The Implementation of Smart Technologies for Business Success and Sustainability: During COVID-19 Crises in Developing Countries (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 216)

Industry 4.0 technologies identified as the main contributor to the digitalization era. New technology delivers optimal outputs by utilization of effective resource. Therefore, smart technologies that has inventive and creative objects became critical to enterprise; recent studies shows that its led enterprises business such as SMEs to considerable investments, which many organizations over the world attempt to use innovative technologies such as IoT and AI, these technologies have potential on sustainable business models. In addition to that, innovation usage in business models led to significant benefits towards sustainability concept in SMEs marketplace. Furthermore, Sustainability objectives refers to corporate sustainability term, which integrate enterprise operations with social, educational, environmental and economic benefits, as process of decision-making can impact during sustainability implications. This book focus on the implementation of smart technologies for growing business, the book includes research articles and expository papers on the applications of technology on Decision Making, Healthcare, Smart Universities, Advertising, E-marketing, Public Sector and Digital Government, FinTech, RegTech. Some researchers also discussed the role of smart technologies in the current COVID-19 pandemic, whether in the health sector, education, and others. On all of these, the researchers discussed the impact of smart technologies on decision-making in those vital sectors of the economy. Preface Contents E-Marketing, Advertisement, E-Commerce, and Business Success An Analytical Study of the Relationship Between Network Capability and e-Marketing to Achieve the Competitive Advantage of MSEs 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Discussions 3.1 Network Capability and Competitiveness MSEs 3.2 E-Marketing and Competitiveness MSEs 4 Conclusion and Recommendation References Applying Marketing Intelligence System in Improving Marketing Performance for Jordanian Corporations During COVID19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 Marketing Intelligence System 2.2 Dimensions of the Marketing Intelligence System 2.3 Marketing Performance 3 Research Hypotheses 4 Research Model 5 Methodology 5.1 The Study’s Population and Sample 5.2 Tool of the Study 5.3 Statistical Analysis 5.4 Validity and Reliability Tests 5.5 Collinearity Statistics Test 5.6 Hypothesis Testing 6 Conclusion References The Moderator Effect of COVID Pandemic on the Relationship Between Online Shopping Services and Online Consumer Purchasing Behavior. A Case of Jordan 1 Introduction 2 Research Problem 3 Research Objectives 4 Research Hypotheses 5 Literature Review 5.1 Expected Benefit 5.2 Risk Perception 5.3 Availability of Application 5.4 Usage Smoothness of Application 5.5 Trust and Safety 5.6 Services Quality 6 Online Shopping Services and Online Consumer Purchasing Behavior 7 Research Model 8 Methodology 8.1 Population and Sample Size 8.2 Research Instrument Reliability 9 Results and Discussion 10 Recommendations References E-Marketing and Customers’ Bank Loyalty Enhancement: Jordanians’ Perspectives 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Social Media as a Marketing Tool 2.2 E-Marketing 2.3 Customer Loyalty 2.4 Social Media Features 2.5 Word of Mouth 2.6 Informativeness 2.7 Technology Acceptance Model 3 Methods 3.1 Participants 3.2 Instrument of Measurement 4 Results 4.1 Relationships Between Customers’ Loyalty and E-Marketing with TAM 5 Discussions and Conclusion References The Effect of the Pharmaceutical Marketing Mix Elements During Corona Virus Pandemic on the Decision of the Prescription for Foreign-Made Drugs 1 Introduction 2 Procedural and Operational Definitions 3 Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development 4 Study Hypotheses 5 Study Methodology 5.1 Study Population and Sample 5.2 Study Tool and Description 5.3 Controlling Study Tool 5.4 Virtual Sincerity 5.5 The Sincerity of the Internal Construction 5.6 Study Tool Stability 6 Hypothesis Testing 6.1 The First Sub-hypothesis Test 6.2 The Second Sub-hypothesis Test 6.3 The Third Sub-hypothesis Test 6.4 Fourth Sub-hypothesis Test 6.5 Testing the Second Main Hypothesis 7 Results Discussion 8 Study Recommendations References The Impact of Choosing Distribution Channels Factors During the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Wholesaler’s Satisfaction 1 Introduction 2 Study Problem 3 Operational and Procedural Definitions 4 Theoretical Framework 5 Study Hypothesis 6 Study Methodology 7 Study Population 8 Study Tools 9 Adjusting the Study Tool 10 Test of the Hypothesis 11 Discussion 12 Recommendations References The Impact of Salesperson Skills on the Purchasing Decision in Electronics Showroom During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Zarqa City 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Hypotheses of Study 4 Research Methodology 4.1 Population and Sample 4.2 Questionnaires Design 5 Results 5.1 Reliability Test 5.2 Demographic Variables 5.3 Hypothesis Test 6 Conclusion References Artificial Intelligence, TechManagement, Women Entrepreneurship, and Social Implications FinTech Adoption in Jordan: Extending UTAUT2 with eWOM and COVID-19 Perceived Risk 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Theoretical Framework 2.1 FinTech in Jordan During COVID-19 Pandemic 2.2 COVID-19 Perceived Risk (Disease Risk) 2.3 eWOM 3 Materials and Method 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Assessing the Influences of Need of Achievement and Confidence on the Women-Owned-Micro Enterprises’ Success in Malaysia 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Women Entrepreneur and Success 2.2 The Context 2.3 Need of Achievement 3 Methodology 4 Finding 4.1 Demographics 4.2 Results of Measurement Model 5 Discussion and Conclusion References Critical Success Factors of Outsourced Public Practice Accountants as Business Advisors Among SMEs in Malaysia 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Public Practice Accountant as Business Advisors 2.2 Factors of Outsourcing PPA as Business Advisors by SMEs 3 Methodology 4 Results and Analysis 4.1 Respondent Profile 4.2 Reliability Analysis (Cronbach Alpha) 4.3 Descriptive Analysis 5 Discussion 6 Conclusion References The Impact of Economic Climate and R&D Transfer on Entrepreneurship Capacity During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Economic Climate 2.2 R&D Transfer and Economic Climate 2.3 Economic Climate and Capacity for Entrepreneurship 2.4 R&D Transfer and Capacity for Entrepreneurship 3 Method 3.1 Approach 3.2 Data Collection 4 Findings and Discussion 5 Conclusion and Recommendations 6 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research References The Response of Islamic Banks Face the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Role of Financial Technology 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Islamic Finance COVID-19 Crisis 3.1 Islamic Finance Tools Used in Covid19 Crisis Period: 3.2 The Role of Islamic FinTech During the Covid19 Period: 4 Conclusion References Factors Affecting the Adoption of Social Media Among Jordanian SMEs Based on UTAUT Mode 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and (UTAUT) 3 Methodology 4 Finding 4.1 Reliability Analysis 4.2 Correlation Analysis 4.3 Regressions 5 Discussion and Theoretical Contribution 6 Conclusion References The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Innovative Performance in Jordanian SMEs During the Covid-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Innovative Performance (IP) 2.2 Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) 2.3 Entrepreneurial Orientation and Innovative Performance 2.4 Model of Study 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Population and Sampling of the Study 3.2 Measurements 4 Results 4.1 Data Analysis 4.2 Reliability Test 4.3 Hypotheses Test 5 Discussion 6 Conclusions References The Role of Information Technology to Fight the Covid-19 Pandemic (Jordan is a Model) 1 Introduction 2 Related Works 2.1 Jordanian IT Solutions 3 Methods 3.1 The Research Questions 3.2 Study Design 3.3 Data Collection 3.4 Data Analysis 4 Results 4.1 Demographic Variables 4.2 The Role of Information Technology to Combat Covid-19 5 Discussions 6 Conclusion References Capitals Investment Decision of Malaysian Family Business: From Traditional into Neoliberal Business Entity 1 Introduction 2 Cultural Theorisations of Capital 3 Extended Case Method 4 Data Analysis and Findings 4.1 Chronologies of Neoliberalising the Families into Business Entities 4.2 Collection of Capitals 4.3 The Conflict of Neoliberalising Family Business 5 Implication and Conclusion References The Effect of Top Management Support and Support Supplier Development on Green Supply Chain Management in the Construction Jordanian 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) 2.2 Antecedent of GSCM 3 Theoretical Framework 4 Research Methodology 5 Findings 5.1 Descriptive Analysis 5.2 Reliability 5.3 Result Confirmatory Factor Analyses 5.4 Correlation Analysis 5.5 Multiple Regressions on Top Management and Support Supplier Development Factors that Influence on GSCM Dimensions 6 Discussions 7 Conclusion and Limitations References Evaluation of Using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview Mode of Data Collection in the Time of COVID–19 Pandemic—Palestine Case 1 Introduction 2 Data Quality of CATI-Based Surveys 2.1 Data Assessment 2.2 Data Measurement 3 Sample Frame of CATI-Based Household Surveys 3.1 Methodology 3.2 Associated Limitations 4 Conclusion and Recommendations References Driving Innovative, Sustainability, and Creative Practices Impact of Innovation and Government Support on the Business Performance of SMEs in Oman 1 Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Significance of the Study 1.3 Objectives of the Study 2 Literature Review and Hypothesis Development 2.1 Innovation and Business Performance 2.2 Government Support and Business Performance 2.3 Innovation, Government Support and Business Performance 3 Research Methodology 4 Government Support for SMEs in Oman 4.1 Financial Support 4.2 Technical, Marketing and Legal Support 4.3 Supporting SMEs During Covid-19 Pandemic 5 Discussion and Conclusion References Digitalization and Success of Peruvian Micro-Enterprises in the Retail 4.0 Sector 1 Introduction 1.1 Organizational and Operational Agility 1.2 Customer Experience 1.3 The Potential of Retail 4.0 1.4 Technologies Supporting Retail 4.0 2 Methodology 3 Results 3.1 Regression Analysis 3.2 Factor Analysis 3.3 Interview Findings 4 Conclusion References Exploring the Dimensionality of Psychological Contract in Islamic Perspective: Empirical Analysis of Indonesian Employees 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Psychological Contract 2.2 Islamic Psychological Contract (IPC) 3 The Islamic Worldview 3.1 The Principle of Ghariza (Basic Instinct) 3.2 The Maqasid (Objectives) of Sharia 4 Research Methodology 4.1 Sampling Procedure 4.2 Sample Characteristics 5 The Dimensionality of Islamic Psychological Contract (IPC) 6 Discussion 7 Conclusion and Recommendation References Introducing e-Disclosure (via XBRL) in Jordan, the Benefits, Cost and Level of Actual Compliance 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement and Research Questions 3 Nature and Evolution of XBRL 4 Benefits and Cost of XBRL 5 Cost of Applying XBRL Reporting 6 Amman Stock Exchange Adoption of XBRL 7 Theoretical Background on Timing of Annual Reports 8 Hypotheses Development 9 Past Studies 10 Research Methodology 11 Results 12 Conclusion References Digital Audit During Covid-19 in Jordanian Audit Firms a Study of the Reality and Outlook the Future 1 General Framework 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Research Problem 2 Theoretical Framework 3 Literature Review 4 Research Methodology 4.1 Research Hypotheses 4.2 Data Collection Resources 4.3 Research Population and Sample 5 Analysis of the Research Questionnaire’s Answers 5.1 The Availability of Digital Audit Requirements During Covid-19 5.2 The Effect of Applying Digital Audit on the Auditor’s Personal Qualities 5.3 Testing the Validity and Reliability of the Intrument 6 Hypotheses Test Results 7 Conclusions and Recommendations 7.1 Conclusions 7.2 Recommendations References The Role of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for Achieving Sustainability Reporting 1 Introduction 2 Previous Research 3 Practical Framework 3.1 First: The Economic Axis 3.2 Second: The Environmental Axis 3.3 Third: Social Focus 3.4 Fourth: General Disclosures 4 Conclusions References An Empirical Study of Governance Challenges: Lesson Learnt from Australian Islamic Charitable Institution 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Governance Challenges in Australian Islamic Charitable Institutions 2.2 Contingency Theory in Corporate Governance 3 Methodology and Research Design 4 Findings and Discussion 4.1 Theme 1: Unclear Job Description 4.2 Theme 2: The Absence of Member Requirement 4.3 Theme 3: Insufficient Human Resources 5 Conclusion and Recommendation References Islamic Sukuk and Its Role in Economic Recovery and Growth Post-Covid 1 Introduction 2 Hypothesis 3 Method 4 Objectives 5 Obtaining Data 5.1 Literature Review 6 Overview on Sukuk Development 7 Sukuk Issuances, Different Preferences 8 An Analysis to Correlative Conjunctions of Sukuk and Economic Growth 9 Sukuk, Practical Cases and Role Models of Success 10 Sukuk Post-Covid, Direct and Indirect Possible Impact on Economic Recovery and Growth 11 Conclusion and Findings References Sukuk Investment in Islamic Banks: Risk and Solutions 1 Introduction 1.1 Research Problem 1.2 Research Objective 1.3 Research Importance 1.4 Research Design 2 Literature Review and Theoretical Framework 2.1 Literature Review 2.2 Theoretical Framework 3 Risks of Islamic Banks Investing in Sukuk and Its Sources 3.1 Real Asset Market Risk 3.2 Money Market Risk 4 Mechanisms for Managing the Risks of Islamic Banks’ Investment in Sukuk 4.1 Steps to Manage the Risks of Islamic Banks Investing in Sukuk 4.2 Mechanisms for Managing the Risks of Islamic Banks’ Investment in Sukuk 5 Conclusions and Recommendations of the Study 5.1 Conclusions of the study 5.2 Recommendations of the study References Pro-environmental Behaviour Impacts on the Willingness to Pay for Bio-based Sustainable Food Packaging 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Research Instrument 2.2 Data Collection 2.3 Tobit Regression Model Specification 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Number of Children 3.2 Age 3.3 Income Level 3.4 Psychological Constructs: NEP 4 Conclusion References Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Activity and Corporate Controversies in South Africa: The Interacting Role of a Skillful Board 1 Introduction 2 Hypotheses Development 3 Research Design 3.1 Data and Sample Construction 3.2 Variable Design and Measurement 3.3 Regression Model and Specification 4 Empirical Results 4.1 Multivariate Analyses 5 Conclusion and Implications References Modern Social Media, Public Relations, and Its Effects on Society and Business The Influence of Visual Risk Communication on Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Investigation of Twitter Platform 1 Introduction 2 Covid-19 Visual Risk Communication in Saudi Arabia 3 Covid-19 Vaccination Process in Saudi Arabia 4 Dramaturgical Perspectives 5 Lasswell’s Communication Model 6 Social Capital and Covid-19 Pandemic 7 Saudi Monarchy Presence in Virtual Space 7.1 Content Analysis of King Salman Tweets 7.2 Leadership Exposed via Shades of Dark Emotions 8 The Outcome 9 Discussion 10 Conclusion References Management of Arab Media Organizations in Artificial Intelligence Era 1 Introduction 2 Research Method 2.1 The Research Problem 2.2 The Research Objectives 2.3 The Research Questions 2.4 The Research Type 2.5 Methodology 2.6 Data Collection Procedures 2.7 Research Sample 2.8 The Research Terminology 3 Literature Review 4 Results 4.1 Expert Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Techniques 4.2 The Effects that Experts Expect on the Arab Media (Table 2—Effects of Artificial Intelligence) 4.3 The Effects that Experts Expect on Media Professionals in Arab Media Institutions 4.4 The Expected Effects of Artificial Intelligence Techniques on Arab Media Institutions 4.5 Arab Media Institutions Readiness for the Age of Artificial Intelligence from the Point of View of Experts 5 Recommendations References The Role of the Voice of the Kingdom (Sawt Al-Mamlaka) Program in Spreading Awareness of the Corona Virus According to Students in the Faculty of Media at Zarqa University 1 Introduction 2 Previous Studies 3 Theory Used in the Study 4 Study Problem and Questions 5 Study Objectives 6 Procedural Definitions 7 Study Methodology 7.1 Quality of the Method Used in the Study 7.2 Study Population 7.3 Validation Procedures 7.4 Study Variables 8 Study Results 9 Recommendations References Artificial Intelligence and the Challenges of New Journalistic Formats 1 Introduction 2 Good and Compelling News Story 3 Conclusions References Levels of Psychological Stress and Social Isolation Among Palestinian Media Professionals Working in Palestinian Media Institutions During Covid-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Statement of the Problem and Questions 3 Method and Procedure 4 Study Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion 6 Recommendations References Managing the Sale of Agricultural Land in Ukraine: Opportunities and Challenges References The Effectiveness of the Public Relations Department of the Palestinian Police in Raising Public Awareness of Cyber Blackmailing During the Covid-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Study Tool 3 Theoretical Framework 3.1 Cognitive Effects 3.2 Affective Effects 3.3 Behavioral Effects 4 Result Analysis and Discussion 5 Hypothesis Testing 6 Results 7 Recommendations References Facebook Posts for Academic and Non-academic Events: Higher Education Institutions in Abu Dhabi 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Social Media Content in Higher Education 2.2 Social Media Format and Reactions in Higher Education 3 Methodology 4 Results 5 Conclusion References The Effect of Employer Branding Through Social Media on Employee Engagement and Employer Attractiveness: A Case Study Research 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Employer Branding 2.2 Employer Branding and Social Media 2.3 Employee Engagement 2.4 Employer Attractiveness 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Presentation of the Case Study 3.2 Data Collection 3.3 Data Analysis 4 Research Findings 4.1 Brand Awareness Through Social Media 4.2 Impact of Employer Branding on Employee Engagement 4.3 Reconciliation Between Internal and External Employer Brand 4.4 Employer Branding and Employer Attractiveness 5 Discussion and Conclusion References The Persuasive Effects of a Beauty Influencer of an Iconic Local Skincare Brand in Indonesia 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Persuasion 2.2 Meaning Transfer 2.3 Influencers’ Credibility 2.4 Influencer/Product Congruence 2.5 The Relationship of Attitude Toward the Advertisement and Attitude Toward the Brand 2.6 Attitude Toward the Brand and Purchase Decision 2.7 Mediation Effect of Attitude Toward the Advertisement on Influencers’ Credibility and Attitude Toward the Brand 2.8 Mediation Effect of Attitude Toward the Advertisement on Influencer/Product Congruence and Attitude Toward the Brand 2.9 The Mediating Effect of Attitude Toward the Brand on the Attitude Toward the Advertisement and Purchase Decision Relationship 3 Research Model 4 Research Method 5 Result and Discussion References Electronic Word of Mouth (E_WOM) Adoption via Social Media and Its Impact on Online Shoppers’ Purchasing Intention During Corona Pandemic. A Case of Jordan 1 Introduction 2 Research Problem and Questions 3 Research Hypotheses 3.1 Research Model 4 Literature Review 4.1 E_Word of Mouth Quantity 4.2 Credibility 4.3 Source Expertise 4.4 Source Trustworthiness 4.5 E_Word of Mouth and Online Shopping 5 Methodology 5.1 Research Population 5.2 Research Sample 6 Results and Discussion 7 Recommendations References The Degree of Dependence of Jordanian University Youth on Social Media During the Covid (19) Corona Pandemic: A Field Study 1 Introduction 2 Research Problem 3 Research Questions 4 Theoretical Framework of the Study 5 Previous Studies 6 Research Findings 7 The Most Important Results 8 Recommendations References Conceptual Fundamentals of Providing Long-Term Economic Growth as a Factor of Economic Security of Ukraine 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Research Methodology 4 Results 5 Conclusion References The Impact of Trade Openness on Economic Growth: The Case of Ukraine 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Empirical Result and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Covid-19 and Misinformation Prevalence: A Content Analysis of Fake News Stories Spread in Jordan 1 Introduction 2 Who Makes Fake News During the Pandemic? 3 COVID-19 and Fake News on Social Media 4 Method 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Education Management, Technology, Smart Universities, and COVID-19 Impact Digital Education Technologies and Their Impact on the Quality of Education in Light of the Covid 19 Pandemic of Philadelphia University at Jordan 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Significance of the Study 4 Objectives of the Study 5 Hypotheses of the Study 6 Population and Sample 7 Data Collection 8 Variables 9 Validity and Reliability 10 Characteristics of the Sample 11 Results and Discussion 12 Test the Hypothesis 13 Conclusion 14 Limitations of the Study 15 Recommendations 16 Future Studies References Online Academic Cheating in the Twenty-First Century 1 Introduction: Online Education 1.1 Current Developments in Online Education 1.2 Definitions of Cheating 1.3 Types of E-Cheating 1.4 Examination Cheating 1.5 Plagiarism 1.6 Using Unauthorized Information in the Completion of an Assignment 1.7 Submitting as One’s Own Work Materials Prepared by Another Person 1.8 Knowingly Assisting Another Student in Obtaining Answers to Questions 1.9 Purchase of Academic Work 1.10 Collusion 2 Preventive Strategies to Deter Cheating Online 2.1 Student’s Handbook 2.2 Conducting Relevant Workshops 2.3 Counseling 2.4 Software to Detect Plagiarism 2.5 Verbal Warnings 2.6 Strict Writing Guidelines 2.7 Guiding Students in Doing Proper Citations 2.8 A Well-Designed Course 2.9 Learning Approach by Tutor 2.10 Online Proctoring 2.11 Define Cheating and Encourage Honesty 2.12 Time Limits 2.13 Question Banks 2.14 Appropriate Design and Value of the Test 3 Conclusion References Distance Learning to Ensure Educational Sustainability in the Era of COVID-19 in Kingdom of Bahrain 1 Introduction 2 Education in the 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Analysis 9 Population and Sample Size 10 Hypotheses 11 Results 11.1 Results of the First Sub-question 11.2 Results of the Second Sub-question 11.3 Results of the Third Sub-question 11.4 Results of the Forth Sub-question 12 Testing Hypotheses 13 Conclusion 14 Recommendation References Evaluating the Students’ Attitude Toward the Use of Moodle Mobile Application at Zarqa University in the COVID-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Research Framework 4 Research Methodology 4.1 Sampling 4.2 Analyze Data 5 Discussion and Conclusion References The Effectiveness of Digital Communication in the Education System in Jordan in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Problem of the Study 3 Significance of the Study 4 Terms of the Study 5 Methodology of the Study 6 Validity of the Scale 7 Results and Discussion 8 Recommendations References Dimensions of National Education Policy in Ukraine 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Faculty’s Satisfaction Degree of Distance Training on Using Blogs in Teaching During the Pandemic 1 Introduction 1.1 Statement of the Problem 1.2 Study Questions 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 The Importance of the Study 1.5 Study Limits 1.6 The Study Terminology 2 Previous Studies 3 Philosophy of Using Blogs in Teaching and Learning 4 Study Methodology 4.1 Study Community and Sample 4.2 Study Tool 4.3 Statistical Processing Methods 5 Results and Discussion 5.1 Main Question 5.2 Second Question; “What is the Degree of Satisfaction of the Members of the (IAU) with the Outputs and Content of the Distance Training on the Use of Blogs in Education?” 5.3 The Results of the Answer to the Third Question; Which States: “What is the Degree of Satisfaction of the Members of the (IAU) with the Performance of the Trainer (the Event Presenter) Remotely on the Use of Blogs in Education?” 5.4 The Results of the Answer to the Fourth Question; Which States: “Are There Any Statistically Significant Differences in the Degree of Satisfaction of IAU Members with Training in Favor of One of the Two Areas (Training Outputs and Content, Trainer)?” 6 Summary of Results References COVID-19—Reality and Challenge’s in The Northern Governorates of Palestine 1 Introduction 2 The Study Problem 3 Study Questions 4 Hypotheses of the Study 5 Background 5.1 The Palestinian Reality with Covid-19 6 Methods 6.1 Study Community 6.2 Study Sample 6.3 Study Tools 6.4 Validity of the Tool 6.5 Reliability of the Tool 6.6 The Interview Tool 7 Results of the Study 8 General Results of the Interviews 9 Recommendations List of Sources and References The Effectiveness Degree of Distance Learning at Zarqa University in Light of Corona Pandemic from Faculty Members’ and Students’ Point of View 1 Introduction 2 Study Questions 3 Study Objective 4 Importance of Study 5 Theoretical Literature 6 Research Methodology 7 Study Sample 8 Study Tools 9 Validity of the Study Tools 10 Validation of Tool’s Construct 11 Stability of Study Tools 12 Presentation and Discussion of Results and Recommendations 13 Recommendations References The Extent of Meeting Global E-Learning Standards in Jordanian Universities from the Perspective of Faculty Members 1 Introduction 2 Statement of the Problem 3 The study’s Questions 4 Significance of the Study 5 Definition of Terms 6 Methodology and Procedures 6.1 Methodology and Procedures 6.2 The Study’s Methodology 6.3 Population 6.4 Sample 6.5 Instrument 6.6 Validity 6.7 Reliability of Instrument 6.8 Procedures 6.9 Variables 6.10 Statistical Processing 7 Results and Discussion 7.1 Results Related to Question One: 7.2 Results Related to the Second Question 8 Recommendations References Impact of Coronavirus on People’s Life, Education and Socio-economic Implications—A Review 1 Introduction 2 Socio-economic Impacts of Historical Outbreaks 3 Global Economy 3.1 Macro-economic Impact 3.2 Microeconomic Effects: Consumer Behavior 4 Learning Impacts 4.1 Last Learning 4.2 Tasks in Teaching and Learn 5 Impact of COVID-19 in UAE Nations 6 Conclusion References Sustainable Finance, Innovation, and Business Uncertain Situations The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Internal Auditing in the Financial Sector 1 Introduction 2 Review of Related Literature 3 Basics of Blockchain Technology and Internal Audit 3.1 Definition of Blockchain Technology 3.2 Characteristics of Blockchain Technology 3.3 The Relationship Between Blockchain Technology and Internal Audit 4 Blockchain Technology Drove the Role of IAF Changed 5 Continuous Auditing with Blockchain Smart Contract 6 Conclusion References Cyberphysicality: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Studying the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its Implications on Business, Communication and Learning 1 Introduction 2 Pandemics as Catalysts for Technological and Social Change 2.1 The Black Death 2.2 Covid-19 3 Technology as an Agent of Global Social, Economic and Political Change 3.1 First Industrial Revolution: The Steam Age 3.2 The Second Industrial Revolution: The Electric Age 3.3 The Third Industrial Revolution: The Digital Age 3.4 The Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Cyberphysical Age 4 Technological Overview 4.1 Relevant Technologies 4.2 Cyberphysical Convergence 5 Toward a Framework for Social Science Research 5.1 Philosophical Positions 5.2 Technology as Multifaceted Subject 5.3 Approaches to the Study of Technology 6 Conclusion References Do Service Quality and Satisfaction Affect the Intention of Using Application-Based Land Transportation? A Study on Generation YZ in Jakarta 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Hypothesis Development 3 Methods 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Ownership Structure and the Quality of Corporate Social Responsibilities Disclosures in Malaysian Companies 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review and Hypothesis Development 2.1 CSR and CSR Disclosure 2.2 Managerial Ownership 2.3 Government Ownership 2.4 Foreign Ownership 2.5 Malay Ownership 3 Research Methodology and Sample Selection 3.1 The Dependent variable–the Quality of CSRD 3.2 The Independent Variables 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Are Intrapreneurs the Right Innovation Champions in Organisations? 1 Introduction 2 Research Questions and Objectives 3 Literature Review 3.1 What is Intrapreneurship? 3.2 Characteristics of Intrapreneurs/Corporate Entrepreneurs that Make Innovation Possible 3.3 The Concept of Innovation 3.4 Benefits of Innovation in Corporate Organisation 3.5 Innovation Barriers 3.6 Data Collection Method and Sample 4 Results 4.1 The Reasons Provided for Innovation in the Mining Sector 4.2 Types of Innovation 4.3 Existing Barriers to Innovation 4.4 Understanding the Concept of an Intrapreneur 4.5 Intrapreneurship Spectrum 4.6 The Characteristic of an Intrapreneur 5 Discussion 5.1 Types of Innovation 5.2 Technological Innovation 5.3 Process Innovation 5.4 Barriers to Innovation 5.5 Intrapreneurship 5.6 Qualities/Chracteristics of an Intrapreneur 6 Study Limitations 6.1 Meso-Organisational Level 6.2 Micro-Individual Level 6.3 Macro-External Level 7 Implications for Future Research and Conclusion References The Role of Open Innovation in New Product Development and Its Effect on Firm Performance During an Economic Crisis: A Case Study COVID-19 Vaccine 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Literature Review 3.1 The Role of Open Innovation in New Product Development 3.2 Collaboration as a Part of Open Innovation 3.3 Technology as a Part of Open Innovation 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Impact of the Change in the Elements of Cash Flows on the Capital Structure of Pharmaceutical Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange in the Shade of the Covid-19 (Analytical Study) 1 Introduction 2 Previous Studies 3 Study Methodology 3.1 Hypotheses 3.2 Sources of Data Collection 3.3 Study Population and Sample 3.4 Study Variables 3.5 Statistical Methods of the Research 3.6 Empirical Estimation Method 3.7 Empirical Results and Analyses 4 Summary of the Study Results 5 Study Conclusions and Recommendations 5.1 Conclusions 5.2 Study Recommendations References