Accounting & Information Systems: Recent submissions
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Genes, Culture, and Voluntary Audits
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Book chapter)National differences in the demand for voluntary external audits have been linked to multiple factors, such as differences in a country’s rate of growth, access to external credit, and institutional quality. Audits, however, ... -
The double-edged sword of social media usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: demographical and cultural analyses
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: This exploratory research aims to (1) investigate the bright and dark sides of social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) explore the impact of demographic factors on social media usage; and (3) assess the ... -
Hofstede’s cultural dimensions in technology acceptance models: a meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)This paper employs a quantitative meta-analysis to investigate the direct, moderating, and mediating role of cultural dimensions in technology acceptance models. A comprehensive literature review of hypothesized relationships ... -
An empirical investigation on acceptance of mobile payment system services in Jordan: extending UTAUT2 model with security and privacy
( Inderscience Publishers , 2023 , Article)Several developed and developing countries have launched a mobile payment system service, which is known in Jordan as Jordan Mobile Payment (JoMoPay) system to overcome the drawbacks of traditional payment system. The ... -
Sustainability reporting indicators used by oil and gas companies in GCC countries: IPIECA guidance approach
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)The purpose of this article is to assess the quality of the sustainability reporting indicators used by oil and gas companies (OGCs) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This study utilizes the International Petroleum ... -
A Survey on harnessing the Applications of Mobile Computing in Healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged almost every walk of life but it triggered many challenges for the healthcare system, globally. Different cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of things (IoT), machine learning, Virtual ... -
Cyber Security against Intrusion Detection Using Ensemble-Based Approaches
( Hindawi , 2023 , Article)The attacks of cyber are rapidly increasing due to advanced techniques applied by hackers. Furthermore, cyber security is demanding day by day, as cybercriminals are performing cyberattacks in this digital world. So, ... -
Adaptive architecture and principles for securing the iot systems
( Springer , 2021 , Book chapter)There is an increasing interest in IoT-enabled smart digital systems. However, it is important to address their security concerns. This paper aims to address this need and proposes an adaptive architecture driven approach ... -
Examining the directors' remuneration reports : The case of Thomas Cook
( Routledge , 2022 , Book chapter)Following the collapse of the Thomas Cook Group (TCG) in 2019, this chapter aims to explore the governance role of its Remuneration Committee (RC) in determining the level and composition of Executive Remuneration (ER), ... -
Changes in governance of corporate risks : Evidence from British Petroleum's response to the Deepwater Horizon Incident through narrative reporting
( Routledge , 2022 , Book chapter)This chapter explores how British Petroleum (BP) responded to the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) incident by articulating how BP actors changed how corporate risks are governed. Drawing on the Institutional Logics Perspective ... -
A framework for Effective Communication and Delivering Online Courses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
( Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) , 2020 , Conference Paper)The COVID-19 pandemic has enforced higher education institutions across the globe to move from traditional face-to-face learning to online education. It has been proven that higher education institutions that were well ... -
The Status of Wearables in Actualizing Personalized Medicine for Diabec Paents in Qatar
( Mary Ann Liebert, Inc , 2019 , Conference Proceedings)While wearables extend the geography of care and increase patients' self-awareness and motivation to adopt healthy life-styles, a field study in the State of Qatar reveals several barri-ers that constrain the successful ... -
Utilizing Facebook by the Arab World Governments: The Communication Success Factor
( IGI Global , 2017 , Article Review)This study explored the importance of social media as a communication channel, and the reasons that lead governments to adopt such channel in their communication. Twelve Arab governments out of all twenty-two Arab countries ... -
Demographic factors as determinants of e-government adoption
( IGI Global , 2020 , Book chapter)E-government services are important aspects of today's wellbeing of citizens. The adoption of technology is explored utilizing many theories and predictors. The theory of reasoned action (TRA) proposes that perceived ... -
Blogs as an Effective Social Media Tool in Education
( Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) , 2019 , Conference Proceedings)Abstract: The growth of web 2.0 tools is increasingly influencing higher education. Educators debate the effectiveness of social media tools in educational environment. Some empirical studies reported positive evidences ... -
The Effect of Performance Accountability Reporting on Public Trust for NPOS in Qatar
( Springer , 2022 , Conference Paper)Public trust is one of the main pillars in the continuous of Non-profit Organizations (NPOs). In order for an NPO to build public trust, they need to provide accountability. Thus, the study examines the performance ... -
The readability of narrative disclosures and earnings management : Empirical evidence from the GCC banking sector
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Book chapter)This chapter empirically examines the association between earnings management (EM) and the readability of the narrative disclosures (RNDs) of 61 listed banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries during the period ... -
Potentials, Challenges and Opportunities for Tourism Development in Qatar
( Qatar University , 2019 , Article)Qatar has experienced extraordinary development in its economic, social and environmental sectors, thus improving its worldwide ranking in several aspects. As per 2018 Statistics, Qatar ranked on the top of economies with ... -
An analysis of the barriers to the proliferation of M-commerce in Qatar: A relationship modeling approach
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2015 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify and develop a hierarchical model for the barriers affecting the growth of mobile commerce (M-commerce). Based on the model developed, the authors' objective is to identify ... -
A Grey-based approach for ERP vendor selection in small and medium enterprises in Qatar
( Inderscience Publishers , 2015 , Article)This paper aims to develop a multi-criteria decision model for the purpose of ERP vendor selection. To tackle the multi-criteria nature and the presence of both qualitative and quantitative factors, Grey-based model was ...
