modified SOR theory described significant variance in fake news sharing intentions. Findings reveal that cognitive attitude is a strong predictor of sharing fake intentions than affective attitude. All gratifications factors except hedonic gratification have significant positive association with attitude which in turn influence the users' toward fake news sharing. Moreover, the findings also proved the moderating effect of SNS dependency. This study explains remarkable insights for researchers, practitioners, social media users, and social media platform providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The wireless use of radio frequency waves for data acquisition and transfer is known as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). RFID-based systems have been applied in various fields, including building construction and maintenance. This study aims to evaluate the RFID tools for realizing the sustainability of construction projects. The literature was reviewed to obtain secondary data, complemented by a quantitative method involving the administration of a questionnaire to 107 experts in Nigeria using a random sampling method. It was followed by data analysis using the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) approach. Finally, the structural equation modeling-artificial neural network model was applied to prioritize the major constructs. The EFA results demonstrated that RFID deployment areas may be divided into two main categories: hardware and system. The results affirmed the effectiveness of the system tools for RFID implementation in the building industry. Additionally, the hybrid model revealed that system and hardware predictors rank first and second in the RFID implementation areas. The outcomes of this study are important to understanding tools and methodologies related to the fuzziness of RFID for prospective workforces. Furthermore, it is envisaged that the identified RFID tools would enhance the sustainability of building projects. This study lays the foundation for the enhancement of decision-making in building projects. Although these studies have been confined to Nigeria, the findings apply to other developing countries, especially those with similar construction processes and operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]