Purpose Through social media technologies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can communicate information respond to competitors with minimal cost. The ability share access affect SMEs’ performance, but there is little research on the link between adoption their performance. purpose of this paper present a quantitative survey explore factors that influenced by SMEs in United Arab Emirates (UAE), its impact Design/methodology/approach study used multi-perspective framework combining...

The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine determinants e-commerce adoption among Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study tested eight hypotheses on affecting with empirical data from several survey instruments: an online questionnaire-based survey, mailed questionnaire collected in-person a sample 307 SMEs in Malaysia. findings show that within affected by perceived relative advantage, compatibility, managers/owner's knowledge expertise, management...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the key drivers of social media adoption intention by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach It uses a multi-perspective framework combining technological, organizational environmental elements affecting SMEs. Data were collected from random sample 1,700 SMEs operating in UAE. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used analyze data. Findings The results showed that technology construct had no significant...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore entrepreneurial intentions among Malaysia adult population through the cognitive approach model. Design/methodology/approach This based on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor nation-wide survey which includes questions about perceptions country's population. Findings Three kinds are identified: individual perceptions, opportunities and socio-cultural perceptions. Their effect tested along with some control variables. Practical implications result...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the determining factors entrepreneurial business startup in Saudi Arabia from an eclectic perspective. Design/methodology/approach Based on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data 2000 Arabian respondents, analyzes a multitude individual which are classified into four groups: financial resources; social legitimacy; personality; and competencies. Gender education moderating variables influencing relationship, whereas age control variable using...

Considerable research has been conducted on social media, yet the determinants of their adoption by organizations, especially small and medium‐size enterprises (SMEs), remain unclear. Previous studies have concentrated largely use media individuals or in large organizations. Based data from 144 SMEs United Arab Emirates, this analysis features a conceptual model that encompasses various technological, organizational, environmental factors may influence media. The results show terms...

Purpose This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a scale measuring artificial intelligence capabilities by using resource-based theory. It seeks examine impact these on organizational-level resources dynamic and organizational creativity, ultimately influencing overall performance government organizations. Design/methodology/approach The calibration was conducted combination qualitative quantitative analysis tools. A set 26 initial items formed in study. In study, self-reported data...

Vegetable oil was one of the main sources lubricating before discovery petroleum. Nowadays, due to vegetable oil's poor performance at high temperatures and oxidation, it has not been widely used in industrial sector. However, fatty acids contained oils may significantly reduce frictional coefficient. To optimize lubrication, can be mixed with mineral oil. In this paper, palm acid distillate (PFAD) properties were tested. Palm is major produced world, PFAD by-products refinery process. It...

Purpose This study aims to provide insights on the importance of reconfiguring new and existing enterprise resources in a heterogeneous manner. will lead improved efficiencies, strategies resource usage as such leading more synergetic innovative outcomes. highlights dynamic capabilities (DC) during process recombination (RR). It suggests that DC can be source competitive advantage, but effect is contingent RR enterprises. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from 349 faculty...

Purpose Higher educational institutions (HEIs) have become dynamic marketing labs to gain international prominence. Built on the capability theory and resource-based view, this study aims explore application of in HEIs United Arab Emirates. Specifically, analyzes relationships between capabilities, internal orientation (IMO) competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through an online survey from 349 faculty members across 35 universities, including eight public 27...

Abstract This study examines the ridesharing services in a developing economy, with aim of revealing factors influencing passengers’ satisfaction and loyalty. is important as industry growing at tremendous rate will ultimately attract many new players market. Offered abundant choices, consumers are exploring best that meet their satisfaction. As switching costs brand loyalty lower for on‐demand services, it pertinent to understand The findings this based on questionnaire survey 200...

In the past, wear at pad interface of disc brakes has rarely been accounted for in studies brake squeal using finite element method, and its effect on investigated largely through experimental methods. present paper, taking place this over time is simulated a modified rate formula. The surface topographies two new unworn pairs pads are measured. same tested under braking applications three durations. For each application, static contact pressure distribution measured pressure-indicating...

E-marketing technology adoption and use continues to vary, despite widespread acceptance of the Internet in corporate environments. This study aims explore role motivation e-marketing among firms. A survey was sent 1,700 managers Malaysia based on Federation Malaysian Manufactures (FMM) directory. The unit analysis Strategic Small Business Unit (SBU). results revealed that influences adoption. findings also support previous studies influence management firm's Our similar is an important...

Big data analytics has attracted significant scholarly attention over the past few years due to its critical role in directing organizational decision making. capabilities (BDAC) are increasingly being suggested be of great help providing competitive advantages firms across industrial settings. Although, prior research examined influence BDAC from a technological perspective; there is lack broader strategic perspective. Correspondingly, this study builds on dynamic view propose conceptual...

Due to the friction forces acting at rotor and pads interface, pressure distribution interface is asymmetric in a disc brake system of normal floatingtype caliper design. The asymmetry high unevenness cause uneven wear shorten life pads. It has been speculated that these undesirable features promote squeal. This paper investigates contact (interface) distributions piston-pad response several ideas simulated structural (geometric or material) modifications. These modifications are made on...

Brake wear particles resulting from friction between the brake pad and disc are common in system. In this work were analyzed based on size shape to investigate effects of speed load applied generation particles. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was used identify size, element compositions these Two types pads studied which non-asbestos organic semi metallic pads. Results showed that generatedvary significantly depending load, less speed. The...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the direct and indirect impact of competitive intelligence (CI) practices on sustainable competitiveness (SC) firm performance (FP) mediated by strategic design collaboration (SDC). Design/methodology/approach empirical study is based a survey 179 respondents comprising senior managers from pharmaceutical companies operating in Egypt across three sectors: public, private multinational corporations (MNCs). Findings The results show that CI has positive...

Abstract The changes in the humidity as well temperature difference between disc brake and surrounding air were identified main factors affecting corrosion built-up. It was important to study effect of on braking frictional characteristics. To do so, process first carried out two different brakes labelled type A B where both made from gray cast iron but by manufacturers. discs investigated using friction material P-1 P-2. Friction used for disc, while P-2 second disc. Corrosion exposed...