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The effects of COVID-19 on businesses including employers, employees and countries at large

The Covid 19 pandemic started as a public health crisis but quickly became an economic crisis. Most governments since the start of the pandemic aimed to minimize infection and hospitalization by using lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on in person gatherings However such restrictions lead to severe economic consequences on the operation of businesses and […]

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Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Patients

Occupation Therapy (OT) is an effective rehabilitation method post-surgery as and when indicated, especially in the case of orthopaedic patients; as it facilitates functional independence and enhanced quality of life following the surgical procedure, be it arthroplasty, or auto-Orto graft or repair of the fracture. A holistic approach is used for occupational therapy focusing on

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Mapping the Transformation of the Digital Customer Experience into Knowledge-Based Competitive Advantage through the Data-Driven Digital Business Model

It serves to rigorously examine the relationship between Digital Customer Experience (DCX) investment and its effect on competitive advantage, data-driven decision making as well as data privacy issues in organizations of Middle East. The study used a quantitative methodology by surveying 70 business professionals across various industries to understand how these variables interact with the

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AN ANALYSIS OF TRAINING NEEDS FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYEE CAREER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN AN ORGANISATION: AN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

This research aims to establish the factors that determine the career mobility of engineering management employees in Malaysia, particularly Training and Development Programs, Competency-Based Performance Management, Career Development Opportunities, Employee Engagement and Motivation, and Talent Management Practices. Based on a descriptive research approach, questionnaires were administered to 195 respondents and Data collected were analysed using

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The Impact of Western Brand Image on Consumer Experience in the Luxury Fashion Industry: A Comparative Study between European and Asian Markets

This study explores the impact of Western luxury brand image on consumer experiences in European and Asian markets, providing a comprehensive analysis of how cultural differences shape luxury consumption behavior across these two regions. Western luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci have long been synonymous with prestige, heritage, and exclusivity, yet the

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Proposed Framework for Investigating Motivating Factors Influencing Dietary Supplement Purchase Intentions: The Mediating Role of Attitude

The global dietary supplements market is expanding rapidly, driven by consumer interest in health and wellness. Despite this growth, little empirical research has been conducted on consumer purchase behavior within the Malaysian context. This study integrates Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivational

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Understanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and How it’s Changing the Global Financial Landscape

ABSTRACT The world has for a long time adopted a financial system where risk control is placed in the care of central authorities or intermediaries. People who invest in the current financial system relinquish their assets to intermediaries such as a bank, stock exchanges, mutual fund companies, insurance companies, and brokers. Many problems have arisen

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Is E-learning Becoming More Prevalent in Myanmar?

The benefit of technology has paved the path for higher education innovation. Universities in the developing world are also attempting to integrate e-learning into their traditional education system due to its low cost, infinite time, and location. E-learning, as a new paradigm, transforms higher educationfrom an instructor-centered to a learner-centered model, and it improves teaching

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Perceptions Of Teachers on Integrating IBPYP and STEAM in IBPYP schools in Riyadh

The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibility of implementing STEAM education in the Riyadh schools that is already implemented in the IB PYP program. This research also points out a theoretical synergy between STEAM’s interdisciplinary, project-based engagement and IB PYP’s transdisciplinary design. However, the problem of a lack of resources, inadequate professional

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Career Development in multicultural working environments and the impact on local societies

Career development related to human behaviours and actions can be improved through continuous training and lifelong learning (Johnston et al, 2009). The importance of investing on issues related to ‘cultural differences’ and ‘ethical behaviours’ in order to create ‘change’ and ‘innovation’, have improved multicultural working environments, as well as the overall satisfaction of each employee

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