Poverty is a multidimensional problem influenced by economic, social, and cultural factors. In Indonesia, particularly in East Java, differences in the characteristics of cultural regions, such as Mataraman and Pandalungan, contribute to poverty levels. However, studies integrating a spatial approach to understanding poverty patterns in these two regions are still limited. This study aims to analyze the determinants of poverty by considering spatial effects and key economic, social, and personal factors, such as economic growth (GRDP), education, the open unemployment rate (TPT), and health (life expectancy (AHH)). This study uses a quantitative approach with spatial panel regression analysis based on data from 25 districts or cities in East Java during the period 2004–2023. The regression models used include the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) and spatial regression approaches, such as the Spatial Autoregressive Model (SAR), the Spatial Error Model (SEM), and the Spatial Durbin Model (SDM). The results show that the Spatial Autoregressive Model with FEM (SAR-FEM) is the best approach in explaining variations in poverty between regions. The main findings indicate that economic growth and education have a significant negative impact on poverty, while the unemployment rate has a positive impact. However, life expectancy does not show a significant relationship. Furthermore, spatial dependency tests confirm the existence of a clustering pattern in poverty. These results emphasize the importance of a spatially based approach in poverty alleviation policies and the development of integrated and contextual development strategies.

This research study aims to find out the relationship between Acculturation and Ethno-cultural identity among the working-class people in Saudi Arabia. The study examines and tries to understand the impact of culture and involvement of ethnocultural identity. Data were collected using convenient sampling from 128 employed expatriates from Saudi Arabia through an online survey questionnaire. The questionnaire had two sub-categories, such as mainstream and heritage. The findings will have multiple practical implications, as the study has explored the relationship between acculturation and ethnocultural identity. The data was collected using a convenient sampling method from 128 working-class expatriates in different sectors of Saudi Arabia. A hypothesis was set to find out the significance of the relationship among respondents. Correlation, regression, and ANOVA tests were used to analyze the data. The implications of the research and scope for future research were are also explained thoroughly in this study. The study found a significant moderate positive relationship between acculturation and ethnocultural identity.

This research focuses on the moderating effect of culture on the relationships between KMS and other variables affecting KMS in the service industry. The effects of a number of variables on KMS were examined via analysis and hypothesis testing. These variables included culture; people; process; strategy; and technology. The results show that culture and people have a substantial impact on KMS's performance, emphasizing the need of cultivating a supportive company culture and empowering employees. Furthermore, strategy and technology were shown to be critical in allowing effective knowledge management practices in the service industry. The research also investigates the moderating impacts of culture on these linkages, demonstrating that culture modulates the impact of process, technology, and strategy on KMS. However, it was shown that the interplay between culture and people did not substantially alter the link between people and KMS. These results provide useful insights for firms looking to improve their knowledge management methods, underlining the need to take culture into account and aligning it with strategic goals and technology solutions. While the study adds to our understanding of knowledge management in the service industry, further research is needed to investigate other elements and situations. Overall, this research has practical significance for firms looking to enhance their knowledge management activities and overall organizational performance.

This research aimed to analyze and explain the role of the Pela Gandong culture in Maluku in improving the performance of hospital nurses in Maluku, Indonesia, through the mediation of personality and work commitment. This research used a survey method with a quantitative approach. The study was conducted at general hospitals in Maluku, Indonesia by involving 189 respondents and the analytical tool used was SEM-PLS. The results showed that the Pela Gandong culture influenced personality and work commitment but had no effect on employee performance. Meanwhile, personality and work commitment had an effect on employee performance. Thus, both personality and work commitment mediated the effect of the Pela Gandong culture on employee performance. Interestingly, the Pela Gandong culture had no effect on employee performance. However, through the mediation of personality and work commitment, the Pela Gandong culture could affect employee performance.

This study investigates the influence of technological innovation, sustainability culture, and top management support on project management performance in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector. Employing a cross-sectional quantitative research design, data was collected from 293 employees using a convenience sampling technique. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software was utilized for data analysis to examine the proposed relationships between the constructs. The findings indicate that technological innovation has a significant positive effect on both sustainability culture and top management support. Furthermore, both sustainability culture and top management support were found to positively influence project management performance. The results underscore the critical role of technological advancements in fostering a culture of sustainability and obtaining strong leadership support, which in turn contributes to enhanced project outcomes. This study offers important insights for the manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia, particularly as it aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 objectives, aiming to diversify its economy through innovation, sustainability, and enhanced project performance.

The significance of project scheduling and sequencing has increased considerably in recent years, driven by the rising customer demand for highly personalized solutions. Companies have to consider multiple criteria while executing multiple projects simultaneously to meet the customer demands. Therefore, this study focuses on the multi-objective multi-project scheduling and sequencing problem (MP-SSP). A simulation-based mathematical model is developed and integrated with a multi-objective genetic algorithm. The objectives of this model are to minimize the project execution cost, project completion time and project lateness simultaneously while maximizing the resource utilization in the stochastic environment. Goal attainment programming is introduced in the simulation integrated multi-objective genetic algorithm (SIHMO-GA) to increase the effectiveness of the algorithm. Further, response surface methodology (RSM) has been used to find the optimum parameters of the proposed SIHMO-GA. The effectiveness of the proposed SIHMO-GA is evaluated through a real-world case study by comparing it with simulation-optimization approaches, namely the multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) and goal attainment programming. Gap analysis indicates that the SIHMO-GA provides best trade off values of the above-mentioned conflicting objectives under a stochastic environment. This study supports practical scheduling and sequencing of multiple projects in a stochastic environment by generating solutions that maximize profit, enhance resource utilization, and ensure customer satisfaction through timely project delivery.

The current study aimed to shed light on the influence of quality 4.0 including Data, Analytics, Connectivity, Collaboration, App Development, Scalability, Management Systems, Compliance, Culture, Leadership, and Competency in supporting organizational efforts of digital transformation among Jordanian telecommunication organizations. A quantitative approach was adopted to achieve the previously mentioned aim. An online questionnaire was filled out by a convenient sample of 141 quality managers and employees within Jordanian telecommunication organizations: namely Zain, Umniah, and Orange. SPSS was used to screen and analyze primary data and AMOS version 23 was used to test the study hypotheses. The results of the study accepted the main hypothesis which indicated that quality 4.0 increases organizations seeking to accomplish digital transformation due to its ability to present better chances for the organization to develop and adhere to quality standards. The study recommended supporting organizational IT infrastructure to make a good environment for quality 4.0 adoption.

Government construction projects are vital to the economic development of developing countries. However, although most of these projects suffer from abandonment, little evidence exists concerning the causes that account for this setback. This paper investigates the causes of government construction project abandonment in Ghana. We used a sequential data collection approach, in-depth semi-structured interviews, and questionnaire surveys to solicit the views of project management practitioners, contractors, and clients associated with Ghana government construction project implementation. Using factor analysis and structural equation modelling, we find that Ghanaian government construction project abandonment is influenced by five sets of causes: political leadership, culture, external forces, resources (including funding) and administrative/institutional bottlenecks. Three of these sets of causes – political leadership, cultural and external forces, are the primary causes, while resources (including funding) and administrative/institutional causes are secondary causes.

Social media is remarkably growing and shaping not only the lives of individuals but also the business domain by creating new paradigms of business. This study examines the interplay among some selected predicting organizational variables and the use of what are called Social Media Business Models (SMBMs). Furthermore, the study investigates the mediating role of e-readiness on the relationships among these organizational factors and the use of SMBMs. The study is a quantitative, descriptive and analytical study. Using a self-administered survey, primary data were collected from 150 employees from the Jordanian SMEs. Smart PLS 3 software was employed to validate the proposed study model using a Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings confirmed that compatibility, innovativeness, cultural and management support, and e-readiness have a statistically significant direct impact on the use of SMBMs. Finally, the study confirms that e-readiness mediates the relationship between compatibility and innovativeness as predicting variables and the use of SMBMs.

This paper investigates how customs officials perceive the implementation of e-customs will influence business performance in Vietnam, a developing country with a lower technological environment. A survey of customs officials was conducted, and data were analyzed by structural equation modelling. The outcomes discover two significant enablers related to relative advantages and the new exploring factor Culture while Finance & Human Resources and Legislation as the inhibitors. Additionally, the study also emphasized that e-customs implementation had a positive influence on firm performance in Vietnam. In addition, the study provides different viewpoints of cultural dimensions in case study of applying e-customs in Vietnam in comparison with previous studies. Culture with attributions related to uncertain acceptance and individualism encourage innovation in other literature reviews, however, the study indicates uncertainty avoidance and collectivism as Vietnam also promotes e-customs deployment. Vietnam with high power distance and short-term orientation became old themes. This emerging country switched to low distance and long-term orientation in terms of e-customs innovation. In contrast to previous studies related to constraints from technology in emerging economies, technological factors are not an obstacle for Vietnam. Furthermore, previous literature reviews inflected legislation and regulations of government as one of the limitations that should be examined in further and this research carried-out this investigation in one of emerging economies. The results of the paper support policy makers who can have essential solutions to enhance e-customs implementation as well as enterprises’ managers set-up strategy to adapt with the modernization environment.